MS Teams Productivity (Essentials)

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Course curriculum

1. Course overview and objectives
2. Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
3. How to Navigate the Thinkific Platform
1. The chapters in this module help you to optimize communication in Teams
1. 2.1.1 Using chats for quick communication.
2. 2.1.2 Organising and managing channels for team collaboration.
3. 2.1.3 Best practices for keeping communication organised.
1. Scheduling and managing meetings within Teams.
2. Using meeting features: screen sharing, recording, and transcription.
3. Tips for running productive and engaging virtual meetings.
4. 8 Ways to Meeting Mastery
1. Using @mentions, replies, and reactions effectively.
2. Collaborating on documents in real-time within Teams.
3. Setting up and using breakout rooms for focused discussions.
1. Strengthening collaboration in Teams
1. Using Microsoft Planner for task management.
2. Organizing tasks and projects with Planner, Outlook, and To-Do.
3. Syncing and tracking progress across tools.
1. Setting up collaborative projects in Teams.
2. Collaborating on shared files and documents within Teams.
3. Using Teams for shared project updates and progress reports.
1. Best practices for delegating tasks within Teams.
2. Setting up reminders and tracking follow-ups in Planner and To-Do.
3. Using OneNote for capturing and sharing reference and action items.
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1. Introduction to Power Automate for workflow automation.
2. Creating flows for automatic task reminders and notifications.
3. Real-world examples of automating project workflows in Teams.
1. Integrating Teams with Trello, Asana, or other project management tools.
2. Using Teams with Power BI for collaborative, data-driven decision-making.
3. Customizing Teams with third-party apps for better collaboration.
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1. Using live events, polls, and Q&A sessions in Teams for enhanced engagement.
2. Maximizing Collaboration with Teams Channels and Groups
1. Best Practices for Managing Multiple Teams Channels
2. Collaborating Across Departments and External Partners in Teams
3. Using Teams as a central hub for collaboration.
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1. Creating a Personalized Action Plan for Your Team
2. Setting Goals and Tracking Progress in Teams
3. Resources for Ongoing Learning and Improvement
1. Case Study 1: Teams for Project Collaboration
2. Case Study 2: Teams for Cross-Department Communication

About this course

This course helps teams master Microsoft Teams for better communication, collaboration, and project management. Through practical video lessons and weekly group coaching, participants will learn to use key Teams features and apply them immediately, boosting productivity and teamwork for faster, more effective results.

MS Teams Productivity (Essentials)

Course curriculum

MODULE 1: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

MODULE 2: OPTIMISING COMMUNICATION IN TEAMS

2.1 Mastering Teams Chats and Channels

2.2 Conducting Effective Teams Meetings

2.3 Enhancing Communication with Advanced Features

MODULE 3: STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION IN TEAMS

3.1 Managing Tasks and Projects in Teams

3.2 Collaborating on Shared Projects

3.3 Delegating and Following Up on Tasks

MODULE 4: AUTOMATING AND STRENGTHEINING COLLABORATION

4.1 Using Power Automate to Streamline Tasks

4.2 Integrating Teams with Other Collaboration Tools

MODULE 5: ADVANCED COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION FEATURES

5.1 Advanced Meeting and Communication Tools

5.2 Maximizing Collaboration with Teams Channels and Groups

MODULE 6; IMPLEMENTATIONAND CASE STUDIES

6.1 Your Action Plan

6.2 Case studies

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