Explain Quote by Stewart Butterfield
“We created materials to explain Slack to individuals - what it was for, how it worked, what you're supposed to do - but we also built resources for team administrators. We wanted to give them ammunition to help convince the team.”
About This Quote
Source Company: Slack internal documentation, 2015
Explaining Slack’s purpose and usage to users and providing admins with tools to promote adoption.
In simple terms: Explain Slack and give admins resources to persuade teams.
Key Takeaway
Provide clear guidance and persuasive materials.
Themes
communication
adoption
leadership
Mood
informative
professional
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- new employee orientation
- admin training sessions
Key Concepts
product onboarding
change management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can admins effectively demonstrate Slack’s value?
- What incentives motivate teams to adopt new tools?
A Different Perspective
Admins may lack authority to enforce usage without buy‑in.
