Here are a few examples of how you could announce Dewdropz to your team
So you are ready to shout it from the mountain tops...or at the very least to send out an email. The right start to something is often an important step in the adoption of an initiative. You can announce it in Teams, an email, a company newsletter, your all-hands meeting....it's up to you. We have put together a few examples based on what has worked for others but feel free to customise it as you see fit, it's important that the voice and tone of the messaging connects with your company culture.
If you want to keep it really casual, you can send out a Message inside of Microsoft Teams on its own or in addition to sending out an email. When it comes to messaging inside of Microsoft Teams, it's best to keep this simple.
Here's a few examples
Teams Message 1:
"Here's something you might want to know: Have you been missing those casual chats that happen at work? We've installed a new app called Dewdropz to help us with this and help us connect better with teammates. You will receive an email that explains more soon."
Teams Message 2:
"Announcement: We're about to start a new initiative. We know how important it is to connect with one another but sometimes it's hard to do that and everything else on your plate. So we've added something simple that lets you choose how to participate. It's an app called Dewdropz that helps us make time to connect with each other and build more meaningful connections at work. It's also a way to have a much needed break form the day to day work activities. Join the [insert Team name] to get started and we will send out a mail soon that explains more soon."
Teams Message 3:
📢 Hey there! Exciting news! Introducing Dewdropz, our new initiative for virtual coffee chats ☕️ . Join the [insert Team name] to get started. Get ready to meet your amazing colleagues, share insights, and build connections. Let's build the workplace culture we want to have together! 🚀 #Dewdropz #VirtualCoffeeChats 🤝👋
Notes on Emojis: These can be great but it's best to keep it to just a few. Never swop out looking "fun" for legibility. It should be easy to understand without having to interpret what the emoji means: (🙏 are these hands praying or giving a high 5??)
These could be incorporated in an email:
Example 1: A less informal type of approach
Subject: Get to know each other over coffee!
Hi Team,
We're rolling out a new initiative using a tool called Dewdropz to help each other stay in touch, and we'd love for you to participate! Some of you may already be familiar with Dewdropz, but for those who are not, this email should help explain it further.
What is it? It's a Microsoft Teams app that helps us connect with one another. It does through a few ways. One will be to pair you up with a teammate (weekly/every 2nd week) to have a coffee chat. It's up to you when and where you meet based on what works for you.