Everyone now a days has a cell phone, and most are capable of text messages.
Yes, IM is quicker and a more simplified way to communicate in the office, but for some companies not looking to spend the money for the development or software needed for inter-office IM, the cell phone idea may be the best way.
To be honest some people might not be keen on this idea, but hey it can be a solution to time delays. Some people think their cell phone is part of their personal lives, well isn't your job more important then your cell phone? Simply organize a meeting to establish who has cell phones, depending on the type of company and employees, then from there, have everyone exchange the appropriate numbers or e-mail address's. Some boss's may like to see the initiative taken to get the office on a faster, more reliable office setup.
Hey it worked for me in an old job where they say nay bob to the Inter-Office Im'ing. Probably didn't help, but sometimes its best to look outside the problem for short term or final solutions.
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To be honest some people might not be keen on this idea, but hey it can be a solution to time delays. Some people think their cell phone is part of their personal lives, well isn't your job more important then your cell phone? Simply organize a meeting to establish who has cell phones, depending on the type of company and employees, then from there, have everyone exchange the appropriate numbers or e-mail address's. Some boss's may like to see the initiative taken to get the office on a faster, more reliable office setup.
Hey it worked for me in an old job where they say nay bob to the Inter-Office Im'ing. Probably didn't help, but sometimes its best to look outside the problem for short term or final solutions.
Cheers
Ryan