Planning for Microsoft Places

Our 4-hour remote workshop is specifically designed to empower your organization with the knowledge and expertise needed to effectively deploy and maximize the benefits of Microsoft Places within the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Our professional services help you get started with Microsoft Places or extend its use to enhance organizational efficiency, collaboration, and productivity by leveraging Microsoft 365 capabilities.

Workshop Highlights:

• Introduction to Microsoft Places:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Microsoft Places integrates with Microsoft 365 to transform your workspace by optimizing physical and digital spaces for enhanced collaboration and productivity.

• Identification of Key Use Cases and Scenarios:

  • Analyze and identify specific scenarios within your organization where Microsoft Places and Microsoft 365 can be most beneficial. Examples include optimizing office space utilization, enhancing hybrid work experiences, and improving employee engagement. Learn to identify the most impactful ways to use these tools together to achieve your business goals.

• Live Demonstration of Microsoft Places and Microsoft 365 Capabilities:

  • Location Plans: Efficiently manage and optimize physical office spaces with Microsoft Places while using Microsoft 365 tools to facilitate workspace planning and resource allocation.
  • In-Person Meetings: Seamlessly schedule and coordinate in-person meetings, leveraging the power of Microsoft Teams and Outlook to enhance collaboration.
  • Hybrid RSVP: Streamline hybrid work arrangements with robust RSVP features, integrating with Microsoft Teams to provide seamless coordination between remote and in-office employees.
  • Peek Cards and Expanded Presence: Utilize advanced presence features to improve visibility and coordination, fully integrated with Microsoft 365 to ensure a cohesive experience across platforms.
  • Advanced Features: Explore additional capabilities that enhance workplace experiences by combining Microsoft Places with Microsoft 365’s advanced security, communication, and collaboration tools.

• Technical Readiness:

  • Ensure your IT infrastructure is fully prepared to support Microsoft Places, integrating it seamlessly with your existing Microsoft 365 setup, including Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and other key components.

• Adoption Change Management (ACM) Strategy:

  • Develop a comprehensive ACM strategy to facilitate the adoption of Microsoft Places within your organization. Our experts will guide you through change management processes that leverage Microsoft 365’s capabilities to ensure a smooth transition and high user engagement.

Outcome:

• Current Use Case Evaluation:
  • Receive a detailed evaluation of your current Microsoft Places and Microsoft 365 use cases, along with a tailored rollout plan and ACM strategy to maximize the value of these technologies.
• Next Steps for Implementation:
  • Identify actionable steps to initiate a Microsoft Places pilot, ensuring your organization is equipped to leverage the full potential of Microsoft Places and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Key Benefits:

• Getting Started with Microsoft Places: Learn how to seamlessly integrate Microsoft Places into your existing Microsoft 365 environment, using best practices to enhance collaboration and productivity from day one.
• Extending Use of Microsoft 365: Discover how Microsoft Places can enhance and expand your current Microsoft 365 setup, offering advanced features and capabilities that drive productivity and optimize workspace utilization.

This workshop is ideal for organizations looking to harness the full power of Microsoft Places and integrate it effectively with their existing Microsoft 365 suite, providing expert guidance and actionable insights to drive success.