Creating an announcement
Creating announcements in ClarityLoop is a simple way to celebrate achievements, milestones, and value-driven behaviors. Announcements help build a positive team culture by giving visibility to impactful work.
How to create an announcement
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Open the announcement panel:
- Go to Org > Announcements or use the "Announce" button from the sidebar.
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Fill in the announcement details:
- Summary: A brief, attention-grabbing title. (e.g., "Great work on the product launch!")
- Mention individuals (optional): Select team members to highlight their contributions.
- Details: Provide context about the achievement or event.
- Supporting material (optional): Attach relevant links, documents, or images.
- Link to a value (optional): Tag a company value to reinforce cultural principles.
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Publish the announcement:
- Click Announce to share the announcement with the entire workspace.
How announcements are shared
- Org > Announcements: Announcements are displayed here for everyone in the organization.
- Email notifications: All team members receive an email with the announcement details.
Best practices for effective announcements
- Keep the summary clear and concise: Make it easy to understand at a glance.
- Add meaningful context: Help others appreciate the achievement by providing key details.
- Tag relevant values: Reinforce behaviors that align with company culture.
Example:
- Summary: "Shout-out to the Data Engineering Team!"
- Details: "The team delivered the new analytics pipeline two weeks early, improving query performance by 40%. This reflects our value of 'Relentless Improvement'."
- Tagged value: "Relentless Improvement"
FAQs
Who can create an announcement?
Anyone in the workspace can create an announcement.
Can announcements be edited?
Yes. Workspace owners can edit announcements after they are published.
How do notifications work?
An email notification is sent to all team members once an announcement is published.
How do claps work?
Any team member can clap to celebrate an announcement. There are no limits on claps.
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