Automated Weekly Coffee Chat Coordination via Mattermost and Google Calendar

Overview

This workflow streamlines the process of organizing weekly coffee chats among employees using Mattermost and Google Calendar. It automates group assignments, notifications, and scheduling, fostering team engagement with minimal manual effort.

Key Features

• Automated Scheduling: Triggers every Monday to initiate the workflow.
• Smart Grouping: Uses a function node to divide employees into chat groups.
• Mattermost Integration: Sends greetings, group announcements, and manages channel communications.
• Calendar Invites: Automatically creates and sends Google Calendar invites to participants.

Benefits

• Saves Time: Eliminates manual coordination, reducing administrative workload.
• Boosts Engagement: Encourages regular team interaction and relationship building.
• Consistency: Ensures coffee chats happen reliably each week.
• Seamless Integration: Connects Mattermost and Google Calendar for a unified experience.

Use Cases

• Remote teams seeking to enhance internal networking.
• HR departments aiming to improve employee engagement.
• Organizations wanting to automate recurring team-building activities.