Quick Productivity Improvements
Effective use of Microsoft Teams can result in rapid improvements in productivity, streamlining communication and improving collaboration.
But where does a small business start to gain these benefits? Here.
Productivity Benefits of Teams
The familiar way
Electronic Snail-Mail.
Email an attachment to 5 people for review. 5x’reply all’ =
5×5 copies of the file, 5×5 emails
Consolidation required!
The Teams way
Collaboration and real-time (or asynchronous) co-authoring.
Channel message linking to file:
5 channel replies, one file with everyone’s input, no email
Microsoft’s Recommendations
Microsoft’s adoption strategy is written with large businesses in mind, so we have adapted it for smaller businesses as described below. We can help you through the process.
Teams Implementation Support Service
We were very early adopters of Microsoft Teams, implementing and experimenting with it since its first release. By taking advantage of our Teams Implementation Support Service, you will benefit from our practical Teams experience, backed up by extensive and up-to-date product knowledge. We are Microsoft Teams experts.
Our Teams Implementation Support is aligned with the above Microsoft recommended approach, as follows:
Phase 1:
Planning your move
Initial consultation and introduction
Teams information and strategy workshop for Senior Leaders
Alignment of Team structures with business priorities
Guidance on data transfer and organisation
Phase 2 training priorities
Consultancy support to Phase 1
Phase 2:
Early Adoption
Assistance with selection of early adoption business area
Review and recommendations on structure of Teams and Channels
User training on new working practices and best practice
Consultancy support to Phase 2
Phase 3:
Adoption at Scale
Recommendations on appropriate controls / Teams administration
Advice on standardised Team templates and processes
Business process improvement analysis
Business process automation: identification and delivery, and/or training
Consultancy support to Phase 3
Because every implementation varies and includes different elements of the Microsoft 365 suite, we recommend a core package as follows:
Core Phase 1:
Planning your move
Teams information and strategy workshop for Senior Leaders
(2 hours)
Alignment of Team structures with business priorities
Priorities for Phase 2 training
4 hours consultancy: advice and review for senior leaders
Core Phase 2:
Early Adoption
4 hours consultancy to support early adoption setup and implementation
2-hour User Training session for up to 10 users, covering internal communications best practice and changes to file management working practices
(optional additional training topics as agreed in Phase 1)
Phase 3 (non-core):
Adoption at Scale
Due to the widely varying requirements of different organisations, we recommend Phase 3 support is agreed as specific work packages outside of this core offering.
Pricing
Core package
Core package as above: £1,500+VAT
If purchased individually
Stand-alone 2-hour Senior Leaders’ strategy session: £400+VAT
Stand-alone 2-hour staff training session: £400+VAT
Additional consultancy: £100+VAT per hour
Are you ready to improve your business productivity with Microsoft Teams?