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Tired of wasting time searching for answers in endless Slack threads? Shared knowledge can transform how teams work, especially for remote businesses. Here's why it matters and how to get started:
To set up a Slack knowledge base:
Want to work smarter? Start with free tools like Question Base to keep your team focused and efficient.
Teams can quickly find accurate information, helping them make decisions faster and with greater confidence.
"Since we started using Question Base we don't spend any time looking up our procedures in a support manual... Now, QB finds the relevant answers in a few seconds, and if not we can easily add a new answer that will be used the next time." – Maria Jensen, UX Lead & Scrum Master at Ticketbutler
Shared knowledge doesn’t just save time; it also leads to smarter, more informed solutions.
In Slack channels, shared knowledge allows teams to build on past solutions. This reduces repetitive work and encourages fresh ideas.
Sharing knowledge effectively changes the way remote teams collaborate. When information is easily accessible, teams can:
One major advantage is cutting down on repetitive questions that slow teams down. Aleksandar Ginovski, Head of Product at Enhancv, highlighted this shift:
"Before Question Base, we've been seeing repetitive questions all around our Slack channels." – Aleksandar Ginovski, Head of Product at Enhancv
The next step? Set up your Slack knowledge base to unlock these advantages.
Streamline your Slack workspace by organizing channels, linking existing documentation, and using AI tools to save time and improve decision-making.
Keep Slack tidy by creating dedicated channels for specific departments, projects, or topics. This ensures that information doesn’t get lost in endless conversations. For example:
Use threads within these channels to group discussions by topic, making it easier to follow conversations and find information later.
Integrate Slack with platforms like Notion, Google Docs, and Confluence to centralize your documentation. Tools like Question Base let you search across these platforms without leaving Slack.
"Question Base helps teams make use of their current documentation, wikis, FAQs and help centers. It offers AI search across tools in your Slack so when an employee asks a question, the AI finds the right answer from Google Docs, Notion, Confluence, Dropbox, Freshdesk. New integrations are added all the time."
This integration ensures your team can quickly access the information they need, no matter where it’s stored.
Here’s how to get started:
Once your Slack workspace is organized, you can take it a step further by adding AI tools to streamline how knowledge is captured and retrieved. These tools can enhance your setup and make managing information far easier.
Slack conversations often include important decisions or insights. Tools like Question Base can automatically save these details as they come up in chats, making them easy to find later.
"Question Base detects knowledge as you share it in chat. It lets you save it and use it later."
Save time by automating your FAQ management. AI tools can pull common questions and answers directly from Slack conversations and keep your FAQ content updated. Monica Limanto, CEO at Petsy, highlights the time-saving benefits and simple setup.
No need to switch between apps to find what you need. AI tools let you search all your connected platforms - like Notion, Google Docs, Confluence, and more - directly from Slack. This eliminates wasted time and keeps your team focused.
"Since we started using QB we haven't used our Google support docs. And if I go on vacation or sick leave, I feel comfortable that QB will just take over." - Linn Stokke, Online Events & Marketing Specialist @ Ticketbutler
Supported integrations include Notion, Google Docs, Confluence, Dropbox, Freshdesk, and HubSpot. With unified search, teams spend less time digging through files and more time collaborating effectively.
Incorporating these AI tools into your workspace is just the start. Building consistent team habits around these features will ensure your knowledge base remains up-to-date and useful.
Once your AI-powered knowledge base is set up, it's important to establish team habits that keep it active and useful. The next step is to create a consistent process for adding and updating information.
The secret to good documentation is simplicity. Tools like Question Base can automatically save important insights, freeing your team from the hassle of manual note-taking and letting them focus on their tasks.
Consistency makes everything easier to find. Use a basic template with fields like title, summary, steps, and tags. Save this template in your shared documents, and ensure new entries are linked in Slack for quick access.
To maintain an accurate and useful knowledge base:
With these practices in place, your team will document and update knowledge seamlessly. Next, let’s look at how manual and AI-powered knowledge management stack up.
Once your Slack knowledge base is set up, it's worth comparing manual and AI-driven approaches to figure out what works best for your team.
Managing knowledge manually means constantly updating and documenting information - a process that often leads to outdated or incomplete resources. On the other hand, AI-powered tools handle tasks like capturing information, updating FAQs, and enabling cross-platform searches. This automation helps teams access answers within seconds. With Slack-integrated AI tools, your team can focus less on documentation and more on making quick, informed decisions.
AI tools integrated with Slack make finding answers fast and effortless, almost like adding a new team member.
"It's like having an extra person answering questions in Slack." – Willem Bens, Manager of Sales North EMEA at DoIT International
Here’s how small teams can benefit:
AI tools in Slack help teams find and use information quickly, making decision-making easier. These tools allow small businesses to speed up processes, keep important knowledge organized, and cut down on repetitive tasks.
Here’s how AI-driven knowledge management can help:
Try the free Question Base plan in Slack today and transform every conversation into a resource for your team.
