How we communicate
July 21, 2025 · View on GitHub
Communication is the oxygen of our spaceship. As a remote company, staying aligned, connected, and efficient depends on how we write, share, and react ✨
Here’s how we utilize our tools, along with some friendly reminders to ensure everything runs smoothly:
💬 Slack
Use it for:
- Urgent topics.
- Quick syncs.
- Real-time info.
- Anniversaries.
- Sharing knowledge.
- Team-wise news.
💡 Best practices
- Use threads to keep discussions focused.
- Set working hours in your profile.
- Add a status when away or unavailable.
- Schedule messages if others are outside working hours.
📋 Linear
Use it for:
- Task creation and tracking.
- Async updates.
- Project communication.
- Decision documentation.
- Weekly highlights.
- Schedule reporting.
💡 Best practices
- Check your inbox regularly.
- Act on pending items.
- Keep tasks updated to inform your team.
📧 Gmail
Use it for:
- HR requests.
- Document submissions.
- Formal communication.
- Contact with clients.
- Communication with providers.
- Coordination with partners.
💡 Best practices
- Check your inbox daily.
- Keep only actionable items in view.
- Schedule emails when sending outside work hours.
📆 Google Calendar
- Use it to organise your day and make your availability visible.
💡 Best practices
- Review your calendar daily.
- Don’t rely only on notifications.
- Keep it up to date.
- Set your working hours.
📢 Tips
- Prepare for meetings.
- Be on time 🕐
- Communicate clearly.
- Ask questions ❔
- Share progress proactively.
- Use Martian Coffee slots ☕
- Let others know your availability.
- Offer and ask for help.
- Celebrate wins 🚀
- Give constructive feedback.
- Recognise others' work 🙌