K2's Collaboration Tools And Best Practices

K2's Collaboration Tools And Best Practices

K2’s Collaboration Tools And Best Practices

Course - K2's Collaboration Tools And Best Practices

Major Topics

  • The primary drivers of collaboration
  • Who are the leading collaboration technology providers
  • Why collaboration sometimes fails
  • Best practices to facilitate collaboration
  • Today’s leading collaboration providers and tools

Learning Objectives

  1. List at least three drivers for today’s collaboration needs
  2. Differentiate between key technology providers in the field of collaboration
  3. Specify examples of policies and procedures that can enhance collaborative efforts
  4. Name key benefits and risks associated with collaboration

Description

Collaboration remains one of today’s hottest topics. Technology has fueled today’s collaboration options, and work-from-anywhere environments virtually demand collaboration platforms. In this session, you will learn today’s best tools and practices to facilitate more effective collaboration in your organization.

In this session, you will learn about today’s mainstream collaboration platforms – Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoho – and how these options are similar and differ. You will also learn about other collaboration options, including Slack, Zoom, and Webex, and you can incorporate these tools into your collaboration environments. Further, you will learn about some of the best practices and procedures that must be in place to optimize your collaborative environments and experiences.

Compliance Information

Business professionals seeking to create or enhance collaboration in their work environments None Information Technology 2 Credits January 1, 2025

Overview

Collaboration remains one of today’s hottest topics. Technology has fueled today’s collaboration options, and work-from-anywhere environments virtually demand collaboration platforms. In this session, you will learn today’s best tools and practices to facilitate more effective collaboration in your organization.

In this session, you will learn about today’s mainstream collaboration platforms – Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoho – and how these options are similar and differ. You will also learn about other collaboration options, including Slack, Zoom, and Webex, and you can incorporate these tools into your collaboration environments. Further, you will learn about some of the best practices and procedures that must be in place to optimize your collaborative environments and experiences.

Course Details

  • Understanding the Cloud-based options available in a Microsoft 365/Office 365 environment
  • How to use tools such as Teams, Planner, and Power Automate
  • Storing data in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business

  1. Identify relevant, Cloud-based components of the Microsoft 365/Office 365 subscription model
  2. Differentiate between OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Online
  3. Cite examples of how Teams can improve productivity and enhance collaboration and communication
  4. List examples of other Cloud-based services available through a Microsoft 365/Office 365 subscription
  5. Specify situations in which tools such as Planner, Power Automate, Bookings, Stream, and Sway might enhance individual and organizational productivity, efficiency, and profitability

Intended Audience — CPAs and other business professionals who are seeking to leverage their Microsoft 365/Office 365 subscriptions by taking advantage of some of the Cloud-based features available in these environments

Advanced Preparation — None

Field of Study — Computer Software and Applications

Credits — 4 Credits

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Published Date – November 2, 2022

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