How To Use the M365 Platform (SharePoint, Teams, and Viva) To Simplify and Boost Internal Communications, Employee Engagement & The Digital Workplace Experience
About This Internal Communications with Microsoft 365 Event
Through comprehensive sessions and practical demonstrations, you’ll gain valuable insights and skills to effectively utilize M365 tools such as SharePoint, Teams, Viva, and Copilot to foster collaboration, streamline communication, and enhance employee engagement within your organization.
You will learn how to apply the key M365 tools and create a complete intranet and engagement platform using SharePoint, Teams, Viva, and Copilot including:
- Maximizing M365 Toolkit Integration: Seamlessly integrate M365 tools for heightened workforce engagement and productivity.
- Crafting a Dynamic Intranet: Design and implement an intuitive SharePoint-based intranet to enhance collaboration and content organization.
- Empowering Team Collaboration: Utilize Microsoft Teams as a central hub for project management and communication, boosting teamwork efficiency.
- Enhancing Employee Experience: Leverage Microsoft Viva’s insights and resources to elevate employee engagement and well-being.
- Creating Interactive Engagement: Develop an engaging platform using SharePoint, Teams, and Viva to drive participation and community engagement.
Benefits Of Attending This ALI Virtual Certificate Training Series
- Access practical presentations showcasing real examples and proven strategies from industry leaders.
- Networking list for attendees to continue the conversation after the conference.
- Certificate of attendance for CEUs.
- Gain guaranteed extensive, hands-on instruction on leveraging M365 for immediate enhancement of internal communications.
- Get real-time answers to your most pressing questions regarding M365 integration and optimization for internal communication workflows.
Certifications
Receive your personalized certificate of completion for the “Internal Communications Strategies with M365: how to maximize SharePoint, Teams, Viva & Copilot” course immediately following the event. This may be submitted for continuing education credits at a variety of organizations.
Add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your commitment to professional development and to highlight your new skills.
Event Dates: Feb 13th, 20th, and 27th 2025
Agenda
Session 1: 2/13/2025 - 02/13/2025
- 11:00 am - 11:10 am - Chairperson's Welcome
- Chris Lucier, Digital Workplace Consultant - Habanero Consulting
- 11:10 am - 11:55 am - Workshop: Stop, Collaborate, and Communicate: Driving Employee Engagement with AI
- Jared Matfess, Architect, AI Solutions Team - AvePoint
- 11:55 am - 12:25 pm - Case Study: Next-Gen Collaboration: How Edelman Leverages Microsoft Teams & CoPilot to Transform Internal Communications and Drive Client Success
- Amira Barger, MBA, CVA, CFRE, Executive Vice President, Head of DEI Advisory, Health Communications - Edelman
- 12:25 pm - 12:55 pm - Case Study: Try Viva Engage to Amplify Your Employee Comms Strategies and Increase Influence
- Katie (Whitworth) Gillespie, Internal Communications Department Manager, Associate - Burns & McDonnell
- 12:55 pm - 1:25 pm - Panel: Supercharging Internal Communications with the Microsoft 365 Productivity Suite
- Karly Moore, Senior Project Manager, Communications & Engagement Strategies - The University of Vermont Health Network
- Misty Moore, Communications Manager - HCA Healthcare
- Dayna Lovelady, Employee Engagement Manager - The Christian Broadcasting Network
- 1:25 pm - 1:30 pm - Parting Thoughts, Q&A, Biggest Takeaways!
Session 2: 2/20/2025 - 02/20/2025
- 11:00 am - 11:10 am - Chairperson's Welcome
- Ben Skelton, Vice President - Habanero Consulting Inc
- 11:10 am - 11:55 am - Workshop: How To Redefine Your Intranet Governance Model
- Ben Skelton, Vice President - Habanero Consulting Inc
- 11:55 am - 12:25 pm - Case Study: Driving Internal Communications with Copilot's AI-driven Assistance
- Felipe Archila, CIPT, CIPP/E, Director, Digital Workplace Analytics - The Coca-Cola Company
- 12:25 pm - 12:55 pm - Case Study: Guardians of the Intranet: Governance Strategies for Optimal Content Management
- Jessica Shirley, Manager, Internal Communications - UPMC
- 12:55 pm - 1:25 pm - Panel: Transforming Your Intranet into a Collaborative Powerhouse with SharePoint
- Michael Blumenthal, MVP, Microsoft Product Manager, IT Administrative Systems & Support - NORC
- Richard Tremblay, Senior Communications Specialist - AAA Northeast
- Susan Hanley, President - Susan Hanley LLC
- 1:25 pm - 1:30 pm - Parting Thoughts, Q&A, Biggest Takeaways!
Session 3: 2/27/2025 - 02/27/2025
- 11:00 am - 11:10 am - Day 2 Kick Off & Chairperson Address
- Chris Lucier, Digital Workplace Consultant - Habanero Consulting
- 11:10 am - 11:55 am - Workshop: Transforming Employee Experiences with Microsoft Viva and Copilot
- Kanwal Khipple, Chief Executive Officer - 2toLead
- 11:55 am - 12:25 pm - Case Study: Sector-specific SharePoint Solutions for Document Management
- Jason McCree, Global Executive and Leadership Communications - Merck
- 12:25 pm - 12:55 pm - Case Study: Team-based Collaboration Models in Teams for Project Management
- Robin McCasland, SCMP, IABC Fellow, Senior Director, Corporate Communications - Health Care Service Corporation
- 12:55 pm - 1:25 pm - Panel: Fostering Meaningful Employee Engagement through Microsoft Teams and Viva
- Bryan Frank, People Analytics - Nuvance Health
- James Tyer, Viva Engage + Answers in Viva Customer Experience - Microsoft
- 1:25 pm - 1:30 pm - Parting Thoughts, Q&A, Biggest Takeaways!
Speakers
Chris Lucier
Digital Workplace Consultant - Habanero Consulting
Lisa Tsering
Internal Communications Specialist - Stanford Healthcare
Misty Moore
Communications Manager - HCA Healthcare
Ben Skelton
Vice President - Habanero Consulting Inc
Who Should Attend
This event is designed and researched for directors, managers, vice presidents, specialists, officers, project leaders and consultants involved in:
- SharePoint And Microsoft Teams Projects
- Employee Communications
- Intranet Communications
- Digital Communications
- Employee Engagement
- Strategic Communications
- Corporate Communications
- Training & Development
- Internal Communications
- Employee Relations
- Public Relations
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
