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Loom as a Tool for Reducing Unnecessary Meetings and Fostering Collaboration

Written by Michael Roberts
Published on April 4, 2025
Categories: Uncategorized

In modern workplaces, meetings are often overused and underproductive. In fact, managers in this Harvard Business Review survey reported that 83% of the meetings on their calendars were unproductive.   Furthermore, U.S. professionals ranked meetings as the “number one office productivity killer.” With these feelings surrounding meetings, it’s no wonder companies are on the hunt for better ways to communicate and collaborate.  Enter Loom, a dynamic and engaging alternative to traditional meetings. Loom is a communication tool that empowers teams to embrace asynchronous communication.

The Loom Communication Tool: A Smarter Way to Work

Loom is a screen recording tool that allows you to simultaneously record yourself and your screen. More than that, it’s a versatile communication tool that helps teams convey ideas, provide feedback, and share updates.  Loom helps you create asynchronous video messages that reduce meeting overload.  These videos capture what needs to be communicated without requiring simultaneous presence. Whether your goal is to eliminate redundant meetings or improve how your team collaborates, Loom makes it easier to work smarter.

Seamless Integration with Your Workflow

As part of the Atlassian ecosystem, Loom integrates effortlessly with tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. This ensures a seamless experience as Loom easily fits into your existing processes. When you partner with SPK and Associates, an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner, this process becomes even simpler. Our experts can help you license, implement, and optimize Loom so your teams get the most value with minimal onboarding time.

Replacing Meetings with Loom

Loom shines in situations where live meetings are traditionally used. Here are some key scenarios where Loom videos are more effective and efficient:

1. Routine Updates

Skip the weekly status meeting.  Instead, record a quick update video outlining what’s been completed, what’s in progress, and what’s on the radar.  Team members can watch it at a time that works best for them.

2. Project and Campaign Reports

Marketing teams can share campaign updates or strategy recaps asynchronously.  This leaves more time for creative work and enables async brainstorming when team members are ready to contribute.  Teams can leave comments directly on Loom videos, or use Loom’s integration with Confluence to easily collaborate on a Confluence page.

3. Design Walkthroughs

Designers can use Loom to present prototypes or walkthroughs to stakeholders.  This allows for feedback without coordinating a group meeting.

4. Code Reviews and Engineering Feedback

Developers can walk through code and provide detailed feedback using Loom.  This eliminates the need to schedule time with multiple engineers in different time zones and supports asynchronous collaboration in global teams.

5. HR Communication

Loom helps HR and finance teams share critical information without blocking off everyone’s time.  Using Loom as a communication tool  in this scenario can include sharing benefits packages, policies, or onboarding instructions.

6. Sales Proposals and Product Demos

Sales teams can use Loom to create personalized walkthroughs of proposals or product features.  Customers and prospects can watch these videos and respond on their respective schedules.

7. Process Documentation

If you need to explain a new workflow or tool, replace the 30-minute meeting with a 5-minute Loom video. 

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Benefits of an Asynchronous Communication Tool 

Companies that embrace Loom are seeing real results:

  • 29% fewer meetings 
  • 74% of users feel more efficient 
  • 64% feel more connected to their team

By reducing meeting overload and providing clear, asynchronous communication, Loom empowers teams to stay productive without sacrificing collaboration.  In our blog, “Async Work Made Awesome with Loom,” we explored how Loom supports teams across departments—from boosting customer engagement with embedded videos to streamlining campaign reviews and documenting insights more effectively.

Check out the blog here:

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Reduce Meeting Overload with the Loom Communication Tool and SPK 

At SPK and Associates, we specialize in helping teams integrate tools like Loom into their collaborative workflows. As a certified Atlassian Gold Solution Partner, we can assist with purchasing, implementation, integration, and training so you can unlock Loom’s full potential Whether your goal is to reduce meeting fatigue, improve team communication, or boost productivity, Loom is the tool you need.

Ready to reduce unnecessary meetings and reclaim your time? Contact SPK and Associates to learn how we can help you deploy Loom to transform the way your team collaborates.

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