Stephanie Donahue
Avanade, Technical Community Lead
Stephanie is the Technical Community Lead at Avanade, with a focus on engaging Avanade's technical leadership communities and their passion for technology. As a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP, she has been setting a strategic path from discovery to successful implementations using an innovative approach and consistent methodology. Stephanie is an active blogger and event speaker with over 10 years of experience in SharePoint projects and over 20 years in IT - from basic deployments to information architecture, content management, to business process automation. You can follow Stephanie at @stephkdonahue
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TMS103 - How To use Microsoft Teams for Project Management
If you’re like most organizations, you’ve tried countless project management tools. Microsoft Project? Overkill. SharePoint Task list? Not enough. Third party tools? Expensive. Now that you’ve been using Office 365 for a little while , you might be curious about using Teams to help manage your project content, but you aren’t sure where to get started or what capabilities are there.
Come to this session to learn about how to:
• Create and manage teams with internal and external participants
• Create repeatable templates using Teams templates, site scripts and site designs
• Use Hubs to manage active vs inactive project Teams
• Get the most from the current task tracking tools like Planner and the ToDo app
• Learn about the future of task management in Office 365
Navigating the AI Revolution in M365
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we work, and it's more accessible than ever before.
This full-day workshop led by Stephanie Donahue and Mark Rackley will explore how AI is transforming organizations and what it means for you. Attendees will learn about the AI features available in M365 and how to use them to build applications and workflows.
The workshop will also cover real-world examples of how companies are using AI today and what the future holds for this technology. Get ready to ride the AI tidal wave and discover how it can enhance your productivity and work efficiency.
Exploring the Power of Microsoft Teams Mesh: Revolutionizing Collaboration in the Digital Era
Join us for a session on Microsoft Teams Mesh—a transformative platform revolutionizing collaboration by extending the capabilities of Microsoft Teams.
Explore Teams Mesh features, benefits, and integration with Microsoft Teams infrastructure. Discover real-time communication tools, immersive meeting experiences, and the extension of collaboration boundaries with AR, VR, and spatial computing.
Learn about security, privacy considerations, and real-world use cases. Embrace a new era of teamwork with Microsoft Teams Mesh!
Call to Action: Spreading the Message of Green Software
It’s easy to look at something like a “Green Software” initiative and think…wow that’s so out of reach compared to what I do every day! But there is a growing understanding of the need for organizations to “be green”. Every day more and more companies are adding green technologies that address everything from reducing waste to conserving energy.
The green software initiative is something that everyone from the management office to the developer’s chair should be aware of and the role you play in it. Changing software development practices to be green is a big mindset shift. For example, software optimization used to be the norm, but as technology improved, we became more relaxed in our efficiency.
The responsibility to improve belongs to all of us! So join me in this session as we discuss building a trusted ecosystem of people, standards, tooling and best practices that will push us into an era of connecting sustainable business practices to the impactful work we can do every day from any seat in your organization.
Benefits of Attending this Session:
*Learn about the green software initiative
*Discuss building a trusted ecosystem of people, standards, tooling and best practices
*Connecting sustainable business practices to our own impactful work
6 Tips to improve your Personal Productivity with Viva Insights
With the shift to hybrid and remote work, we've all been tasked with finding new tools and methods for being productive. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the road, Microsoft Viva Insights helps you identify opportunities to build better work habits.
We'll be discussing:
- Blocking focus time and strategies for keeping it
- Utilizing your network and collaboration feedback effectively
- Wellbeing and taking small steps to reduce work burnout
Join me to talk about personalized productivity insights created just for you!
CM102 - Bringing Calm to the Chaos: Modern Content Management that works for everyone
Email, file shares, documents, legacy systems, metadata…..it can be overwhelming. Whether you are planning a brand new Office 365 implementation, migrating from another system, or supporting the Teams and SharePoint sites you already have, this presentation will help you get (and stay) organized.
I will take you through some tips and tricks for organizing even the most challenging users in Office 365:
• Learn about locations that users typically hoard and save their data
• Learn methods to help difficult users adopt Teams and SharePoint
• Sort through all the different tools to help everyone know "when to use what"
• Review easy ways to plan your architecture (and free tools to help!)
• Discuss training methods that will increase user engagement
Rethinking Information Architecture in the Era of Microsoft 365 Copilot
With the introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot, it's tempting to think that information architecture is no longer relevant. After all, Copilot promises to find all your information effortlessly, acting as your personal assistant. However, we need to consider potential challenges. What if Copilot leads users to sensitive content accidentally? Have we adequately secured our environment in our rush to enable remote work? Additionally, how valuable is the content returned in search queries? Is it time to revisit site lifecycle management and retention to optimize Copilot's performance? Join this session as we discuss strategies to prepare your M365 environment for the future, ensuring seamless engagement with Microsoft 365 Copilot while addressing critical information architecture considerations.
Managing Exponential Content Growth with Microsoft Syntex - SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM)
SharePoint serves as a critical component of Microsoft 365, enabling collaboration, document management, and information sharing. However, the challenges of content sprawl and oversharing often hinder organizations from realizing SharePoint's full potential. To address these issues, Microsoft has introduced Microsoft Syntex - SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM), a powerful solution that offers advanced security and content management capabilities.
In this session, we will explore SAM's key features and how it can help SharePoint and IT administrators overcome the challenges associated with exponential content growth. The session will focus on two main areas:
Advanced Access Policies for Secure Collaboration
Advanced Sites Content Lifecycle Management
By attending this session, SharePoint practitioners and administrators will gain valuable insights into leveraging SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) to efficiently manage and govern content growth within your organizations.
Boosting Employee Development with Viva Goals and Copilot
In today's dynamic work environment, organizations strive to empower their employees' growth and development. Microsoft Viva Goals, a powerful platform within the Microsoft Viva suite, offers a comprehensive yet user-friendly solution for goal management and tracking within Microsoft 365. This session dives into the capabilities of Viva Goals and explores how Copilot can augment the goal management experience, leading to improved employee performance and engagement.
Key topics covered in this session include:
*Introduction to Viva Goals
*Leveraging Copilot for Goal Creation
*Goal Tracking and Progress Monitoring
*Strategies for promoting adoption and engagement
Discover how Microsoft Viva Goals and Copilot can accelerate employee development and goal management within Microsoft 365.
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