Microsoft Teams: Improving Productivity for Managers

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at managers who are new to remote working and want to optimise the communication and productivity of their team by improving the use of the tools in Microsoft Teams.

Benefits

This course will combine technical knowledge of Microsoft Teams with key techniques for ensuring your team gets the most out of working together remotely. There will be a focus on best practice for effective communication and collaboration, with tips for using MS Teams to keep your team members connected, engaged and motivated.

You may also be interested in our Microsoft Teams – Communication and Collaboration course.

Planning and configuring Microsoft Teams

Teams overview and structure
Navigation
Teams settings
Communication and collaboration best practice

Managing a Team

Organisational settings for Teams in the Microsoft 365 admin centre
Working with Team members and roles
Changing settings and permissions
Personal settings and customisation

Communication options

Your team's communication needs
Channels
Private chats
Audio/video calls
Meetings
Creating a communication plan

Efficient document management

File saving, sharing and OneDrive
Managing files and folders in Teams
Encouraging collaboration
Avoiding version control problems

Channel management

Creating channels and using naming conventions
Understanding channel visibility and settings
Working with Private Channels
Deleting and recovering Channels
Using Channel invitations or links for Team guests

Supporting technical skills in Teams

Getting your team up to speed with MS Teams
Ensuring alignment and buy-in
Screen sharing and training
Creating easy “how to” videos for best practice
Dealing with issues

Effective remote management

Facilitating effective Teams meetings
Maximising productivity with daily/weekly “stand ups”
Building motivation with teambuilding and icebreakers

Using live collaboration tools for group projects

Brainstorming, idea sharing and creativity in the team
Managing difficult conversations over Teams
Using Teams as a social space

Using other apps with Teams

Managing projects easily with Planner
Sharing video content using Stream
Idea sharing and collaboration using OneNote
Other useful Microsoft 365 apps for managers

Face-to-face training

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.

Modern-spec IT, fully networked with internet access

Lunch, breaks and timing

A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:

• Bloomsbury
• Limehouse

Courses start at 9:30am.

Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.

Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).

Refreshments

Available throughout the day:

• Hot beverages
• Clean, filtered water
• Biscuits

Online training

Regular breaks throughout the day.

Learning tools

In-course handbook

Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes

Reference material

Available online. 100+ pages with step-by-step instructions

24 months access to Microsoft trainers

Your questions answered on our support forum.