A high-performance team is first and foremost an organised team. And the basis of organisation is first and foremost task planning. Setting objectives, defining tasks, coordinating actions... these are all essential steps in bringing projects to fruition. Another essential element of good organisation is good communication. Or rather the right communication tools. Especially when you and your team are teleworking. But how do you choose the right collaborative working tools for your needs?
3 criteria to take into account
The degree of complexity of the tool
Before making your choice, it's a good idea to assess the level of competence of the people who will be using the tool.
For example: if the tool is only available in English, make sure that all those who use it have a good command of the language.
The functions available
Ask yourself about your needs and those of the team.
For example: Do you need to organise regular videoconferences, brainstorming sessions or face-to-face meetings? If so, the tool should include a video module so that you can also take notes and share your screen to make it easier for everyone to understand.
The number of employees required to use the tool
Avoid choosing a formula that is too small: you may not be able to add collaborators who were not initially included in the project.
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3 communication tools
Slack, the easy-to-learn messaging tool
- Pleasant, easy-to-use French interface
- Organised into channels for messaging and exchanging documents
- Channels that can be interconnected for communication between several teams or with external collaborators
- Also enables meetings and planning
- Suitable for small and very large companies
Teams: a comprehensive tool
"For videoconferencing, but not only".
Best known for its videoconferencing capability, Microsoft Teams also includes screen sharing, messaging and document sharing tools. Closely linked to Microsoft 365, Teams enables employees to work simultaneously on the same office document. It can be used to organise schedules and involve several teams in a single project. A rich, comprehensive tool in French.
Miro, the shared whiteboard
"Atypical but effective
Each user can detail their ideas during meetings, whether face-to-face or remote. You can write, use images, share your screen or files and, of course, share your comments to enrich or broaden the discussion.
"A tool that facilitates meetings, particularly brainstorming sessions, and strengthens team cohesion.
Project management: choosing between simple and effective tools
Trello, to simplify workflow management
"Inspired by the Agile Kanban method
"Intuitive
3 main themes:
1/ Tables for allocating tasks between the different teams involved in a project
2/ Lists defining tasks and deadlines for completion
3/ List-integrated cards with task descriptions and comments from employees
Acollab, a clear and detailed interface
Acollab is a French online platform that lets you create an unlimited number of collaborative spaces for each team or project.
Easily accessible, regardless of employees' level of knowledge
Wrike, adapted to large teams
- Customisation
- Ready-to-use templates for an easy start
- Precise job descriptions covering the terminology specific to each field of activity
- Precise monitoring of tasks, even on cross-functional projects
