Author: Dharmesh Patel

Dharmesh Patel is a seasoned Technical Project Manager with over 15 years’ experience using and implementing Microsoft technologies.  Dharmesh has worked for various large multinational organisations, sectors including Finance, E-Commerce, and Technology as well as continued engagement with Microsoft.  Contact Dharmesh at info@dharmeshpatel.co.uk

Leveraging Office 365 as a Project Management Tool (Session 3 of 3)

Event Description: Boost the effectiveness of your MS Teams during the management of your project! Over the past couple of years, we have shifted to using virtual collaboration mechanisms and virtual meetings to bring us closer together and co-create the future whilst we remain physically distanced. This shift is no longer a trend but a way of working shift that is here to stay. In the series of sessions, you will learn effective ways to run smooth virtual projects leveraging all features MS Teams has to offer. In this three part course, we will cover topics from the basics of MS teams to setting up a team, how to manage teams effectively and up-and-coming new features.   Learning Objectives: Part 5 – Using a Teams Channel, during this section we will cover: o Posts o Notification Settings o Working with files within Teams o Co-Authoring, Commenting, Versioning etc o Video and Audio Meetings o Using the Wiki Tab   Part 6 – new features, during this section we will cover: o New features and what’s coming soon     Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs):This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Business category of the Talent Triangle.

Leveraging Office 365 as a Project Management Tool (Session 2 of 3)

Event Description: Boost the effectiveness of your MS Teams during the management of your project! Over the past couple of years, we have shifted to using virtual collaboration mechanisms and virtual meetings to bring us closer together and co-create the future whilst we remain physically distanced. This shift is no longer a trend but a way of working shift that is here to stay. In the series of sessions, you will learn effective ways to run smooth virtual projects leveraging all features MS Teams has to offer. In this three part course, we will cover topics from the basics of MS teams to setting up a team, how to manage teams effectively and up-and-coming new features.   Learning Objectives: Part 3 – Video and Audio Calls – Microsoft Teams Chat, during this section we will cover: o Start a Call with a User or Group using Teams o Device Settings o Virtual Backgrounds o Running a meeting (Screen Sharing, Recording) o Inviting Others to Call o Chat on calls o Scheduling Calls on Teams o Meeting Breakout Rooms o Locking and Unlocking a Meeting o Microsoft Whiteboard and Teams Integration Part 4 – Overview and Creation of Teams within MS Teams, during this section we will cover: o What are Teams and Channels? o Chat Vs Teams o Teams and Office 365 Groups Explained o Public or Private or Shared Teams o Creating a Team o Adding Members, Owners and Joining Teams o Creating a Channel – types of channels o Removing Members o Teams Settings Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs):This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Business category of the Talent Triangle.  

Leveraging Office 365 as a Project Management Tool (Session 1 of 3)

Event Description: Boost the effectiveness of your MS Teams during the management of your project! Over the past couple of years, we have shifted to using virtual collaboration mechanisms and virtual meetings to bring us closer together and co-create the future whilst we remain physically distanced. This shift is no longer a trend but a way of working shift that is here to stay. In the series of sessions, you will learn effective ways to run smooth virtual projects leveraging all features MS Teams has to offer. In this three part course, we will cover topics from the basics of MS teams to setting up a team, how to manage teams effectively and up-and-coming new features.   Learning Objectives: Part 1 – Microsoft Teams Overview, during this section we will cover: o What is Microsoft Teams o Teams within Office 365 o Open and Login to Teams o Key Navigation and Terminology o Teams Profile and Initial Settings Part 2 – Let’s start Chatting, Microsoft Teams Chat, during this section we will cover: o Introduction to Chat in Microsoft Teams o Creating a Chat with a Group or Individual o Adding Users to a Chat o Key Chat Commands and Tools o Collaborating on Files within Teams Chat o Quick Commands for Cha Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs):UPDATE: CODE mpug092122b for PMI eligibility. This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Business category of the Talent Triangle.  

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Boosting the Effectiveness of your MS Teams Meeting

Event Description: MS Teams has become the center of our day-to-day work, especially when we are collaborating with your colleagues virtually.  This session will provide you a useful insight into using MS Teams effectively and build virtual connectivity with your teams.  Learn effective ways to run smooth virtual meetings leveraging all features MS Teams has to offer.  This shift is no longer a trend, but a shift in the way of working that is here to stay. Learning outcomes include: Define the 4 W’s – Why, What, Who and When Optimising meeting experience Managing follow up actions Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs):This Webinar is eligible for 0.75 PMI® PDU in the Technical category of the Talent Triangle. Presenter Info:Dharmesh Patel is a seasoned Technical Project Manager with over 15 years’ experience using and implementing Microsoft technologies. Dharmesh has worked for various large multinational organizations, sectors including Finance, E-Commerce, and Technology as well as continued engagement with Microsoft.  Contact Dharmesh at info@dharmeshpatel.co.uk

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Tips, Clicks and Tricks to Boosting the Effectiveness of your MS Teams Meeting

Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs):This Webinar is eligible for 0.75 PMI® PDU in the Leadership category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Run your MS Teams meeting effectively > Boot the effectiveness of your MS Teams meeting Over the past year, we have shifted to using virtual collaboration mechanisms and virtual meetings to bring us closer together and co-create the future whilst we remain physically distanced. This shift is no longer a trend, but a shift in the way of working that is here to stay. In this session, you will learn effective ways to run smooth virtual meetings leveraging all features MS Teams has to offer. Learning outcomes include: • Define the 4 W’s – Why, What, Who and When• Optimising meeting experience• Moderating meetings effectively• Capturing meeting notes effectively• Managing follow-up actions Presenter Info: Dharmesh Patel is a seasoned Technical Project Manager with over 15 years’ experience using and implementing Microsoft technologies.  Dharmesh has worked for various large multinational organisations, sectors including Finance, E-Commerce, and Technology as well as continued engagement with Microsoft.  Contact Dharmesh at info@dharmeshpatel.co.uk Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]

What Does the Most Effective MS Teams Meeting Looks Like?

Over the past year, we have shifted to using virtual collaboration mechanisms and virtual meetings as a way to bring us closer together and co-create the future while being physically distanced. This shift is no longer a trend, but a way of working that is here to stay, and, for many, MS Teams has become the number one tool for this virtual collaboration and day-to-day work. Who doesn’t want to optimize this meeting experience, moderate effectively, capture meeting notes, and manage follow up actions with ease? I am happy to share my best practices—tips, clicks, and tricks—with project managers collaborating with colleagues virtually through MS Teams. My on-demand webinar will provide you with the useful insight you need to use MS Teams effectively, build virtual connectivity, and leverage all the features this tool has to offer. This webinar is eligible for 0.75 PMI® PDU in the Technical category of the Talent Triangle.  

Tips, Tricks and Clicks on Effective Project Management Using MS Teams

Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs):This Webinar is eligible for 0.75 PMI® PDU in the Technical category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: The global Covid-19 pandemic and caused the largest shift in virtual remote working and collaboration we have seen; Office 356 has helped businesses around the world to meet this moment. During this session you will learn how best to utilize Office 365 tools available within your subscription supporting you to effectively delivery projects and build virtual connectivity at this uncertain time.  From how to setup and use MS Teams to manage a project, to implementing kanban boards, to ensure prioritization of the highest value work and greatest impact. Learning outcomes include: Presenter Info: Dharmesh Patel is a seasoned Technical Project Manager with over 15 years’ experience using and implementing Microsoft technologies. Dharmesh has worked for various large multinational organisations, sectors including Finance, E-Commerce, and Technology as well as continued engagement with Microsoft.  Contact Dharmesh at info@dharmeshpatel.co.uk Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]

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What Are The Best Practices for MS Teams?

The global Covid-19 pandemic has caused the largest shift in virtual remote working and collaboration that many of us have seen to date. In my view, Office 356 has helped businesses around the world to meet this moment. They have done this primarily with MS Teams, a tool that has become the center of our day to day work, especially when we are collaborating with your colleagues virtually. Besides the obvious use of this tool for communication, I am seeing the use of MS Teams by project managers having its influence on the following areas: Project planning approach Team collaboration Risk and issue management Document management In my on-demand webinar, Tips, Tricks, and Clicks on Effective Project Management Using MS Teams, I’d like to dig deeper into how project managers are using MS Teams to effectively to deliver projects and build virtual connectivity. I plan to cover everything from standard project management activities including planning, action tracking, risk management, and document management to making the most out of this tool for effective communication among teams. We will also discuss best practices for setting up and using MS Teams to manage a project, implement kanban boards, and to ensure prioritization of the highest value work and greatest impact. Watch the on-demand webinar  

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