Transform Dull Meetings into Dynamic Sessions That Everyone Enjoys Attending with Simple Microsoft 365 Tools!

Transform your virtual meetings into interactive sessions where every voice is heard. Discover how to leverage Microsoft 365 tools to engage your team effectively.

Format

On-demand Workshop

Duration

1.5 Hours

Suitable For

Everyone

Presenter

Jennifer Buchholz

Are Your Virtual Meetings Falling Flat?

Picture this: another day, another virtual meeting. You log in, greeted by a grid of disinterested faces. As the meeting drags on, engagement dwindles to near nonexistence.  Key points get lost in a sea of distractions, and meaningful collaboration feels like a distant dream. 

Transform Dull Meetings into Dynamic Sessions That Everyone Enjoys Attending with Simple Microsoft 365 Tools!

You're not alone in this. Countless professionals are grappling with the challenges of remote communication, struggling to keep their teams connected, engaged, and productive in a world that's rapidly shifted to virtual collaboration. The Cost? Wasted time, diminished morale, and lost opportunities for innovation.

What you'll learn at Jennifer's Live Workshop:

  • Maximize Focused Discussions: Learn to master Teams Breakout Rooms, transforming larger meetings into intimate, productive discussion spaces. This strategy ensures every participant is heard, boosting engagement and driving deeper insights.
  • Unlock Alternative Tools: We'll explore a suite of alternative tools beyond the basics, designed to enhance interaction with external guests. Discover how to overcome common virtual collaboration barriers, making every meeting inclusive and productive.
  • Hands-On Strategies for Dynamic Meetings: Gain practical, actionable knowledge on implementing Microsoft 365 tools to not just conduct, but animate your meetings. Leave equipped to turn any virtual gathering into a lively, memorable session.
  • Instant Engagement with Polls and Forms: Master the art of using Microsoft Polls and Forms to gather real-time feedback and keep your audience engaged. Learn how to craft questions that spark discussion and provide valuable insights on the spot.
  • Visual Collaboration Like Never Before: Dive deep into the capabilities of Microsoft Whiteboard to foster dynamic group engagement. Discover how to use visual aids to clarify concepts, brainstorm ideas, and make collaboration visually stimulating and effective.
  • Seamless Continuous Collaboration with Microsoft Loop: Understand how Microsoft Loop can revolutionize the way you collaborate before, during, and after meetings. We'll show you how to keep the momentum going, ensuring ongoing progress and keeping teams aligned on objectives and tasks.

Agenda:

Microsoft Polls and Forms

  • Create and launch polls to engage attendees and gather feedback in real time.
  • Design surveys with multiple-choice questions, icebreakers, and knowledge checks.
  • Encourage participation by setting expectations at the start of your meeting.
  • Microsoft Whiteboard

  • Utilize Microsoft Whiteboard for visual collaboration and group engagement.
  • Guide participants through collaborative sessions with text, notes, and drawings.
  • Enable collaborative cursors and continue working post-meeting for sustained engagement
  • Microsoft Loop

  • Enhance collaboration before, during, and after meetings with Loop components.
  • Facilitate seamless collaboration within chat messages in Teams.
  • Revisit and revise notes, objectives, and action items for continuous progress.
  • Teams Breakout Rooms

  • Organize small group discussions within larger meetings using breakout rooms.
  • Learn to create, assign, and manage breakout rooms for focused discussions.
  • Share and integrate breakout room artifacts back into the main meeting for comprehensive collaboration.
  • Alternative Engagement Tools

  • Discover tools and strategies for effective collaboration with external guests.
  • Explore alternative solutions to common collaboration challenges in virtual settings.
  • Purchase this training only:
    Get immediate access to this training content with a one-off purchase.
    $97.00 USD

    Description:

    This live online workshop is designed for newcomers to Microsoft 365, IT Consultants, Power Users, and anyone using Microsoft Teams who is seeking to revolutionize their virtual meetings. In the interactive session, participants will learn how to harness the power of Microsoft 365 tools to create engaging, collaborative, and productive virtual meetings. Whether you're looking to gather real-time feedback, facilitate group discussions, or enhance collaboration at various meeting stages, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage these tools effectively. Our expert-led training will guide you through practical strategies and alternative solutions to ensure you're fully equipped to meet the demands of any virtual meeting scenario.

    This training includes:

    • 1.5 hours of training
    • Access to the Collab365 Academy
    • Workshop Resources
    • Watch on Desktop or Mobile

    Thoughts from the Collab365 Team:

    In a world where virtual meetings have become the backbone of our professional interactions, the difference between a monotonous, forgettable session and a dynamic, results-driven gathering has never been more critical. At Collab365, we're not just about imparting knowledge; we're about sparking transformation.

    With this Workshop, we're extending an invitation to you—a call to elevate your virtual meetings beyond the mundane, and to enjoy a highly engaging and interactive workshop with Jennifer Buchholz. This workshop isn't just another item on your professional development checklist. It's a journey into the heart of effective collaboration, designed to arm you with the tools, techniques, and strategies to captivate your audience and drive real, tangible outcomes from your virtual gatherings.

    Why does this matter? 

    Because in the digital age, engagement is currency. The ability to hold your team's attention, to foster meaningful interaction, and to facilitate a collaborative environment remotely is what sets apart true leaders in the virtual space. It's about making every participant feel heard, valued, and energized—transforming passive viewers into active contributors.

    This workshop will challenge you to rethink what virtual meetings can be. With Jennifer's expert guidance, you'll explore the depths of Microsoft 365's capabilities—not just as tools, but as gateways to creating more engaging, productive, and memorable meetings. From leveraging Teams Breakout Rooms for intimate, focused discussions to harnessing Microsoft Whiteboard for real-time collaboration, every moment of this workshop is designed with one goal in mind: to help you unlock the full potential of your virtual engagements.

    What Our Community Had To Say?

    Michael Hillewaere

    Great meeting! You definitely displayed a wide range of technical possibilities, and some great tips as well. For someone who facilitates meetings, this was a valuable workshop!"

    How will I benefit from these learnings in my next meeting?

    I see how I can use the Polls and Forms in daily stand-ups for status updates and roadblocks, for requirements elicitations as my list of questions, and sprint reviews to poll about what went well, and what can can be improved on next sprint...

    Connor Deasey (Academy Coach)

    "We run live sessions hosted in Teams regularly, and it's always been a challenge to keep people not only informed, but also engaged, active and paying attention so they can benefit from attending. After attending this workshop, it's opened my eyes to a host of best practices that I can't wait to try on my own meetings.

    Jennifer definitely practices what she preaches here... one of the most engaging workshops I've attended!"

    Meet your workshop host:

    Jennifer Buchholz

    Jennifer is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek. Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20-years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Excel & Flourish in 2012.

    Based in Milwaukee, Excel & Flourish helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft products through fun technical skills training.

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    As for our Platinum Plan, we invite you to take advantage of our Collab365 Academy with a full-access, 7-day trial. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience all that we have to offer. Please note, due to the nature of this comprehensive trial, we are unable to provide refunds for plan purchases.

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    Can I get an invoice?

    As soon as you purchase your pass you will be emailed a receipt. If you'd also like a formal invoice, please send your request to hello@collab365.com.

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    We're thrilled to have you explore our content! Like many of our happy customers, we're sure you'll find great value in what we offer. If, for any reason, you're not completely satisfied with a stand-alone purchase, please reach out within 30 days. We're more than happy to process a refund for you.

    As for our Platinum Plan, we invite you to take advantage of our Collab365 Academy with a full-access, 7-day trial. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience all that we have to offer. Please note, due to the nature of this comprehensive trial, we are unable to provide refunds for plan purchases.

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    Send us an email at hello@collab365.com and we can help. 

    Can I cancel my subscription?

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    What is included in the Platinum Plan?

    The Platinum Plan offers a comprehensive suite of resources tailored for Microsoft 365 learners:

    • Complete access to our current library of over 200 hours of detailed Microsoft 365 training and 108 Ebooks.
    • A rich selection of over 30 half-day workshops covering essential Microsoft 365 and Power Platform concepts.
    • Membership in an active community of 10,000 learners for peer support and networking.
    • Continuous updates with all new workshops, challenges, and success paths to keep your skills sharp and current.
    • Lifetime access to all virtual summit session recordings, with insights from top industry experts.
    • As we evolve, so will our content. The Platinum Plan includes all future training that aligns with the core educational content and formats currently offered.

    What is not included in the Platinum Plan?

    While the Platinum Plan is extensive, there are a few exclusives that fall outside its scope:

    • One-on-one coaching sessions and personalized, coached training programs.*
    • Custom software solutions or tools that are not a part of the standard offerings within the Collab365 Academy.
    • Niche training that falls outside of the Power Platform, SharePoint, or Microsoft Teams ecosystem.
    • External certifications or formal accreditation from third-party institutions.

    *Please note that there may be occasional exceptions to the coached training programs. Stay tuned for special announcements or offers that may include these features.

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    I have a Platinum Plan or Lifetime, Should I Buy This?

    If you already have an active Lifetime or Platinum Plan, the event recordings are included as are the bonus items. The BYI Program is being run in partnership with another business so is not included. If you are interested in this, please contact hello@collab365.com for exclusive pricing (places are limited)

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