Module 04 / Channel Judgment
Slack vs Email: When to Use What
Learn when a message belongs in chat and when it deserves a more formal email.
Simulator scenario
Communication channel selection
You need to decide the right communication channel based on urgency, detail, and formality.
What to learn
Use Slack for quick questions, fast updates, and urgent clarification.
Use email for formal summaries, long details, approvals, and records.
Match the channel to the client's workflow.
Avoid burying urgent requests in long emails.
Client-ready framework
1Urgent and short usually means Slack.
2Detailed and formal usually means Email.
3Approvals need a clear record.
4Status pings should be easy to scan.
Example
Slack is best for: 'Can you confirm which logo file to use?' Email is best for: 'Here is the weekly report with completed tasks, notes, and next steps.'
Practice prompt
Choose Slack or Email for each scenario and explain why the channel fits.
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