Organize your Slack channels by "How Often", not "What"
8 hours ago
- #Slack
- #Time Management
- #Productivity
- Changed Slack channel sections to sort by urgency or frequency of reading, leading to better responsiveness and less stress.
- Introduced a framework based on the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize channels by urgency and importance.
- Highlighted the flexibility of the framework, allowing adjustments as project priorities and social activities change.
- Identified misprioritized channels as a source of burnout and emphasized the importance of correct categorization.
- Shared personal examples of channel categorization, illustrating the practical application of the framework.
- Critiqued the default 'what' categorization in Slack as less useful compared to the 'how often' approach.
- Encouraged users to trust their gut instinct when categorizing channels and adjust as needed.
- Reported personal success with the 'how often' method, maintaining Inbox Zero in Slack daily.