Microsoft Teams and Forms for Effective Collaboration and Data Collection Training Course

Getting Started with Microsoft Teams for Government

• Understanding the structure of Teams, channels, and chats
• Setting up teams and managing membership for efficient collaboration
• Customizing notification and privacy settings to meet agency requirements

Meetings and Communication Tools for Government

• Scheduling and hosting secure meetings
• Utilizing meeting chat, file sharing, and collaboration tools to enhance productivity
• Recording meetings and managing related assets for record-keeping

Working with Files in Teams for Government

• Sharing and organizing files to streamline workflows
• Collaborating in real-time using Office applications
• Managing version history and file permissions to ensure data integrity

Introduction to Microsoft Forms for Government

• Overview of the Forms interface and its features
• Creating surveys, quizzes, and polls for feedback collection
• Customizing themes and settings to align with agency branding

Data Collection and Analysis for Government

• Sharing forms and managing user permissions to ensure data security
• Viewing responses and summary data to inform decision-making
• Exporting results to Excel for further analysis

Integrating Forms with Teams for Government

• Adding forms to channels and meetings for seamless integration
• Using polls during live sessions to gather real-time feedback
• Automating surveys to enhance team engagement and accountability

Workflow Optimization for Government

• Utilizing Teams and Forms to standardize processes
• Best practices for organizational adoption of these tools
• Managing data governance and user access to ensure compliance

Advanced Collaboration Tips for Government

• Leveraging apps and connectors to extend functionality
• Enhancing teamwork with shared workspaces and collaboration tools
• Implementing effective communication strategies to improve team performance

Summary and Next Steps for Government