Slack ’s

slack is not a watercooler replacement...

slack is not IRC...

slack is none of these...

So Why Do We Care?

Who can relate to this?

Creates a Quiet Zone

The Dreaded Quiet ZoneEliminates ad-hoc conversation.

Sound is a distraction.

Everyone works differently.

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The Dreaded Quiet ZoneMusic

Soundproofing

Ad-hoc seating

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The Dreaded Quiet Zone

Email

ASYNC / VIRTUAL SYNC / PHYSICALADHOC

IM

Spectrum of Media

CollabSpace

ConfRoom

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Enter Slack...

Rob’s car gets stolen. Car is recovered. Rob posts to Slack.

Rob’s car gets stolen. Car is recovered. Rob posts to Slack.

Henry quickly responds.

The first attempts.

then it piles on.

there he is.

Like any good meme, it has staying power.

Slack is not the only option.

Nor the only medium...

5x5: DM SlackThe Medium is the Message

Enables humor

Enables remote working

A place for cultureSF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014

Email IM

Spectrum of Media

Slack CollabSpace

ConfRoom

5x5: DM Slack

ASYNC / VIRTUAL SYNC / PHYSICALADHOC

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Non-project related: 17.4% of total

SF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014