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Learn how to manage projects in Slack Pause animation Play animation Take on tasks and to-dos, together A list in Slack is collaboration at its finest. Anyone assigned to a task, following a project, or just checking in can get the context they need to take action and stay aligned. Pause animation Play animation Collect, automate and triage requests Workflows work in lists, too. You can automate routine tasks, connect your apps, and make lists your new home for managing work in Slack. See how workflows can work for you "Our team can now track and collaborate on tasks, and organize information that can be shared across teams — all in one space." Jörg Baldzer Principal IT Engineer, FREENOW Lists work for all kinds of teams across all kinds of organizations Build lists to track whatever needs to get done and make sure nothing slips through the cracks — all without leaving Slack. Sales Align account teams by mapping out deal strategies and prepping for customer calls Customer Service Quickly swarm and resolve incidents with a standardized response process Marketing Track deliverables and assign owners as you plan and launch campaigns IT improve response time by collecting, prioritizing and managing inbound requests Sales Align account teams by mapping out deal strategies and prepping for customer calls Customer Service Quickly swarm and resolve incidents with a standardized response process Marketing Track deliverables and assign owners as you plan and launch campaigns IT improve response time by collecting, prioritizing and managing inbound requests There's a lot to love about lists Link may open in new tab Blog Turn conversations into work with Slack lists Read More Link may open in new tab Webinar Manage projects and tasks where work already happens Read More Link may open in new tab Solutions Get projects to the finish line faster Read More Link may open in new tab Blog Turn conversations into work with Slack lists Read More Link may open in new tab Webinar Manage projects and tasks where work already happens Read More Link may open in new tab Solutions Get projects to the finish line faster Read More Frequently Asked Questions Is Slack lists a project management tool? Managing projects in lists is easy. Together, you and your keep team can keep track of deliverables, assign owners, stay on top of due dates, and collaborate on tasks. Manage your timelines and action items for customer deployments, employee onboarding, and product releases, and much more. Can I create a task list in Slack? Lists are perfect for managing all types of task lists – from personal to do’s, action items across a small team, or all deliverables across a cross-functional project team. Which Slack plans include lists? Lists is included in all paid Slack plans. Learn more  here . Can i share lists with external partners via Slack Connect? Yes! Sharing lists with your partners, customers, and clients through Slack Connect is a great way to collaboratively manage work across external teams. Does lists integrate with canvas? Yes, you can embed a list into a canvas. 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