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The cacophony that is our digital workplace
Any team is only as good as its weakest link so for digital collaboration to work, the collaboration habits of team members need to align if optimal team collaboration is to be achieved.
Find out why the wide variation in collaboration habits within close working teams can be disastrous.
“Right-sizing” your Microsoft Digital Teams with SWOOP
Are you managing the plethora of teams on Microsoft Teams? Are your inactive teams under control? Have you got your digital team size right?
If you’re overwhelmed by the “noise” coming from Microsoft Teams, follow Dr Laurence Lock Lee’s tips to “right-size” your digital teams.
Accelerating Microsoft Teams Adoption with SWOOP
We look at how to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft Teams to avoid the lows and move up the Maturity Model by Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing.
My team is established, now I want to step back and let the Team run itself (Norming)
Nirvana for teams is one where leadership can be shared across all members; members are all connected to each other by frequent two-way interactions; enabling the team to swiftly adapt to new conditions and sustain a consistently high level of productivity. Team outcomes are owned by the whole team and not just one or two members.
What Sort of ‘Team’ should I be aspiring to? Should I be on Microsoft Teams or Yammer?
Microsoft Teams has been established as the collaboration hub for Office 365 and will often become the first port of call for those looking to collaborate online. But is Teams always the correct place to collaborate? Should you be using Yammer?
Teams and Projects – Setting Collaboration Performance Targets
Digital teams are way too large to enjoy the benefits of being a truly high productive team. At an average size of 296 members, there is little chance of achieving the level of cohesion and productivity that more appropriately sized non-digital teams do. A fundamental shift is required in how digital teams are formed. If teams are to truly perform online, they should limit their size to less than 10 members.