> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spockoffice.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Teams > Create and manage teams to organize workspace members into departments, locations, or projects with dedicated managers and notification settings. Teams allow you to divide workspace members into smaller groups that can represent departments, office locations, or projects. Team members are automatically notified about each other's leave requests, fostering better communication and coordination. Each team can have one or more **Team Managers** who can approve team members' leave requests and manage team membership. ## Creating a New Team Sign in to the [Spock Dashboard](/spock/getting-started/dashboard-signin). Click the **Members** tab in the top navigation. Click **+ Add Team** in the left sidebar under the Organization section. Fill in the team details: * **Team name** — a descriptive name for the team * **Description** — an optional summary of the team's purpose and responsibilities Add New Team form with team name and description fields Click **Save** to create the new team, or **Cancel** to discard. ## Managing Team Members The **Team Members** tab displays the current team composition, divided into **Team Managers** and **Members** sections. Team Members tab showing team managers and members ### Adding or removing members Navigate to **Members** in the top navigation, then select the team you want to manage from the left sidebar. Click the **Manage Team Members** button in the top-right corner of the team detail view. Use the two dropdown selectors to manage the team: * **Team Managers** — select or remove users who can approve leave requests and manage the team * **Team Members** — select or remove regular team members Remove a user by clicking the **x** next to their name. Add users by selecting them from the dropdown. Manage Team Members dialog with Team Managers and Team Members selectors Click **Save** to apply the changes, or **Cancel** to discard. ## Managing Team Settings The **Settings** tab lets you update the team's basic configuration. Select the team from the left sidebar, then click the **Settings** tab. Edit the following fields: * **Team Name** — the name that appears across the platform and in notifications * **Description** — an optional description of the team's purpose Team Settings tab with Team Name and Description fields Click **Save Changes** to apply your updates. ## Deleting a Team Deleting a team permanently removes it and all associated data. This action cannot be undone. Select the team from the left sidebar, then click the **Settings** tab. Click the **Delete team** link in the bottom-right corner of the settings page. A confirmation section appears. Check the **Yes, delete team** checkbox to confirm. Team deletion confirmation with checkbox and Delete Team button Click the **Delete Team** button to permanently remove the team. ## Managing User Memberships via Profile Alternatively, manage team memberships directly from user profiles: Go to **Members**, search for the user, and open their profile. Click the **"Roles and Teams"** tab. Click **"Add New Membership"** to assign the user to a team. Select the **Team** and assign the appropriate **Role**. User team membership management Click **Save** to confirm the new team membership. ## Team Notifications Each team can configure automated Slack channel notifications to keep members informed about leave activities. Team notifications include daily and weekly summaries, plus real-time event alerts for leave requests. For detailed setup instructions and configuration options, see [Team Notifications](/spock/team-management/team-notifications). ## Related Topics Configure team-specific Slack channel notifications. Learn how Team Managers handle leave approvals. Manage user roles and permissions across the organization. Configure organization-wide Slack channel notifications. Learn about personal notification settings and morning reports. Set up coverage arrangements within teams. Team notifications help maintain transparency and enable better coordination when team members take leave, ensuring projects and responsibilities are properly managed.