CollabCon 2024

Classroom 105

The effectiveness of collaboration platforms worldwide hinges on the strength of their end-users. Even with groundbreaking promises from AI, successful implementation still requires robust change management and thorough training. Organizations that realize a return on investment don’t merely invest in the technology; they also prioritize its implementation and adoption. This journey begins before the go-live phase and continues indefinitely. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience in education, change management, training, and adoption, Kristen B. Hubler will guide us toward the path of effective collaboration with the three essential building blocks of ROI. 

The Building Blocks of ROI: Getting the most from your technology investment 

 With Microsoft 365 you have the underlying apps to provide an end to end solution with employee recognition. Let's break down the architecture, build out where you collect information, process and extend the data with Power Automate (I still call it Flow in my mind), dynamically publish to SharePoint pages, communicate status and get approvals using Exchange Online and Teams and absolutely, visualize the data with the best app ever..PowerBI. 

Regardless of the size of your organization, you have options when managing Employee Recognition.

Hell Yes You Can Create an Employee Recognition Solution using Microsoft 365

Join Paul Swider, Founder and CEO of RealActivity, for an insightful session on leveraging Microsoft Startups and the Founders Hub to elevate your startup. Currently, at level 4 of Founders Hub, RealActivity has achieved significant success with their product, the Physician Experience Copilot. Paul will share practical lessons and strategies for maximizing the benefits of Founders Hub resources, including Azure credits, Microsoft 365, GitHub Enterprise, and expert mentorship. Learn how these tools can drive growth, ensure compliance, and enhance your startup's journey in the .NET ecosystem. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from an experienced founder and industry leader.

Leveraging Microsoft Founders Hub for Startups

What's new with social knowledge network in Microsoft 365 and how Viva Engage is introducing new experiences that connect leaders and employees. Innovations will empower leaders to shape culture, inform and align the workforce. Employees have opportunities to gain clarity of purpose, ask questions of leadership, and contribute toward shared goals and initiatives. Join product leadership to learn more and to provide feedback on the future of leader-employee engagement in Viva.