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Slack, Zoom, and other apps go offline sometimes—make sure you have a plan

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Date Published
Author
Justin Pot
Word Count
1,131
Company Posts That Month
37
Language
English
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No
Summary

Remote teams can feel disrupted when their primary team chat app or video conferencing tool goes down, but having a backup plan in place can minimize the impact. Having a virtual gathering place, such as a second team chat app, Discord server, or document, can provide an alternative location for team members to coordinate and communicate during an outage. Additionally, using alternative channels like email, phone numbers, or informal networks can help reach everyone and keep people informed. Having a backup tool for meetings, such as a video conferencing app, can also ensure that important discussions continue uninterrupted. In some cases, taking the opportunity to focus on work without interruptions can be a viable solution.

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