Using Slack for Scrum
De facto standard for workplace communication — most PMs will use Slack daily, and it appears constantly in job descriptions. When combined with Scrum, this makes Slack a strong candidate for teams who want a structured, repeatable workflow without sacrificing flexibility. Scrum works best in Slack when you leverage its core workflow features to implement the framework's key practices directly in the tool your team already lives in.
Scrum structures work into fixed-length sprints (typically 2 weeks) with defined ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, and retrospective.
How to set up Scrum in Slack
Set up your project and backlog
In Slack, create a new project and use a list view filtered to "Not started" as your backlog. Add a custom field for story points. Keep the backlog sorted by priority.
Create your first sprint
Slack doesn't have a native sprint container. Create a filtered view or milestone representing the sprint window. Use a label like "Sprint 14" and filter cards by it on your board.
Configure your sprint board
Create a list view grouped by status. Use statuses: To Do, In Progress, In Review, Done. This gives your Scrum board visibility even without a visual board layout.
Set up velocity tracking and retrospective workflow
Enable Slack's analytics or reporting to track velocity over time (story points completed per sprint). After each sprint, run a retrospective in Slack using a dedicated section or template to capture What Went Well, What Didn't, and Action Items.
Which Slack features matter for Scrum
Slack has 0 of 2 core Scrum features natively.