11 Best Tips for Microsoft Teams
Cut noise, move faster, and keep context with these battle-tested practices
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- Use channel naming conventions. Example: team-home, delivery, design, ops.
- Thread your replies. Keep channels readable and searchable.
- Tune notifications. Follow important channels; mute the rest.
- Pin key channels and chats. Your daily workspace, one click away.
- Master search filters. Use From:, In:, Has: to find anything fast.
- Keyboard shortcuts. Ctrl/Cmd+E to search, Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+F for files.
- Use tags for cohorts. @Frontend, @Leadership for fast targeting.
- Standardize tabs. Add Planner, Files, and Notes to each channel.
- Adopt async updates. Pre-reads and standups reduce live time.
- Keep a decisions log. One pinned page beats hunting through threads.
- Automate rituals. Use Scrumrobo to prompt, summarize, and follow up.
Scrumrobo + Teams: Less Meeting, More Progress
- Async standups posted to #delivery with blocker highlights
- Retro action items auto-reminded to owners in DM
- Sprint summaries posted after review with next-step links
Work Smarter in Microsoft Teams
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