10 Best Communication Tools For More Engaged & Effective Team Conversations

Do you really need a communication tool? We can all communicate easily enough when we’re sat next to each other in the office, but what if we’re working with remote teams, working asynchronously or in different timezones?

Projects often go off the rails because of simple misunderstandings — because conversations that should happen, don’t happen. So communication tools can help facilitate conversations that help us solve the challenge we all face of making sure everyone is on the same page.

Let’s be real, leading (or being a part of) a successful team is a demanding task, it’s important to be able to quickly and easily have discussions to provide clarification and direction. Having the right info is crucial, of course, but having it at the right time is ideal, and these tools are here to help you get things done, through clear and timely team communication.

Today, so many communication apps are inexpensive (or free) — it’s a no-brainer for agencies, studios and startups who need to coordinate the efforts of fast-paced projects performed by distributed teams. In fact, many young companies rely heavily on work communication apps until they’re ready to scale and upgrade to more comprehensive project management software.

Here, we evaluate tools designed specifically for online communication at work. You’ll find out how to choose the right tool to elevate your team’s communication to the next level.

What Are Team Communication Tools? (And How Can They Help You)

Communication tools are apps that act as a virtual, online meeting room for team members. They help your team have conversations, exchange vital project data, update others with progress, share files, and create work collaboratively.

If you are in the project managing game even for just a day, you know the important role that good communication plays in a team. Some of the more robust project management software tools out there already includes functionality for team communication, but here, we’re exploring the best in class tools specialized in communication. Nowadays, being online and connected with every team member is not a luxury, but a standard — and a good one at that.

Read the full article here to find out which are the best communication tools to increase your team efficiency.

Originally published at www.thedigitalprojectmanager.com on November 12, 2018.