Course Outline

1. Introduction and Usage Alignment (30 minutes)

  • Overview of Microsoft Teams and its integration with Microsoft 365 for government operations.
  • Structure of teams, channels, and permissions to support secure collaboration.
  • Best practices for communication and collaboration within government agencies.

2. Team Productivity (2 hours 30 minutes)

  • File management using SharePoint and OneDrive within Teams to enhance document control for government tasks.
  • Real-time co-authoring and version control to streamline project workflows for government teams.
  • Creating and using channels and custom tabs effectively to improve information organization.
  • Running productive meetings: agendas, recordings, and shared notes to ensure transparency and accountability in government operations.
  • Using built-in apps to optimize workflow (Planner, Lists, OneNote) for enhanced project management and documentation.

3. Automation and Tool Integration (2 hours)

  • Introduction to automation in Teams with Power Automate for government processes.
  • Creating simple flows for notifications, approvals, and task automation to enhance efficiency in government tasks.
  • Integration with Outlook, Excel, Forms, and other Microsoft 365 tools to support comprehensive project management for government use.
  • Using connectors and bots to automate daily activities and centralize information for improved governance and accountability.

4. Exploring Additional Features (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Utilizing native apps and extensions (such as Approvals, Viva Insights, Whiteboard, Loop, etc.) to enhance productivity for government teams.
  • Productivity tips: shortcuts, templates, and customized settings to optimize user experience in government operations.
  • Practical examples tailored to sales teams within government agencies.

5. Wrap-Up and Practical Application (30 minutes)

  • Guided exercise to apply the learned concepts in a government context.
  • Q&A and experience sharing among participants from various government departments.
  • Best practices and recommendations for continued use of Microsoft Teams in government operations.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of office productivity tools for government use
  • Experience using Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook or OneDrive for government operations
  • Familiarity with online communication and collaboration tools for efficient public sector workflows

Audience

  • Professionals and teams in the public sector adopting Microsoft Teams for daily collaboration
  • Managers and coordinators in government agencies seeking to enhance communication and workflow efficiency
  • Government users who wish to leverage Teams with Microsoft 365 integration and automation to support public sector objectives
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