How to Use Slack for Project Management
Keep momentum by managing work where conversations already happen
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Channel Design
- #proj-home — goals, decisions, status summaries
- #proj-delivery — standups, progress, blocker threads
- #proj-design — reviews, files, Loom links
- #proj-stakeholders — curated updates, asks, decisions
Conventions That Scale
Threads-Only
Every update starts a thread; decisions summarized at top.
Tags & Prefixes
[DECISION], [RISK], [ASK] to speed scanning and search.
Weekly Digest
One summary post links to the top 5 threads and outcomes.
Pinned Toolkit
Backlog link, roadmap, decision log, and meeting notes.
Scrumrobo Automation
- Async standups with blocker escalation
- Retro templates and action reminders
- Sprint summaries posted to #proj-home
- Stakeholder pre-read prompts before reviews
Run Projects Where Your Team Works
Use Scrumrobo to bring structure, habits, and visibility to Slack.