TOOLS FOR TROUBLING TIMES
TOOLS FOR
TROUBLING TIMES
9Familiarizing
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yourself with all the new “essential” cyber
technology seems anything but simple, right? We know rushing
to move operations online is a hassle and that you’re already
more than overwhelmed. To help you on your way, we’ve put
together a quick list of reputable digital tools that will help you
to navigate these troubling times as a remote business leader.
Getting acquainted with a select few that work well for your
company is critical. Think of these digital services as an
additional set of limbs, enabling you to maintain control in a
physically disjointed workplace.
It is often difficult to tell the difference between quality
software and clean copy. Rest assured that we’ve used all of
these tried-and-true tools ourselves, and we want to help make
them work for you.
VIDEO CONFERENCING - ZOOM
Zoom is a multifunctional
video conferencing software
that enables “face-to-face”
collaboration and instruction through its online interface. The
service is jam packed with optional, interactive features designed
to keep users engaged in larger groups.
The company is addressing security concerns as the number of
Zoomers continues to grow. The most secure iteration, Zoom
5.0, was made generally available April 27, 2020, and provides
maximum digital security for all users. The software is free to
use for one-on-one meetings. Meetings of three or more are
allowed 40 free Zoom minutes per day.
Zoom provides the ideal alternative for team and client
meetings. It is also valuable for hosting webinars, which many
businesses are utilizing as an alternative income stream during
this time.
We’ve been using Zoom every day to host huddles and client
meetings. The setup process was quick and the feedback has been
excellent so far.
VIRTUAL COLLABORATION - SLACK & BASECAMP
Although collaborating online feels uncomfortable at first,
we’ve uncovered some not-so-secret weapons to help you get
the most out of your digital engagements.
Designed to replace internal
emails, Slack is a segregated
instant messaging hub for
ongoing team communication.
The system uses dedicated channels to keep team members
organized and focused on the task at hand. The instant
messaging interface makes it possible to have collaborative
discussions in real time and without the mess of multiple email
threads.
Basecamp is similar to
Slack in that it segregates
communications into
categories, but the Basecamp interface is more interactive.
Managerial accounts are able to review activity details for
all teams and departments with ease. Individual employees
and other team members are limited to those departments,
assignments, and schedules that are applicable to them.
Features such as automatic check-ins and collaborative task
lists make Basecamp most effective for managing multiple
teams or departments digitally.
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