Why Managing Projects on WhatsApp Is Setting You Up to Fail

Is WhatsApp really a work tool — or just a fast track to chaos? Are you comfortable giving Meta access to your company’s sensitive data? How often do key details disappear into endless chat threads? In this episode, we dive into the hidden risks of using WhatsApp for managing projects & teamwork. 🎙️ Topics:Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by MetaNo Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scaleNo Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week.WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chatYou Lose Context Instantly in WhatsAppPersonal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsAppNotification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothingWhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous WorkFile Management? A Mess.No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking. 📝 Show notes - Time is money - why paying for Nozbe is actually earning? - How to start with Task-based communication  Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe 💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (07:23) - Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by Meta (14:18) - No Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scale (17:58) - No Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week. (18:53) - WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chat (23:28) - You Lose Context Instantly in WhatsApp (27:38) - Sponsor's presentation (28:36) - Personal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsApp (34:03) - Notification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothing (39:58) - WhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous Work (45:36) - File Management? A Mess. (49:41) - No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking. (51:33) - 👋 Summary and Bonus for No Office fans