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# Identifying competitors to Steeple

### Diagnose what exists before centralizing

Reminding everyone to go on Steeple with no results? Often, it’s because a multitude of tools coexist and confuse teams. Before centralizing internal communication, **you need to diagnose what really exists**.

### 1. Audit current internal communications

#### Objective

Obtain a **clear view of the internal communications ecosystem**. Many underestimate the number of channels actually used on a daily basis.

#### Concrete actions

* **Map the channels used** : emails, WhatsApp, posters, meetings, Slack, Teams…
* **Identify who communicates, about what, and to whom** : management, HR, HSE, managers…
* **Detect redundancies, silos, irritants** : duplicate sends, forgotten information, confusion…
* **Diagnose the tools that are competing with Steeple today**

### 2. Examples of tools competing with Steeple

| Tool                 | Common issues                                     | What Steeple brings                                            |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Notice boards        | Only on site, difficult to update, no stats       | Interactive digital display, accessible everywhere, measurable |
| Internal newspapers  | Cold information, not measurable, expensive paper | Engaging digital publication, up to date, no printing          |
| Flyers and brochures | Not interactive, no tracking                      | Digital distribution, reminders, stats, integrated sign-ups    |
| Paper suggestion box | Suggestions lost, no data                         | Digital module, votes, idea tracking                           |
| Verbal communication | No traceability, limited memory                   | Searchable history, possible interactions                      |
| Internal emails      | Not very engaging, not universal                  | Visual communication, measurable, no professional email needed |
| Digital signage      | Limited to screens on site, not interactive       | Interactive multi-channel distribution with stats              |
| HR/feedback tools    | Few responses, not integrated into daily life     | Integrated feedback, more participation                        |
| Intranet             | Rarely consulted, complex                         | Modern, intuitive interface, accessible to everyone            |
| WhatsApp groups      | Not controlled, mixing professional and personal  | Professional, structured, traceable channel                    |
| Internal chats       | Information overload, key messages lost           | Official, prioritized communication                            |
| Shared drives        | Limited visibility and use                        | Highlighting key documents, integrated statistics              |

### 3. Centralize to better distribute

Do the audit. Identify duplicates. Measure what is polluting internal channels.

The challenge: that everything can be said **in the right place, at the right time, to everyone**. With Steeple, communication is simplified and structured.