| Field | Value |
| Purpose | Define which communication channel to use for what, and set response time expectations |
| Frequency | Ongoing � reference daily |
| Owner | Ami |
| Maintainer | Wina |
| Time Needed | 10 mins to read and understand |
| Status | Active � v2 (pending team review) |
Channel Guide
?? Email (Google Workspace � @regenesispod.com)
Use for:
- External communications with clients, partners, vendors
- Formal internal communications (policy changes, announcements)
- Document sharing that needs a paper trail
- Anything that may need to be referenced legally
Do NOT use for:
- Quick questions to colleagues
Response time: Within 24 hours (business days)
?? Telegram
Use for:
- Real-time team communication
- Alerts and notifications (system alerts, bot interactions)
- Quick file sharing within teams
- Department-specific discussions (in department groups)
- Company-wide announcements (in company group)
Do NOT use for:
- External client communications
- Formal decisions that need a paper trail (use ClickUp or email)
- Sensitive HR or financial information
Response time: Within 2 hours during business hours
?? WhatsApp
Use for:
- Quick informal messages to colleagues
- Client communications (where client prefers WhatsApp)
- Urgent matters outside business hours
- Sharing photos/videos from field work
Do NOT use for:
- Official company announcements
- Task assignments (use ClickUp)
- Sharing confidential documents
Response time: Within 4 hours
? ClickUp
Use for:
- Task assignments and tracking
- Project updates and status reporting
- Formal tracking of work items
- SOPs and process documentation
- Sprint planning and capacity management
Do NOT use for:
- Quick questions (use Telegram)
Response time: Check daily, update task status at least every 2 days
?? Google Meet
Use for:
- Scheduled meetings (see SOP 3: Meeting Standards)
- Client demos and presentations
- Team standups and all-hands
- Any discussion that needs face-to-face or screen sharing
Do NOT use for:
- Unscheduled calls without warning (message first on Telegram)
- Meetings without an agenda (see SOP 3)
Response Time Summary
| Channel | Expected Response Time |
| Email | Within 24 hours (business days) |
| Telegram | Within 2 hours (business hours) |
| WhatsApp | Within 4 hours |
| ClickUp | Check daily, update every 2 days |
| Google Meet | Join on time if accepted |
General Rules
- Don't duplicate messages across channels. Pick the right channel and use it.
- Tag people when you need their attention. Don't assume people will see your message.
- Keep Telegram groups on-topic. Use the correct group for the discussion.
- If it's urgent and no response in 30 mins on Telegram, call directly.
- Business hours are 9:00 AM � 6:00 PM WITA (unless otherwise agreed for your role).
- All official decisions must be documented in ClickUp or email � verbal/chat agreements are not binding.
Done When
- All team members have read and acknowledged this SOP
- Channel usage aligns with the guide above
- Response time expectations are consistently met
If Something Goes Wrong
| Problem | Solution |
| Message sent on wrong channel | Politely redirect: "This should go in \[correct channel\] � please repost there" |
| No response within expected time | Escalate: Telegram ? call ? manager notification |
| Sensitive info shared in public group | Delete immediately, notify Ami, review access permissions |
| Confusion about which channel to use | Re-read this SOP, ask Ami if still unclear |