Let’s face it: holiday scheduling is brutal. Year-end deadlines. Time zone gaps. Packed calendars. And now everyone’s planning their time off. Drowning in back-and-forth messages? Can’t get everyone in one (virtual) room? We hear you.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce a more personal way to message – with recorded audio, video, and screen sharing – that transforms how distributed teams collaborate by bringing the warmth of face-to-face meetings to asynchronous communication.
What does it do?
Simple: Send recorded audio, video, or screen-sharing content right alongside your chat messages.
Sometimes you need more than words to share your excitement or explain complex ideas, and bring that personal touch to every message. With this new capability, you can record and share:
- Video messages that add emotional context to your communication
- Audio recordings for detailed explanations or quick updates
- Screen recordings to walk through processes or provide feedback
When team members share recordings, you have the flexibility to play back, download, and save their video, audio, or screen sharing messages at your convenience to ensure no important details are missed.
How does it benefit you?
1) Improve communication clarity
Gone are the days of misinterpreted messages and unclear tone. A quick video or audio message can express in two minutes what might take fifteen minutes to type – and with much greater impact. They allow you to convey nuance, emotion, and context naturally. Take the time you need to think through and record thoughtfully crafted responses to maintain that personal touch.
2) No more schedule conflicts
“Can we reschedule?” “I’m double booked.” Sound familiar?
Now your team can share and respond to messages when it works for them – no more scheduling headaches, even with packed calendars. Watch video messages, listen to updates, and review screen recordings whenever you’re free. This bridges the gap between real-time conversations and static email exchanges, potentially speeding up project timelines and reducing misunderstandings.
4) Global collaboration made simple
Working with team members across five time zones? Now you can communicate complex ideas clearly without making someone join a 10 PM meeting (it happens!). Share detailed updates and brainstorm together while respecting everyone’s work-life balance.
How are teams using it?
- Project updates: Record weekly updates that bring your reports to life. Share progress, challenges, and wins in a quick video instead of lengthy text updates.
- Training & onboarding: Create step-by-step video tutorials that new team members can revisit anytime. Make onboarding more personal and effective with recorded walkthroughs.
- Creative collaboration: Walk through designs with screen sharing and voice explanations. Record your brainstorming ideas for others to build upon later.
- Remote team building: Share personal updates and fun facts through short video messages. Keep the team connected, no matter where everyone works.
- Knowledge sharing: Let subject matter experts record quick, informative videos on specific, complex topics. Build a library of knowledge that teams can reference anytime.
- Complex ideas: Breaking down a new framework? Share your screen or audio and talk through the concepts, letting teammates follow your thought process clearly.
Conclusion
Great teamwork happens when everyone can contribute their best ideas, regardless of where or when they work. Video, voice, and screen recordings make it possible for your team to share detailed updates, explain complex concepts, and stay connected – all while respecting everyone’s time and schedule. Available in both mobile and desktop. Learn how to get started here.
Originally published Nov 12, 2024
