Ask HN: A good “group management” tool?

Posted by paloaltokid on Tuesday September 26, 2017 @11:43PM
from the ask-hn dept.

Hi all, I'm not sure the best way to ask this question. I'm organizing a trip of about 15 people and the logistics are getting a little insane.

I'm wondering if there's a nice tool out there for managing a whole bunch of people and their info. I'm responsible for booking travel, keeping track of people's frequent flyer numbers, etc.

Bonus points if the tool has a chat/group messaging functions, particularly channels and DMs.

Thanks!

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Re:Ask HN: A good “group management” tool? by vinchuco on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @01:14AM (#15345088)

From things I've seen used:

Google spreadsheet (or more if needed, which can be linked or used to conduct polls, scheduling, manage sharing permissions, and have chat functionality (not saved))

And you could use something like groupme or slack and then link the documents from there and encourage group chat.

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Re:Ask HN: A good “group management” tool? by GC_Collab on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @07:33AM (#15346716)

Well, if you a website that you can use GoConsult. You can create groups, video call the group, send messages, and can even share files and screen in case of any requirement. The best part is you can access it on any device mobile, tablet, or desktop.

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Re:Ask HN: A good “group management” tool? by mickduprez on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @01:06AM (#15345061)

Trello is worth a look. You can create a list of tasks and set up a Kanban board for your task items that can have attachments, checklists and notifications.

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Re:Ask HN: A good “group management” tool? by maxwin on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @12:25AM (#15344913)

Create a facebook or what's app chat group. Announce everything in the group, ask them to send you private information in private chat.

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Re:Ask HN: A good “group management” tool? by mindhash on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @07:47AM (#15346800)

Most people use whatsapp..I was once going to build something like this for tourist package company then plan got dropped ..

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