Sharon Weaver
Founder/CEO of Smarter Consulting | Forbes Next 1000 | Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP | Microsoft Certified Trainer | Six Sigma Black Belt | Certified Business & Systems Analyst
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Sharon is the founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting, a business and technology consulting company. She founded her business to grow and diversify the technology resource pool. She has created a business based on diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.
As a Microsoft RD, MVP, MCT, and Productivity Expert, Sharon's background in Software Development, Business and Systems Analysis, Project Management, and Agile combined with her Developmental Psychology degree and Six Sigma Black Belt blend perfectly with her love of helping and training people to make her a well-rounded leader, consultant, and coach.
Solving both process and technical problems, Sharon has the unique ability to listen and uncover client pain points to develop a plan that will not only build the needed solutions but also drive change, adoption, and education in a way not typically seen from technical consultants.
Being part of the community is extremely important and she is an active leader, participant, and mentor. Sharon speaks professionally globally on subjects such as Microsoft 365, Business Analysis, Leadership, Teamwork, and Women in Technology. She is the founder and lead organizer of the Kansas City M365 User Group, CollabCon, and the Founding President of the Kansas City IIBA chapter.
When she's not working, Sharon watches tv and movies, reads, hangs out with her family, or is traveling somewhere interesting, most likely on a cruise ship out of the country with limited access to communication.
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Enhancing Soft Skills for Microsoft Certified Trainers
The importance of ongoing development of soft skills for Microsoft Certified Trainers is key. Panelists discuss specific soft skills that are crucial for success as a Microsoft Certified Trainer, such as communication, empathy, adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving. Panelists discuss common challenges faced by trainers in developing soft skills, such as time constraints, resistance to change, and cultural differences. Strategies and solutions are shared for overcoming these challenges, including continuous learning, seeking feedback, and leveraging technology.
Diversity & Inclusion Discussion Panel
Join Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjJmNjYwMDUtZmFmOC00NzY5LWE5NmEtOWM2NGZkM2QxODE4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4c9f32e-da17-4ded-9c95-ce9da38f25d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22666896fe-8253-46a3-9b5c-7e96c13a4647%22%7d
Join us for an open on discussion on Diversity & Inclusion and how it relates to hiring and your career
Case Study: Digital Transformation during a Pandemic: Using M365 for communication and collaboration
Link to session: https://otsn.live/M365CHI-UserAdoptionCheesecake
Join Smarter Consulting to hear about a case study of one business that used their M365 tools to quickly transition to a remote workforce during the Pandemic.
Biggest Mistakes in Rolling Out Teams
When the pandemic hit, many organizations were forced to implement Microsoft Teams quickly to enable remote work. This rapid pace lead to some mistakes that had to be corrected later.
Join the panel discussion on some of the biggest mistakes that organizations make when rolling out Microsoft Teams, and some techniques on how to avoid or resolve them. Bring your own questions and see what the panel thinks.
Better Together: Sparking Innovation with Collaboration
In today's interconnected world, great ideas bloom when we collaborate. This fun and enlightening keynote gathers a dynamic panel of industry pros to chat about the magic that happens when people and businesses collaborate. Listen to tales of partnership successes, learn how to bridge knowledge gaps, and discover the art of merging diverse expertise to ignite breakthroughs. Let's explore why we're truly better together, and how we can shape a brighter, more collaborative future. Join us for a heartwarming session that celebrates the power of unity in innovation!
Effective Facilitation Techniques
In this engaging session, participants will explore the fundamental concept of facilitation and learn what it truly means in various contexts. Discover the key attributes of a proficient facilitator and understand the essential skills required to excel in this role. Participants will acquire strategies for running highly productive training and meetings while navigating team dynamics, including effective approaches to handling challenging individuals. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your facilitation skills and make a lasting impact in group settings.
Objectives:
What does facilitation mean?
How to be a good facilitator
How to plan for engagement
How to run an effective meeting
Team dynamics and difficult people
Empowering Diversity: The Influence of Women in Technology
An interactive and inspiring speaker panel focusing on the unique perspectives and contributions of women in the tech industry.
Renowned panelists, ranging from trailblazing founders to innovative software engineers, will explore their distinctive journeys, challenges faced, solutions discovered, and the influence they wield in shaping the future of technology.
This engaging conversation aims to encourage more women to enter and thrive in tech roles, stimulate discussions around gender equity, and offer valuable insights to businesses on nurturing diversity.
The session promises a profound understanding of the role of women in driving technology forward and presents an empowering narrative that's critical for the tech ecosystem.
What is your problem? How to get Business and IT on the same page.
Sometimes it seems like IT and Business users speak different languages or are from different planets. The most important thing to understand is that a business problem does not always require a technical solution. However, when it does, IT must be able to understand what the problem is in their own language so they can recommend the best possible solution. This session will provide you with tools you can use to identify what the actual problem is and how to translate it into something that IT will understand.
Learning objectives:
Learn how to understand the difference between Business needs and IT needs
Learn how to understand the difference between how Business and IT communicate
Learn how to gain trust and understanding between the Business and IT
Trash or Treasure? Getting users to share their knowledge and artifacts in a meaningful way.
As employees retire, change positions, and move on to new companies, their knowledge goes with them and the artifacts they leave behind are rarely helpful. Companies struggle with getting this information from employees AND making it available to other employees in a usable way. This session will provide you with strategies and tools to get, store, and share knowledge and content in your organization successfully.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to identify knowledge that needs to be stored
Learn how to obtain and store knowledge in a meaningful way
Learn how to make knowledge available and searchable by users
Get started with Copilot Studio
Copilot Studio empowers teams to quickly and easily create powerful bots using a guided no-code graphical experience - all without the need for data scientists or developers.
Do you want to learn how to augment your support staff with bot technology that can handle simple requests and frequently asked questions?
Give people access to the help they need, 24/7. Automate frequently asked questions and common business processes for HR, service desks, and more.
This session will walk you through the basics of Copilot Studio and how to create your first chatbot!
Build Your First AI Model with Microsoft Syntex
With the newly rebranded and expanded Microsoft Syntex, now's the time to find out about the magic built into its artificial intelligence and machine learning models and how they can change how your organization manages knowledge—for the better!
In this interactive session, use your existing Microsoft 365 tenant or a provided demo tenant and go step by step setting up Microsoft Syntex!
To start, expect to cover how and when to use Microsoft Syntex and take advantage of managed metadata. Then plan to set up a Content Center, classify documents, train your models, set up extractors, and apply the newly created model to libraries.
You'll work through a number of common challenges, learning countless tips and tricks along the way. This workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to put Microsoft Syntex to work in your organization today!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Join me to learn about all the options in the tech industry...many you may not even know exist!
Microsoft Teams – Everyday tips and tricks
Microsoft Teams has grown from 20 million users in 2019 to a phenomenal 270 million users! Do you work with Microsoft Teams every day? Would you like to know how to make Teams work for you? During this session, I will provide some helpful tips and tricks to get the most out of Teams!
What will you learn?
- How to manage your personal settings and notifications
- How to organize and prioritize things you need to see (and hide the other stuff)
- New features you may not even know existed
Women in Technology Discussion Panel
Join us for an interactive discussion about Women in Technology
The grass isn’t always greener: How to use a Process Gap Analysis
I am often asked to assist with technology change projects such as tool selection when a company has decided what they have is not working and they have decided to replace it with something else. This session will walk through an example of how a million-dollar software budget was saved and the customer problem was still solved by doing a thorough evaluation and gap analysis of the process to better understand and identify what the business needed.
What will you learn:
How to perform a process gap analysis and identify business needs
Shifts in Microsoft Teams
This session will provide an overview of Shifts in Microsoft Teams and how to use it as a shift management tool in your organization.
Topics Include:
How to create, update, and manage schedules for all employees
How to inform employees about open shifts
How to update availability, request shifts, and offer or swap a shift
How to submit and approve requests for time off
SharePoint Online and Office 365 for End Users
In this full day session, users will be provided with a high level overview of what is available in SharePoint Online and Office 365 and how to use it for everyday tasks. There will be a mixture of demonstrations and hands-on learning to practice working with many features Office 365 has to offer so that users leave with skills they can use immediately.
Users will learn how to:
Create, edit, share, and manage documents
Work with Teams and Groups to co-author and collaborate on files
Create sites, manage and secure content and update pages
Efficiently organize content by using lists, libraries, and sites
Manage user permissions
Search for information and people
Manage projects by using SharePoint project sites
Automate business processes by using workflows
Connect and integrate SharePoint with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote
Microsoft Teams 101
Are you new to Microsoft Teams? Not sure what all the hype is about?
In this session, I will provide an overview of the Teams application and show you how it can help you and your team to be more organized and collaborative!
You will learn about:
Team and Channel creation, administration, and collaboration
Using Tabs to make things more accessible
Using Teams instead of Skype for chatting, video, and desktop share
Accessing ANY your files
Creating and managing a Teams meeting
Recording your meetings for later
I didn’t know Office 365 could do that!
Sure, you know the heavy hitters like Teams, SharePoint and Excel, but what about all of those other apps that are included as part of Office 365? Did you know Microsoft has introduced scheduling for front-line workers? A way to track tasks and schedule meetings without all those emails back and forth? Have you seen the new survey tool? During this session, Sharon will walk you through some of the features you may have missed.
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
In this half day session, you will learn the basics of how to use Microsoft Teams, including the following:
Creating, joining, and working within a Team
Managing and working with content within a Team
Accessing other information within a Team
Working with your own personal files
Collaborating with Office 365 and SharePoint Online
In this full-day workshop, users will be provided with a high level overview of the new features in Office 365 and SharePoint Online and how to use it for everyday tasks. There will be a mixture of demonstrations and hands-on learning to practice working with many features Office 365 has to offer so that users leave with skills they can use immediately.
What will you learn?
O365 Groups:
Overview - What they are?
SP Online:
Modern vs Classic, Hubs, Communication & Team Sites
How to edit pages and web-parts
SharePoint Home and Search
Lists, Libraries, and Apps
Microsoft Teams:
Overview - What is it and how do I use it?
How to collaborate with files and more
Planner:
How to manage and collaborate on projects
10 seconds at a time – Learning how to embrace change in an uncertain world
Growing up as PK AND Military Brat in a large family was never what anyone would consider a stable lifestyle. By the time I was done with high school, I had lived in 3 different states, 8 different homes, and attended a total of 10 different schools!
However, it wasn't all bad! All of this instability provided me with a superpower...an amazing ability to cope with change. I have now worked in technology for over 20 years and I'm convinced that one of my biggest strengths is the ability to deal with change.
During our time together, I will share some of my tips and tricks for managing (and coping with) change for yourself and your team... even if you don’t know what’s coming next!
How did you find that?! Optimizing your content for search
This session will provide an overview of how search uses files and the metadata associated with them to create an index and why that matters to users. This session will also provide best practices for architecting and managing content so that they are more easily searchable (and findable) by users.
Trash or Treasure? Getting users to share their knowledge and artifacts in a meaningful way.
As employees retire, change positions, and move on to new companies, their knowledge goes with them and the artifacts they leave behind are rarely helpful. Companies struggle with getting this information from employees AND making it available to other employees in a usable way. This session will provide you with strategies and tools to get, store, and share knowledge and content in your organization successfully.
SharePoint Governance 101
“Everyone” says you should have governance, but few of them can explain what that means. This session provides a beginner level overview of what governance is and how it can benefit your SharePoint organization.
Topics include:
What is governance?
Who should be included?
What is important to governance success?
How do I get started?
Power BI and Dashboards 101
Are you really curious about Power BI Dashboards, but you are scared that you won’t understand any of the words? This is the session for you! During our short time together, I will define some basic terms and best practices in Data Analysis, provide a quick demo of Power BI, and show what it takes to create a few simple reports and dashboards.
What Will You Learn?
• How to ask the right questions
• How to quickly get and model data
• How to design easy reports and dashboards
Create rock start teams: Leading through Empowerment and Trust
Lean and Agile both embrace the values of individual and team empowerment and trust. In this session, learn some of the ways that leadership unknowingly makes their team members feel like children and a few tips and tricks to get everyone back on the same page.
What will you learn?
How Lean and Agile values influence Individual and Team accountability
Different ways leadership can show trust or lack of trust (sometimes without realizing it)
How to improve empowerment and trust in your organization
Agile: One size doesn’t fit all! How to make Agile fit your development team!
So many people want to define Agile as a specific methodology and use it as a way to do more with less. All this does is cause more confusion. This session will review how to actually align Agile values with the SDLC to create a team that really delivers!
What will you learn?
Overview of the SDLC
Overview of Agile
How Agile and the SDLC can work together to create rock star teams
Lean for Life: How Marie Kondo is bringing Lean principles to everyday life
Lean principles are designed to help companies with quality, speed, and overall customer satisfaction. Marie Kondo, the acclaimed tidying expert, uses Lean principles to help families achieve success in their everyday life. This session will go over the basics of Lean and show how valuable they are regardless of the situation.
What will you learn?
Lean Principles
How to apply Lean principles to everyday life
Automation Doesn't Fix Process Problems
Why automate something if it doesn't work in the first place?! In this session we will discuss the best practices for automating business processes.
- What is a Process?
- Is your process ready for automation?
- Mapping your process
- Steps to test your process
- Automation best practices
What is Office 365
Are you new to Office 365 and don't know what is what? In this session, I will give a basic overview of what Office 365 is all about.
In this session you will learn about:
Groups
Online apps
Client apps
License Options
Women in Technology - What’s the big deal and how can I help?
Women and minorities are underrepresented in tech.
Even with initiatives and training for DEI, women still represent a small percentage of all workers in technology and dramatically less as the role advances to higher positions.
This session will educate you on current statistics and trends regarding women in technology and also review ways you can personally make a difference!
Workshop: Maximizing Productivity with Microsoft 365 and Copilot
This full-day workshop is tailored for professionals who want to learn the latest in office technology, including the dynamic duo of Microsoft 365 and Copilot. As the digital workspace evolves, integrating these tools effectively can dramatically enhance productivity and collaboration. This workshop is designed to provide a hands-on, immersive experience, guiding attendees through advanced features, and demonstrating the integrative potential of Microsoft 365, coupled with the innovative AI capabilities of Copilot. *
Morning Session: Understanding the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
• Introduction to Microsoft 365: Overview and Latest Features
• What's new in Office 365 Applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Collaborative Tools and Techniques: Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
• Breakout Session: Real-World Scenarios and Tips and Tricks
Midday Session: Exploring Copilot - The AI Revolution in the Workplace
• Introduction to Copilot: Capabilities and Use Cases
• Integrating Copilot with Microsoft 365: Enhancing Workflow and Efficiency
• AI Ethics and Data Security in Microsoft 365 and Copilot
• Interactive Demo: Experiencing Copilot in Action
Afternoon Session: Advanced Integration and Productivity Strategies
• Automating Tasks with Microsoft Power Automate and Copilot
• Advanced Data Analysis and Reporting Techniques
• Collaboration and Project Management with the new Microsoft Planner and Copilot
• Roundtable Discussion: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices
Closing Session: The Future of Work with Microsoft 365 and Copilot
• Q&A
• The Road Ahead: Upcoming Features and Innovations
• Networking and Community Building
This workshop is ideal for IT professionals, business managers, and anyone interested in optimizing their digital workspace with Microsoft 365 and Copilot. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of these tools, practical skills, and strategies to transform their work environment and productivity.
*Microsoft Copilot access is limited based on licensing and may be limited to demonstration only for some products
Modern Work: Microsoft 365 Essentials
In this one-hour session, we will review essential tools and features of Microsoft 365 that empower modern work environments. From collaboration and productivity tools to cloud-based solutions, we will explore how Microsoft 365 enables organizations to thrive in the digital age. Whether you're an IT professional, business owner, or end-user, you'll gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 for a more efficient and connected workplace.
The workplace is evolving rapidly, and Microsoft 365 is at the forefront of this transformation. Join us in this session to discover how Microsoft 365's suite of applications and services can revolutionize the way you work. We will cover key topics such as teamwork and collaboration with Microsoft Teams, document management with SharePoint, and intelligent data analysis with Power BI. Learn how to make the most of Microsoft 365 and boost your productivity in today's modern work environment.
Microsoft Copilot: AI-Powered Assistance for Business Users
Are you a business user looking to optimize your workflow and productivity? Join us for an in-depth exploration of Microsoft Copilot, a groundbreaking AI-powered assistant designed to assist business professionals. We'll walk you through its features, show you how it can accelerate your everyday tasks, and share best practices for integrating it into your work routines. Whether you work in sales, marketing, finance, or any other business function, Microsoft Copilot is here to help you work smarter, not harder.
Microsoft Copilot is revolutionizing the way business users leverage technology by providing AI-powered assistance in various aspects of daily tasks. In this one-hour session, we will review the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot and explore how it can enhance the productivity and efficiency of business users. Whether you're a business professional, manager, or executive, you'll leave this session with a solid understanding of how to leverage Microsoft Copilot to streamline your work processes and achieve better results.
SharePoint and Teams? Viva Connections to the Rescue!!
This session will provide an overview of what it is and how it can benefit your organization. Did you know that Viva Connections is included with all M365/O365 licensing and a fantastic way to start down the Viva path!
What you will learn:
Microsoft Viva Overview
How to get started with Viva Connections
Viva Connections Demo
MICROSOFT TEAMS APPROVALS
Do you frequently use a form for things such as time off, reimbursement, or refund requests? Did you know that in Teams you can create, review, and approve these all in one place WITHOUT needing to check your email?
What Will You Learn?
• How to set up Approvals in Teams
• How to create Approval requests
• How to review Approval requests
WHAT ARE TEAMS APPS AND HOW WILL THEY HELP ME?
Your organization is using Teams for chat and meetings... but they want more. Introducing Teams Apps! These are small easy apps that can integrate and connect other systems (like SharePoint) directly to Teams.
What you will learn during this session:
What is a Teams App?
How does a Teams App work?
Tips and Tricks to get you started!
Getting started with Teams Apps Management
Are your users spending way too much time going to multiple browsers and applications to find what they are looking for? Teams Apps to the rescue!! Now that we've solved that problem, all those new Teams apps need to be managed and maintained properly. I'll show you some tips, tricks, and lessons learned that will make that job easier for you!
What you will learn during this session:
How to view and manage Teams apps
How to limit which Teams apps are visible and can be installed
How to define policies that display and pin apps to the Teams sidebar
How to manage Teams app development and publishing within your organization
What is Microsoft 365?
Are you new to Microsoft 365 and don't know what is what? In this session, I will give a basic overview of what Microsoft 365 is all about!
In this session you will learn about:
Microsoft 365 Groups
Microsoft 365 Apps (Online vs Client)
License Options
How everything works together!
A Teams-first approach to Office 365 adoption
Office 365 has over 20 core applications available to an average user. More than ever, it is becoming increasingly frustrating for users to know what app to use for what. By focusing on Teams as the central point of all communication and collaboration, you create an environment that is less complex and more productive. Less confusion = more, faster, and better adoption of ALL of the Office 365 tools.
In this session you will learn:
How to create a Teams-first approach for your organization
What things to focus on first to get users excited about using Teams
A basic overview of how Office Groups and Apps work with Teams
I didn't know you could do that in Teams!
Sure, you know about all the common features in Teams like chat, channels, and tabs, but what about some of the other features you haven't seen yet?
Let's be honest, most people are just trying to get through their normal work and don't have time to click ALL the buttons. That's what I'm for! I like to click ALL the buttons to see what this baby will do! Now I want to share all of my tips and tricks with you!
Did you know that you can use filter and search to find things you or others have posted over time? Add non-Microsoft file shares like Google drive or Dropbox for you or your team to access? A way to track scheduling for front-line works, already BUILT-IN? A way to easily collaborate on the CORRECT file? And so much more...
What will you learn?
- Daily tips and tricks like searching and filtering for things you want to find
- How to make team scheduling easy using Microsoft Shifts
- How to use Teams, Channels, and Tabs effectively for collaboration
- How to manage, share, and find files internally and externally
Teams Meetings: An easier approach to herding cats
Scheduling a meeting has always been complicated. Booking a room, coordinating schedules, and getting people to show up is already a lot of work. Remote workers and external participants provide even more complexity.
This session will show you how to use Teams meetings to make sure that everyone knows what's going on and you don't even have to worry about who to invite.
What you will learn:
Where do I create the meeting?
What calendar does it go on?
What happens when I record the meeting?
What about external participants?
SharePoint Modern vs Classic
There's been a lot of buzz about changes in SharePoint, especially SharePoint Online. One of the most obvious changes is the new modern design. It's more confusing that there are still remnants of classic SharePoint available. This session will provide an overview of the new Modern design and what that means for you.
What will you learn?
What does the term Modern vs Classic mean for SharePoint
An overview of some of the new Modern features
Things that haven't changed yet and are still only available as Classic
What the modern roadmap looks like for SharePoint developers
SharePoint Syntex: Working with models
Microsoft SharePoint Syntex is an Office 365 service that helps organizations to use advanced AI and machine teaching to amplify human experiences, automate content processing, and transform content into knowledge.
In this session, I will provide an overview of how to get started with SharePoint Syntex.
You will learn how to create and manage the following using SharePoint Syntex:
Content centers
Classifiers
Extractors
Power Platform AI Builder
Unlocking the Power of AI: Revolutionizing the Way We Work
Explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the modern workplace. As AI evolves, it reshapes industries, enhances productivity, and drives innovation. Understand the significance, the tools available, and trends shaping the workforce. Gain insight into how AI can be leveraged to improve operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.
Key Takeaways:
1. Understand AI Tools: AI tools and platforms and how they integrate into business operations for efficiency and innovation.
2. AI Implemented: Practical strategies to identify opportunities in your organization and overcome challenges associated with AI implementation.
3. AI Future Trends: Emerging AI technologies and trends that influence the future of work, and how businesses stay ahead of the curve.
Join us for an engaging session that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI and revolutionize the way you work.
Right-Sizing the Copilot Success Kit for Your Organization's Size and Maturity Level
As organizations embrace AI-driven solutions like Microsoft Copilot, it's crucial to ensure the tools and resources fit both the business size and maturity level. In this session, we’ll show you how to effectively right-size the Microsoft Copilot Success Kit to align with your organization’s current needs and future goals. Leveraging the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 (M365), we will explore how to assess your organization’s readiness and scale the success kit according to both your organizational size—whether a small business, mid-size company, or enterprise—and your digital maturity level.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to:
>Evaluate your business’s maturity level using the Maturity Model for M365.
>Adjust the Microsoft Copilot Success Kit for small, medium, or large organizations.
>Customize Copilot deployment and adoption strategies based on both size and readiness.
>Maximize ROI by aligning your Copilot strategy with business goals and resources.
This session is ideal for IT professionals, business leaders, and M365 administrators seeking tailored approaches to ensure successful Copilot implementation, regardless of company size or maturity level.
Workshop: Right-Sizing the Copilot Success Kit for Your Organization's Size and Maturity Level
Join us for an immersive full-day workshop designed to help organizations of all sizes tailor the Microsoft Copilot Success Kit to their specific business size and maturity level. With AI-driven solutions like Microsoft Copilot poised to revolutionize the way we work, it’s essential to ensure that your implementation strategy is the right fit for your organization's current needs, capabilities, and future goals.
During this hands-on workshop, we’ll guide you through evaluating your organizational maturity using the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 (M365) and show you how to customize the Copilot Success Kit to align with your business’s size and readiness. Whether you're a small business, mid-sized company, or large enterprise, you'll leave equipped with the tools and strategies to successfully deploy Copilot and maximize its potential.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to:
>Evaluate your business’s maturity level using the Maturity Model for M365.
>Adjust the Microsoft Copilot Success Kit for small, medium, or large organizations.
>Customize Copilot deployment and adoption strategies based on both size and readiness.
>Maximize ROI by aligning your Copilot strategy with business goals and resources.
This session is ideal for IT professionals, business leaders, and M365 administrators seeking tailored approaches to ensure successful Copilot implementation, regardless of company size or maturity level.
Workshop: Mastering Prompt Engineering with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Elevate Your Daily Productivity
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot by mastering the art of prompt engineering. In this full-day workshop, you will learn how to effectively communicate with Microsoft 365 Copilot to streamline and automate your daily productivity tasks within Microsoft 365 (M365). From crafting precise and powerful prompts to manage emails, presentation, and documentation, this hands-on workshop is designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft 365 Copilot’s capabilities.
By understanding the nuances of prompt engineering, you can significantly enhance your own success, reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, and increase overall productivity. You will also learn how to create custom prompts tailored to your specific work scenarios and business needs.
Key Takeaways:
>How to craft clear, actionable prompts for managing everyday tasks.
>Tips and Tricks for using Copilot in M365 tools.
>Hands-on experience customizing Copilot prompts for increased efficiency and time savings.
This workshop is designed for professionals looking to leverage prompt engineering to boost their personal and team productivity using Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Mastering Prompt Engineering with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Elevate Your Daily Productivity
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot by mastering the art of prompt engineering. Learn how to effectively communicate with M365 Copilot to streamline and automate your daily productivity tasks. From crafting precise and powerful prompts to manage emails, presentation, and documentation, this session is designed to help you get the most out of Copilot’s capabilities.
By understanding the nuances of prompt engineering, you will enhance your own success, reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, and increase overall productivity.
Bonus: Learn how to create custom prompts tailored to your specific work scenarios and business needs.
Key Takeaways:
>How to craft clear, actionable prompts for managing everyday tasks.
>Tips and Tricks for using Copilot in M365 tools.
This session is designed for professionals looking to leverage prompt engineering to boost their personal and team productivity using M365 Copilot.
Using M365 Copilot with Microsoft Teams Meetings for Maximum Productivity
In today's fast-paced business environment, maximizing productivity during meetings is crucial. This session will explore how to leverage Copilot with Microsoft Teams Meetings to enhance efficiency and collaboration. We will cover essential features such as enabling recording and transcription, configuring meeting options, utilizing recap features, catching up on meetings, and taking effective meeting notes. Additionally, we will provide sample prompts to help you get the most out of your Teams Meetings. This session is designed for business users and IT leaders who are looking to optimize their meeting experiences and drive better outcomes.
Main Takeaways:
>Learn how to enable and utilize recording and transcription features to ensure no important details are missed.
>Discover how to configure meeting options and use recap features to streamline meeting follow-ups and action items.
>Gain practical tips on catching up on meetings and taking effective meeting notes to enhance team collaboration and productivity.
Join us to discover practical tips and strategies for making the most of Microsoft Teams Meetings with Copilot and learn how these tools can transform your meeting productivity.
2025 Microsoft 365 Community Conference Sessionize Event Upcoming
CollabCon 2024 Sessionize Event
Kansas City Microsoft 365 User Group User group Sessionize Event
Lenexa Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn: Unlocking the Power of AI: Revolutionizing the Way We Work
Have you ever wondered how the buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI) can level up your daily business game? Join Sharon Weaver, Founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting for an interactive discussion where she'll review what AI really is, what AI tools are available, how to implement them into your day-to-day operations, and how AI technology can help businesses become more efficient and effective.
KCDC 2024 Sessionize Event
2024 Microsoft 365 Conference Sessionize Event
CollabDays Utah Sessionize Event
Women at Microsoft Atlanta: 2nd Annual G.R.O.W Together Summit
Microsoft Copilot Training Session
MS Learn Student Ambassadors-Women & Gender Minorities in Tech: International Women's Day Conference
The Women in Gender Minorities in Tech (WGMIT) group plans to celebrate International Women’s Day by organizing a one-month open-source program throughout March. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we will host a conference session featuring inspiring stories from women in technology, including MVPs, CPMS from Microsoft. There will be special session in Spanish language specifically for Spanish speakers.
North America MCT Summit 2024 Sessionize Event
Orlando FL - Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2024 Sessionize Event
M365 COMMUNITY DAYS AT SEA 2024 Sessionize Event
CollabCon 2023 Sessionize Event
May 2023 Microsoft 365 Conference Sessionize Event
Comms vNext 2023 Sessionize Event
M365 Chicago - A Salute to Services! Sessionize Event
CollabCon 2022 Sessionize Event
Scottish Summit 2022 Sessionize Event
Microsoft 365 Virtual Marathon 2022 Sessionize Event
Teams10X Sessionize Event
Teams Nation 2022 Sessionize Event
M365 Below in Chicago! Sessionize Event
Microsoft Teams Day Online 4 Sessionize Event
Microsoft 365 Friday Cabo San Lucas Sessionize Event
Comms vNext 2021 Sessionize Event
IIBA Austin Chapter
The Grass Isn't Always Greener: How to use a Process Gap Analysis
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Teams Nation 2021 Sessionize Event
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Sharon Weaver
Founder/CEO of Smarter Consulting | Forbes Next 1000 | Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP | Microsoft Certified Trainer | Six Sigma Black Belt | Certified Business & Systems Analyst
Orlando, Florida, United States
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