Microsoft Teams: Improving Productivity for Managers

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