Two tools doing the same job split the team in half. An inventory is taken, the official tool for each job is chosen, and the rest are retired on a plan; a tool left running comes back.
- One official tool is chosen per communication mode
- A retirement calendar and data migration plan are written
- Exceptions, where needed, are time-bound
- Shadow tool usage is measured
Working around topics
Communication is organized around topics rather than individuals. When a project's chat, files and meeting notes sit together, someone joining later can take over by reading the history.
- Channel structure follows topics, not org charts
- A new joiner can see the history
- Files live inside the conversation
- Archiving rules are defined at the start
Working with outside parties
Working with customers and suppliers needs different rules from internal communication. Guest access is time-bound, shared spaces stay separate, and they close when the work ends.
- Guest access is time-bound and reviewed
- External spaces are separated from internal ones
- Shared content is marked through classification
- Spaces are archived when a project closes
Adoption and measurement
The work does not end at deployment. Usage data is tracked per team; low usage usually signals a process mismatch rather than a training gap, and it is resolved by talking to that team.
- Usage is measured per team on a regular cycle
- Reasons for low usage are found by talking to the team
- Training follows what a role actually needs
- Return of retired tools is monitored