Improve Work Productivity with Microsoft Teams

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a central location where you and your coworkers can come together? It's finally here! Microsoft Teams is now available. You'll learn about channels, chat, meetings, and more. At any time, your team will be able to participate in the dialogue. Designed to enhance the communication and cooperation within your team using the power of Microsoft Office 365.

An open line of communication for anything and everything

Microsoft Teams makes use of channels to streamline communication. If you choose, you can organize your channels by topic, discipline, project, or even simply for fun! Everyone on the team has access to the channels available to them.

Chat in the manner in which you normally conduct business

It's possible to have a one-on-one or small-group chat with only the people you want to talk to, but everyone on the channel may see and join the conversation. It's possible to @mention persons in a chat, and then Like or Flag a comment for future reference.

Meetings started in seconds

From within the channel or in a private conversation, you can initiate a voice or video call. Make a video call with your entire team or just those you need to collaborate with and share your screen. Those who missed the call can see who joined and what was shared in the conversation history.

Stay involved in the discussion

With the Microsoft Teams mobile app, you'll never be separated from your team again. The mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone keep you connected to the team no matter where you are. You can get them from the App Store, the Microsoft Store, or the Google Play store.

Microsoft Teams is a work environment that has already been configured for you. People and the teams they participate in are unique. Microsoft Teams gives you complete control over how you organize your workspace, giving you the tools you need while also allowing you to show off your personality.

Collaborate on Documents/Files

Office 365's teamwork features are now available in Microsoft Teams. It's easy to share files with your team by uploading them to SharePoint from within the chat. In Microsoft Teams, files can be accessed, edited, and discussed by all participants.

Add Apps/Tools that you need

There are a variety of tools and services that you can use to customize your channels using Tabs. Access, review, and collaborate on documents within the channel with the use of built-in file storage and custom tabs for PowerPoint presentations, Power BI reports, and SharePoint sites, all from within the platform.

Set the channels you want to watch

There can be a lot of communication if you're on many teams. Setting Favorites allows you to keep track of the channels that matter most to you. Staying on top of the latest news is a snap with these channels.

Stay on top of what's going on

With the Activity Log, it's easy to stay up-to-date. Conversations you're participating in, such as @mentions, replies, and likes, receive notifications to keep you up to date on the most current developments.

Don't be afraid to show who you are

Using a wide variety of emojis, GIFs, stickers, and memes allows you to express yourself while keeping the conversation light and fun.

Anthony Chiappetta