In today's fast-paced work environment, effective communication and organization are key to success. Microsoft Teams has always been a powerful tool for collaboration, and with its latest update, it's taking things to the next level. The new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams is designed to streamline communication and enhance productivity. Not ready to change, we show you at 1:42 how to get the Teams tile back. Jump to Video
Enhancing Collaboration with the New Microsoft Teams Chat and Channels Experience
Posted by Jon Hood / November 21, 2024 / Microsoft Teams — No Comments ↓
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Microsoft Unveils Major OneDrive Upgrades, and More on Copilot
Posted by Jon Hood / October 10, 2024 / OneDrive, AI, Copilot — No Comments ↓
Hey everyone! Big news from Microsoft – they've just dropped some awesome updates for OneDrive that are going to make our lives so much easier. If you're a fan of OneDrive, you're in for a treat! I’ll share some changes and at the end of this post you’ll find a video that you can watch that should many of these new changes.
7 Reasons Why Everybody Loves LIVE Webinars
Posted by Mark Rickner / October 9, 2024 / Webinars, KLS, Training — 1 Comments ↓
Webinars are short, focused training sessions that take place online. Depending on the subject matter and the learner, we find that live webinars are preferred by many over other training modalities.
New Microsoft 365 Orientation Webinar Series
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / October 1, 2024 / Microsoft 365, OneDrive, End Users, Microsoft Teams — No Comments ↓
KnowledgeWave has scheduled and released a new ongoing and repeating Microsoft Office 365 Orientation series of live webinars for our members. Microsoft 365, although released a while ago, is still new to many people.
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A Guide to Prepare for Secure AI Adoption with Microsoft Copilot
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / September 24, 2024 / AI — No Comments ↓
The advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been impressive. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 80% of enterprises will be using generative AI, a substantial increase from just under 5% in 2023. McKinsey suggests that AI could add an astounding $4.4 trillion per year to the global economy by 2030. While projections don’t push businesses to adopt AI tools, it's about what generative AI can do, and the results are helping businesses make the leap.
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Training for Microsoft Copilot
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / September 10, 2024 / AI — No Comments ↓
Like many organizations, our team is exploring the use of Microsoft Copilot and finding new things that it can do to improve our work and workflow at KnowledgeWave.
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What is SharePoint and Why Businesses Use it?
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / September 3, 2024 / SharePoint — No Comments ↓
I still get asked why a business would move to Microsoft 365, and without a doubt one of the primary driving factors is SharePoint and the business process automation you can leverage with your content across the Microsoft 365 applications. - This post is at the heart, a short post that should provide you with a core foundational knowledge of what SharePoint is, and how businesses use it.
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Microsoft Bookings – Easier Than Ever
Posted by Dave Dec / August 20, 2024 / Microsoft Bookings — No Comments ↓
Bookings from Microsoft is an Office 365 application that allows your customers to book appointments with your staff based on the services you offer and staff availability. And now with an even easier user experience.
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The Art of the Copilot Prompt + Copilot Tips
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / August 6, 2024 / AI — No Comments ↓
Artificial intelligence (AI), including analytical and generative types, has become increasingly discussed. With Microsoft Copilot's release to all customers in November 2023, these discussions have intensified, focusing on how AI, particularly Copilot, might affect our work, its potential benefits, and its capabilities.
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Mastering Microsoft Teams Virtual Appointments: A Guide for Businesses
Posted by Dave Dec / June 20, 2024 / Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams — No Comments ↓
In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance their customer engagement and streamline their operations. Microsoft Teams Virtual Appointments emerges as a game-changing solution, offering a robust platform for scheduling, managing, and conducting remote business-to-customer interactions. This comprehensive guide will explore the features, benefits, and implementation of Microsoft Teams Virtual Appointments, helping you revolutionize your client meetings and boost your organization's efficiency.
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SharePoint Governance Best Practices: Training and Implementation
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / June 7, 2024 / Microsoft 365, SharePoint — No Comments ↓
As organizations continue to embrace Microsoft 365 and SharePoint for their business needs, ensuring that their environments are well-governed becomes increasingly crucial. In this blog post, we will examine the best practices for SharePoint governance training and implementation, with a focus on training services that can help your organization get the most out of its Microsoft 365 investment.
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How to Stop Complaining and Start Building at Work
Posted by Dave Dec / May 24, 2024 / Professional Development, Training — No Comments ↓
In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, it's easy to fall into the trap of complaining about various aspects of our job. Whether it's frustrations with colleagues, dissatisfaction with projects, or general workplace grievances, constant complaining can quickly become a toxic habit that hinders productivity, damages relationships, and stunts personal growth.
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7 Essential Tips for Mastering SharePoint Search and Discovery
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / May 10, 2024 / Microsoft 365, SharePoint — No Comments ↓
SharePoint provides robust search and discovery capabilities that enable users to swiftly find and access relevant information across the vast array of content stored in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. However, to truly make the most of these powerful features, it is crucial to provide comprehensive and effective training that empowers users to utilize SharePoint's search functionality to its full potential.
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SharePoint Training: Unlock the Power of Efficient Document Management
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / April 26, 2024 / Microsoft 365, SharePoint — No Comments ↓
In today's fast-paced business environment, effective document management is crucial for organizations of all sizes. With the increasing volume of digital content and the need for collaboration across teams, having a robust document management system is essential. Forrester recently confirmed that on an average workday, Microsoft Customers add over 2 billion new documents to Microsoft 365.SharePoint offers a wide range of features that can streamline document management processes. However, to fully leverage the capabilities of SharePoint, it is important to implement effective training strategies that empower users to make the most of this versatile tool.
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Three Quick Steps to Exceptional Customer Service
Posted by Dave Dec / April 11, 2024 / Professional Development, Training — No Comments ↓
Whether you are collaborating with customers, students, staff, or patients. Anyone you serve will call on you for help. Customers, prospects, patients, students, staff, taxpayers, citizens, and other businesses. Even your managers and leadership team may be considered the people you serve, so let us call them all customers. Here are three things you can do right now to beat stress when you deal with people who need your help.
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