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IN THIS CHAPTER
» Exploring the features and functionalities of Teams
» Making your Teams interaction fun and engaging
» Using the rich meeting capabilities in Teams
Chapter 15
Supercharging Your Team with Microsoft Teams
The way we run business today is very different from how it was done 20 years ago. The global availability of the Internet, the proliferation of mobile devices, and the explosion of cloud computing has forced the evolu- tion of our workforce and our work styles.
To be successful as a business and as a workforce today requires more collaboration, real-time communication, and immediate access to critical information all the while ensuring online safety. Teamwork is no longer a buzzword for big corpora- tions and sports teams — it is now the language for getting work done in small businesses and even solo entrepreneurs. Consequently, the amount of time a typical employee spends “collaborating” has greatly increased. From responding to email, attending meetings, answering phone calls, reporting on task status — employees are getting deluged with heightened expectations to collaborate better, effectively.
To make matters worse, teamwork no longer means working with team members in the same location, in the same time zone, for the same company. You may find that your team members live in various parts of the world and have vastly differ- ent working styles. When it is midnight for some members, it may be late morning for others. Getting everyone on the same page — even with the latest cloud
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