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Here at SolomonEdwards, we understand that in today's fast-paced work environment, leveraging digital collaboration tools can significantly enhance productivity and streamline communication within teams. Listen in to a special podcast episode of Harvard Business Review's HBR IdeaCast to see how tech industry experts utilize these tools effectively: https://lnkd.in/ejtB3w6c #DigitalCollaboration #Productivity #TechAtWork #RemoteWork #TeamWork #WorkflowOptimization #HBRIdeaCast #SolomonEdwards

Curious about how to balance the need for in-person work with the benefits of remote flexibility? 💬 In our latest recap of the Remotely Possible podcast, Aaron Mackey shares the hybrid work model implemented at Sonata Therapeutics that has helped them maximize the benefits of both. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ Hybrid models maximize the value of workplace tech investments. ✅ Clear communication guidelines are crucial for effective remote collaboration. ✅ Spontaneous interactions are vital for maintaining team cohesion. Read more and have a listen: https://lnkd.in/gjkjs89h #HybridWork #CollaborationRevolution #RemotelyPossiblePodcast #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation

🙀 Have you ever wondered what goes inside a Meeting Room? With Thousands of rooms being deployed by Microsoft, Zoom and/or Webex technologies, it is crucial, that everyone "KNOWS THE ROOM." 😎 Read this amazing ❣ article for such insights. I will soon release a podcast on this. 👍 Please like, share and follow for more such content! #MTR #Zoom #webex #meetingrooms #poly #logitech #biamp #yealink #crestron #avdesign #videoconferencing #techcommunity https://lnkd.in/ebeS6SBc

Is the default way to #collaborate to use every available tool for everything? There are lots of ways to collaborate as a team right now. So how do we find time to #focus and get stuff done - whilst still collaborating? Especially as we have continued to add more tools to the mix, typically not taking any away. The lovely folks at Reworked invited me recently to join them on their Get Reworked Podcast where I shared experiences and advice on a key technique to help us: #asynchronous working. We explored: 🚨 How to get started with asynchronous collaboration. 🚨 Why we need to be more deliberate in choosing which collaboration tools to use when. 🚨 Why team charters can change how you collaborate and communicate for the better. 🚨 How you can convince people to change their habits. 🚨 How working out loud supports asynchronous work https://lnkd.in/gA2qKczj

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Join us for this month's Teams Tuesday Meetup Podcast where we dive into "How Mesh Can Improve Collaboration in Your Company." 🌐 This discussion will be packed with insights you won’t want to miss! We will go "Live" tomorrow! https://bit.ly/4fTTOok #MSTeams #MeshTechnology #MVPBuzz

Unlocking the Power of Digital Collaboration Tools 🔓 Are your team's tools helping or hindering productivity? A recent podcast shed light on this crucial question. Key takeaways: 🔍 Conduct tool audits to streamline and reduce decision fatigue 📊 Implement clear usage guidelines for consistency and efficiency 🎓 Provide targeted training on critical functionalities ⚖️ Balance synchronous and asynchronous communication methods 🔄 Regularly assess tool effectiveness and be open to AI solutions Remember, it's not about having the latest tools, but about using the right ones effectively. Let's rethink our digital workplace strategy! #DigitalWorkplace #Productivity #TechInnovation #BusinessTransformation #FutureOfWork

The pandemic has undeniably reshaped our work lives, and one of the most significant changes has been the adoption of video conferencing technology. In the latest episode of Legendary Leaders, Peter Kingma and I discussed how this innovation has fostered a more flexible work model, allowing for a blend of in-person and remote work. However, is the recent push for in-office presence outdated in a world where technology has proven remote work can thrive? Or are we missing something crucial when workers aren’t physically together? And what about those in manufacturing, healthcare, or other hands-on professions who can't enjoy this flexibility? What’s your take? ▶️ Listen now: https://buff.ly/2VnTK87 and https://buff.ly/3NtrE73 🎙️ #Leadership #CashFlowManagement #RemoteWork #BusinessStrategy #Podcast #LegendaryLeaders #FutureOfWork #PeterKingma

On the show this week, Steve and Paul talk through a plethora of new updates arriving in #Microsoft Teams, Entra ID's leap towards zero trust, plus MVP Andy Huneycutt joins the Podcast to discuss Copilot for Microsoft 365 adoption. The post Teams & #Entra ID New Features, Plus Copilot Adoption in the Real World: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E13 appeared first on Practical #365. #zerotrust #entraid #questsoftware

Ever felt like you're drowning in meetings? 🌊 Trust me, you're not alone! I've been there too, but let me share something game-changing! 🚀 🤖 _Transforming Meeting Mayhem_: - Microsoft's Copilot is tackling meeting overload head-on! - Real-time recaps & task lists? Yes, please! - Can't make a meeting? "Follow" it like a podcast! 🙋♂️ _Say Hello to Interactive AI_: Copilot isn't just about notes; it's your meeting sidekick, sparking ideas and guiding the conversation flow. Imagine a virtual brainstorming partner! 🏠 _Making Remote Work, Work_: - Crisp, clear convo with noise suppression tech - Speaker Coach turns you into a presentation pro 🌐 _Inclusivity at its Heart_: Background declutter and live translations? That's how we embrace diversity and keep everyone on the same page! Excited about these tools? What's your biggest meeting challenge - let's chat in the comments! 👇 #MicrosoftAI #Productivity #RemoteWork #MeetingSolutions #TeamCollaboration #InclusiveTech

This may seem like a boring topic, but it is crucial! 💥 Look at your communication set-up to save time, money and decrease frustrations. If you work virtually, how the team and organization use the communication tools is fundamental. This podcast gives valuable advice. 👇 First an interview with Paul Leonardi, who shared shocking statistics of inefficiencies that we all recognize: - People spend 84 minutes a day looking for information they need. - 30 minutes a day deciding which tools to use for a specific task. - An hour a day switching between different tools. According to Paul, we have an overabundance of digital tools at the workplace. Too much choice is demotivating. Companies should create a guideline on which tools to use for which task. --- Sandra Ma (at 28.00 min) provides an actual example of how a company improved the use of digital collaboration tools. They were intentional about their communications and agreed a task-technology fit with these specific agreements: - Use slack for quick exchanges, non-urgent questions and status update. Not the source of truth for anything important. - Email for important communications to the broader team, sent at the end of the week. - Video meetings for problem solving and complex topics. - A spreadsheet as the single source of truth, all information about project is there, list all the owners and roles and responsibilities. They could all trust that all the latest information is in the one source. 📈 Result: time savings, money savings, more efficiency, elimination of confusion. Launch product faster, no surprises, no mishaps. Team felt better. #tasktechnologyfit #globalcollaboration #virtualleadership #globalteams