Empowering Frontline Workers: Microsoft 365's Secret Superpowers | ESPC24
We were lucky to have Irina Parsina and Michael Bohlin from Microsoft as our co-hosts for the session at ESPC in Stockholm, "Empowering Frontline Workers: Transforming Experiences with Teams and Microsoft 365." They brought their A-game, guiding us through the wonders of how to empower frontline workers. We did miss Michael’s tap dancing and Irina’s jazz hands, but they still managed to make the session both entertaining and informative. Hats off to them! What did we learn? The Starting Point: 80% of the Global Workforce Did you know that 80% of the global workforce are frontline workers? These folks are the unsung heroes, and Microsoft 365 is here to help them go from zero to hero, all while keeping things as simple, smart, and secure as possible. Simple: One Place to Rule Them All Enter Mona Kane, our fictional store associate who has it all figured out. With Microsoft 365, she can navigate her day seamlessly, starting from her home experience with Viva Connections. Need to clock in? Easy-peasy with out-of-the-box cards and apps. Want to see your shifts or tasks? Just a click away. Need to send targeted announcements? Viva’s got your back. Smart: AI to the Rescue! Frontline workers are optimistic about AI, with 65% hoping it’ll make their lives easier. And why wouldn’t they be? From finding the right information to automating tasks, AI in SharePoint and Teams is like having a personal assistant who never takes a coffee break. Imagine a world where a fridge malfunction triggers a task in your planner, complete with instructions and a thank-you note. “Thank you for saving the environment!” Now that’s a nice touch. Secure: Keeping It Safe and Sane With shared devices and customized home screens, IT can control everything from app access to system settings. And talk about convenience: a global sign-in signs you into all your apps, and a single sign-out logs you out of everything. Plus, Windows 365 Frontline shared mode offers a virtual desktop experience that’s as smooth as butter. Work-Life Balance: Clock In, Clock Out Teams now knows when you’re on the clock, sending notifications only during work hours and muting them when you’re off. It can even block Teams access outside of working hours for those bringing their own devices. Finally, dynamic membership management lets you handle frontline teams with the flexibility of a yoga instructor. So, there you have it! Microsoft 365 is not just a tool; it's a secret weapon, transforming our everyday frontline workers into super-efficient, tech-savvy marvels. Until next time, can we please see some tap dancing and jazz hands? To FLW and beyond, Caroline KallinMicrosoft 365 Administration Cookbook: Essential Recipes for IT Pros
I'm excited to announce the release of my 10th book, Microsoft 365 Administration Cookbook: Enhance Your Microsoft 365 Productivity to Manage and Optimize Its Apps and Services. This fully updated second edition cookbook is packed with recipes to spice up and streamline your Microsoft 365 administration and features a foreword by Karuana Gatimu, Director of Microsoft's M365 Customer Advocacy Group. Key Features: Manage Identities and Roles: Efficiently handle Microsoft 365 identities, groups, and permissions. Streamline Communication and Teamwork: Optimize Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, and SharePoint for seamless collaboration. Enhance Productivity and Knowledge Sharing: Leverage Microsoft Search, SharePoint, and OneDrive for effective information retrieval and document management. Automate with PowerShell: Master PowerShell to automate tasks and manage roles, improving service efficiency. Optimize Security and Compliance: Strengthen your environment with Microsoft Defender and manage compliance with Microsoft Purview. This cookbook provides step-by-step recipes for app configurations and administrative tasks, offering strategies for managing Microsoft 365 apps and services. It covers new features and capabilities introduced in this edition and guides you through navigating Microsoft 365 subscription options and services. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or new to Microsoft 365, this book is designed to enhance your skills with practical insights and best practices. Purchase your copy today. Thanks for your support, Nate ChamberlainMicrosoft AI Tour Live
Go behind the scenes with interviews and an inside view at select Microsoft AI Tour city events - starting with Mexico City. Akosua Boadi-Agyemang and Karuana Gatimu bring you exclusive interviews and insights from speakers, partners, and MVPs gathered together to share what they know about AI, Copilot, and more.Microsoft at TechCon365 and PWRCON – Seattle, WA (June 3-7, 2024)
At TechCon365 & PWRCON Seattle, a Microsoft 365 Conference & Power Platform Conference, the subject matter is divided into tracks and each session is designated for beginner, intermediate, advanced or expert. Tracks are offered for the following subjects: Microsoft 365 Apps, SharePoint, Azure / 365 Development, Microsoft Teams, Power Apps, Content Management, Power Users, Business Value, Implementation / Administration, Power Automate (Flow)/Workflow, Power BI - Business Intelligence, SharePoint Development, and more. Choose one complete learning track or mix and match based on what content best meets you and your organization’s current needs! With 2 optional days of workshops and a 3-day conference, you can choose from over 130 sessions in multiple tracks and 25 workshops presented by Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams, Viva, Azure, Copilot & AI's top experts! Whether you are new to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint or an experienced power user, admin or developer, TechCon365 has content designed to fit your experience level and area of interest.Microsoft 365 Community Conference event guide: Keynote, AMA, sessions, and more
Join Microsoft and community experts in-person, in one place. The Microsoft 365 Community Conference returns to Orlando, FL, April 30 – May 2, 2024 – with two pre-event and one post-event workshop days. It’s a wonderful event dedicated to Copilot and AI, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Viva, Power Platform, and related Microsoft 365 apps and services. Plus, a full Transformation track for communicators, HR, and business stakeholders in workplace experience.Introducing the Community News Desk with essential content from Microsoft 365 Community Conference
With the public availability of our Microsoft 365 Community Conference content we are launching our new Microsoft Community News Desk to help you discover content and people that will enhance your experience of Microsoft services including Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Viva, Power Platform and more. Read on to discover more!Microsoft at the European Collaboration Summit (ECS) 2024 (Wiesbaden, Germany)
Join Microsoft and community experts in-person, in one place. The European Collab Summit and European Cloud Summit are co-located in 2024 – converging on Wiesbaden, Germany, May 14-16, 2024 – with two pre-event and one post-event workshop days. They are both wonderful events, together spanning Copilot and AI, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Viva, Power Platform, related Microsoft 365 apps, plus Azure and its vast portfolio of services.
