Pre-Conference Workshops: Discover the Latest Trends and Strategies in Strategic Corporate Communications West!
November 12, 2024 - |
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Pre-Conference Workshops: Discover the Latest Trends and Strategies in Strategic Corporate Communications West! - 11/12/2024 |
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9:00 am - 9:30 am | Continental Breakfast, Coffee & RegistrationEnjoy complimentary coffee, tea and continental breakfast as you meet your workshop leader and fellow attendees. Stop by the registration desk to sign-in and pick up your materials for the next 3 days. We'll kick things off at 9:30! | |||
9:30 am - 10:45 am | Workshop: Streamlining Workflows and Automating Tasks for Efficient Internal Communication with M365Stefani Quarles, Director, Azure Go-to-Market | Microsoft This workshop dives deep into leveraging SharePoint workflows and Power Automate to automate routine communication tasks within M365. Participants will explore real-world scenarios for automating tasks such as onboarding approvals, document routing, notification triggers, and content expiration reminders. The session will cover best practices for designing efficient workflows and utilizing Power Automate for seamless integration with Teams and Viva Connections. Key Takeaways:
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10:45 am - 11:00 am | Morning Refreshments & Networking BreakEnjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers as we switch over to the next workshop. | |||
11:00 am - 12:15 pm | Workshop: Content Management Strategies for Effective Internal Communication in SharePoint and Viva ConnectionsThis workshop focuses on creating and managing impactful internal communication content within SharePoint and Viva Connections. Attendees will explore strategies for information architecture, content governance, and user experience optimization. The session will cover best practices for utilizing content types, metadata tagging, search functionality, and Viva Connections features like wikis and Yammer integration to ensure information accessibility and streamline communication across the organization. Key Takeaways:
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12:15 pm - 1:45 pm | Lunch On Your Own, But Not Alone—Reservations Are Booked!Reservations have been made at several local restaurants. Don't miss this opportunity to have lunch with your peers at a local Miami hot spot! **Dutch treat – we’ll ask for separate checks. | |||
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Workshop: Building Secure and Engaging Team Collaboration Spaces with Microsoft TeamsThis workshop delves into the advanced functionalities of Microsoft Teams for fostering secure and productive internal communication. Participants will explore best practices for team creation, channel management, guest access controls, and data security protocols within Teams. The session will also cover leveraging Teams features like document co-authoring, real-time chat, meetings, and whiteboarding to facilitate dynamic collaboration and knowledge sharing. Key Takeaways:
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3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Afternoon Refreshments & Stretch BreakEnjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments as you network with your peers as we switch over to the next workshop. | |||
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Workshop: Crafting Compelling Internal Communication Content with M365This workshop focuses on creating engaging and impactful internal communication messages within M365 tools. Attendees will explore strategies for developing content that resonates with specific audiences, leveraging multimedia elements like videos and images, and tailoring communication styles for different platforms (Teams, Yammer, SharePoint). The session will cover best practices for writing clear, concise, and actionable content that fosters employee engagement and drives desired outcomes. Key Takeaways:
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4:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Close Of Workshops | |||
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Networking Reception for Workshop Attendees, Speakers & Sponsors @ Venue BarCheers to a great day full of content! Join us in the hotel lobby main bar for complimentary drinks and networking with your peers. | |||
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Dinner With a Group—Reservations Have Been Made to Take In The Sights of Miami!First time in Miami? Want to get out of the hotel? Meet your peers in the lobby at 6:00. You'll be heading out to dinner at a local hot spot as you take in the sights of the city. |
Speakers
Stefani Quarles
Director, Azure Go-to-Market | Microsoft
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