Integrate with Slack private Channels
- Framework
- Private Channels
- Sidebar was completely revamped
A new way for teams to interact and have every single interaction in the same place. Everything connects with underlying tools in the workspace stack and adds a layer of connectivity with Verve’s approach.
Other Improvements
- New Toolbar for creating Widgets and Sparks from Canvas
You can now toggle the Sidebar to gain more space in the room
Basic Conflict Resolution: resolve conflicts for mini-games, retros, and 1on1s event types
Other Improvements
- Whitelist email to new features, improved feature flags for internal teams
Simplified the way Sparks are presented in the configuration page to visualize what team is using it and what integrations are required
Other Improvements
- Added configuration summary including “next on” date and team audience
- Resolved Spark update notifications on Slack for Kudos and Icebreakers to specify team channel
- Resolved daily recurrence Spark issues on Icebreakers
- Added Help & Support button to Dashboard for users to report bugs and request new Sparks.
- Added link to the Changelog to Dashboard for UX.
BUG FIXES
- Resolved Spark update notifications on Slack for Kudos and Icebreakers to specify team channel
- Resolved daily recurrence Spark issues on Icebreakers
Other Improvements
- Launched customizable agendas collate structured input from teams in advance of each meeting via Slack. This feature helps leaders struggling to create structure around their meetings, and encourages team input.
- Users select from curated retrospective frameworks or create their own, Verve shares questions with their team 48 hours prior to the event, and collates team input for the team leader 2 hours prior to the event.
- Included timezone selection on Spark configuration pages to accommodate more user preferences.
- Updated configuration to include team members without Verve accounts on active Sparks (i.e., such individuals will now receive calendar invites despite not having an active Verve account).
- Created a ‘Add a new team’ dropdown option on Spark audience configuration, allowing users to create new teams on Spark page versus settings page to save time.
- Updated dropdown selections design to match UX.
IMPROVEMENTS
- Included timezone selection on Spark configuration pages to accommodate more user preferences.
- Updated configuration to include team members without Verve accounts on active Sparks (i.e., such individuals will now receive calendar invites despite not having an active Verve account).
- Created a ‘Add a new team’ dropdown option on Spark audience configuration, allowing users to create new teams on Spark page versus settings page to save time.
- Updated dropdown selections design to match UX.
Released Spark cards with a glimpse of each automation - detailing what to expect (i.e., example calendar invites and Slack messages) and how each Spark works.
Receive automated Slack alerts with a preview of your new Spark so you can rest assured Verve has it all handled.
- Launched a ‘Request a Spark’ button on the Sparks page. Found something missing that you'd really like to have? Just click the button and submit your request!
- We take our users' feedback seriously, and the ‘Request a Spark’ button gives us an even clearer picture of what you need and want from our product. So go ahead and try it out - we can't wait to hear what you have to say!
- Simplified Sparks page to improve UX (including CTA buttons and ‘Trending Sparks’ section).
- Included integration reminder to Spark set-up when required for configuration.
- Enhanced onboarding journey to improve UX and added pizzazz to make you feel like you're getting a VIP experience.
- Re-vamped Spark set-up page to improve UX.
- Launched automatic user Slack alerts when updates are made.
Our automations just got smarter - select ‘find the best time’ under preferences and Verve will optimise Spark timings based on your teams availability. Simple!
- Enable additional configurations for each Spark including:
- Interested in the impact of your new team Spark? Try our ‘Did you know’ hover tooltip that provides insights into the impact of each Spark on team engagement, productivity, and retention
- Updated Slack scopes to view and select a specific Slack channel to receive notifications when configuring a Spark
- Enabled alerts when a specific integration is required for a Spark (e.g., ‘This Spark requires a Google calendar connection - manage your integrations here’)
- Explore curated team habits - Sparks - in Verve lingo from successful top teams, including: team mini-games, kudos, and retro-meetings
- Turn these ideas into habits in minutes via Verve's workflow automations
- Customise your team Sparks by configuring components:
- Top Tip: Get tailored Spark recommendations based on you team priorities (incl. building camaraderie, fostering feedback) when you sign-up.
- Learn more about Verve Sparks with this guide >>
- Set-up a teams with your colleague to simplify your Spark audiences (e.g., ‘My Direct Reports’ or ‘Acme Product Leaders’)
- Add / remove team members as the team Admin
- View team members as a team member
- Invite colleagues to join Verve when you add a new team member
Lots going on behind the scenes — all stability & infrastructure upgrades today.
Thanks for bearing with us, and stay tuned for new stuff soon