Microsoft 365 Governance: 4 weeks track

The Microsoft 365 Governance Workshop is a comprehensive four-week program designed to empower organizations in establishing effective governance strategies for Microsoft 365. Through a combination of interactive workshops, hands-on exercises, and expert guidance, participants will gain insights into best practices for managing and securing their Microsoft 365 environment. Topics covered include user and group management, data classification and protection, compliance, and policy enforcement. By the end of the workshops, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize Microsoft 365 usage while ensuring security, compliance, and efficient collaboration.

Week 1: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Governance

• Overview of Microsoft 365 services and capabilities.
• Understanding the importance of governance for optimizing Microsoft 365 usage.
• Capture as-is situation and identify (prioritized) organizational needs and challenges.

Week 2: Data Classification and Protection

• Define global information architecture
• Strategies for data classification based on sensitivity.
• Implementation of data protection policies and controls.
• Integration of Microsoft 365 security features for safeguarding sensitive information.
• User and group management

Week 3: Compliance and Policy Enforcement

• Overview of compliance features in Microsoft 365.
• Implementing compliance policies and reporting.
• Enforcing governance policies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Week 4: Summarize and implementation

• Define change plan
• Assign and train ambassadors / champions in the organization
• Define roadmap for next steps

Key Outcomes:

• Participants gain practical insights through hands-on exercises.
• Strategies for optimizing Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity.
• Enhanced security measures and compliance protocols implemented.
• Participants equipped to manage Microsoft 365 effectively post-workshop.

Deliverables:

• Information Architecture document (as-is + to-be)
• Change management & user adoption plan
• Governance plan
• If needed, migration plan [optional, not included in price]
• Roadmap
• Microsoft 365 environment set up following best practices