Slack is where the OHT community lives and breathes. It’s our main comms platform and where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. We use it to chat, plan, share resources, and keep everything moving across the community. The more you use it, the more connected and supported you’ll feel.

Here’s how to use it like a pro:

👥 Invite people in

Want to bring someone into the Slack community? Lovely. Use this invite link to get them started:

👉 https://join.slack.com/t/one-healthtech/shared_invite/zt-mhu8nqw5-yEPXjQo4nF1NB3L91o9XOA

Just a heads up, you can’t link people directly to a specific Slack channel from outside. So once they’re in, let them know which channel to join.

📣 Your channels: public and private

Each community has two main Slack channels:

1. Public channel (#oht-your-community-name)

   This is where your community hangs out. It’s run by you and your volunteer crew. You can post updates, interesting articles, event links, discussion threads, polls or anything your community might find useful or fun. This is your main space to interact and build community.

2. Private channel (🔒core-team-your-community)

   This one’s just for your core planning team. Use it to coordinate, plan events, chat about logistics or ask questions. The OHT core team is also in here, so you can easily get advice, feedback or support. We really encourage you to use this space. It keeps your work visible, helps avoid duplicated efforts and makes it easier for us to help out when you need it.

✨ Make the most of Slack

Here are a few little things that can make a big difference:

• Set your notifications so you don’t miss key updates. Star your community channels so they’re easy to find.
• Reply in threads, not new posts to keep conversations tidy and easy to follow.
• Use emoji reactions to show support, enthusiasm or just that you’ve seen something. They’re tiny but mighty.
• Use the search bar to find past conversations, files or links. It’s a lifesaver when you’re trying to remember where that one brilliant idea went.
• Lurking is fine if you’re just settling in, but joining the chat is even better. A simple message or emoji goes a long way.
• Ask questions any time. There’s no such thing as a silly one. Use your core-team channel or the #oht-fellows channel to get support.