Track Changes in Word docs without leaving Microsoft Teams
One of the most common feedback I’ve heard, as a consultant in the field, is this: “We work on Word documents with track changes most of the time. But when we use Teams to collaborate, we have to open it in Word (desktop app) – we can’t use track changes without leaving Teams!”Using Teams & Flow in the Government Cloud: Planner Tasks from Channel Messages
"Picture it..." [using my best Sophia Petrillo Golden Girls voice impression :)].......You have a team that makes a lot of Planner tasks as part of their teamwork. While adding a Planner tab into the Team is a convenient 1-click way to access the team's Plan, what if I wanted an even more friction-less approach? And what if I wanted that same approach to even be able to create Tasks in a Plan outside my Team?Using Teams & Flow in the Government Cloud: Tracking End-User Video Training
In this article I thought I'd tackle the following idea: I have a series of training videos for my end users, and I want to track whether or not they've viewed the videos, perhaps as a way to assess completion so I can make them a nice "Congratulations!" certificate. 🙂 In this scenario, I'm trusting my users to tell the me truth (why wouldn't they?) and I don't need to integrate with any learning management systems. Just something simple. Also, I'd like for the data regarding submissions to be viewed in Teams by the staff responsible for managing the content. Let's take a look at one way to put this together quickly with SharePoint, Flow and TeamsWelcome to the Public Sector Community Blog!
Greetings everyone and thank you for your dedication Public Sector missions and better serve citizens! As you move through your digital transformation journey it’s this Public Sector community where we connect with peers and experts in the Public Sector to discuss solutions, products, deployment, adoption learnings, and best practices.The Role of Storytelling in Community Building
On building community. "Stories are the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal." – Dr. Howard Gardner, Harvard University Storytelling has played a crucial role in human connection since the inception of civilization. It shapes identities, preserves historical records, and fosters a sense of belonging within communities. Whether conveyed through spoken word, literature, or digital media, storytelling possesses the ability to unify individuals, create shared experiences, and enhance communal bonds. The Power of Storytelling in Community Building Fostering Shared Identity Stories help communities define who they are and what they stand for. They preserve cultural traditions and values, passing them on to future generations. Encouraging Empathy and Connection Personal narratives allow people to understand each other’s experiences and struggles. Stories create emotional connections that transcend differences, building unity. Inspiring Action and Change A compelling story can mobilize people around a cause or mission. Communities often use storytelling to advocate for social change and inspire collective action. Strengthening Engagement and Participation Shared narratives encourage individuals to take active roles within their communities. Engaging stories help retain interest and commitment to communal efforts. Preserving History and Legacy Oral and written storytelling ensures that a community’s history remains alive. Stories highlight past challenges and triumphs, shaping future aspirations. I love a bookstore and find that they are great places to gather. I have many in cities around the world that I love to dip into over and over and that have wonderful schedules of events. Libraries as well, and most have programs where they sell books at a big discount. Librarians are also some of the smartest people you will meet and who know everything about the cities they serve. It has been interesting learning that "Barnes & Noble is planning to open at least 60 new stores in 2025 — a stunning turnaround for a bookseller that just a few years ago closed hundreds of locations and appeared doomed to follow in the footsteps of its shuttered competitors. Barnes & Noble opened 57 new locations in 2024 and operates around 600 stores in total, making it the largest bookseller in the US. In recent years, the bookseller has also leaned into the popularity of book content on TikTok and using #BookTok as the hashtag - and the post-pandemic thirst for "third spaces" to meet and socialize." - Business Insider To that end - our stories matter. Another favorite quote from Doctor Who, "We are all stories in the end, just make is a good one." Stories have the power to inspire, connect, and bring people together. Start by sharing your personal experiences, whether through conversations, writing, or digital platforms. Encourage others to do the same and contribute to a culture of storytelling that strengthens your local community, this community - the best community in tech. What story will you share today? And where and how will you share it? #ThePowerofCommunity #Storytelling #CommunityBuilding #BelongingMatters #CuppaCommuniTea #MicrosoftCommunity 🍵 Today I am drinking a cuppa Throat Coat by Traditional Medicines - Organic Throat Coa tea supports throat health with renowned slippery elm, used in Native American herbal medicine for hundreds of years.Join us April 20 for an insider look into the Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations Center (Webinar)
Join experts for a live chat throughout the webinar to learn how the Teams for Emergency Operations Center tool can help enable your public safety organization to streamline operations. Thursday, April 20, 2023, 8:00 – 9:00 AM (GMT-07:00).
