Study the Project Manager Body of Knowledge and learn what makes a good project manager, a good team leader (not just a manager), and how to manage a team and complete a series of projects. Follow a well-planned, stringently laid out course that will prepare you to be a project manager and get the official Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Project managers are the lifeblood of any project. They are responsible for organizing teams, creating manageable deadlines, and completing those deadlines. They must work with a wide range of different professionals and know how to communicate with each professional in their “own language” whether that be computer science, economics, or marketing. Project manager positions will open up and the industry will see a 6% growth in the next 3 years, increasing rapidly to 2027.
Project managers are the leaders of their given project, and as such must take on a significant amount of responsibilities. Project managers must understand the basics of many different fields and be able to understand the challenges that each might face in order to manage well.
Microsoft Teams as a Team Collaboration Software. This lesson discusses Microsoft Teams' function as a Team Collaboration software that helps teams undertaking projects maintain organization and establish stable communication.
Microsoft Teams' Basic Tools and Features
This segment details the Microsoft Teams tools that allow users to efficiently perform project-related tasks:
1.1. Teams
These are the different communication channels that can be created in the application.
1.2. Meetings
Synchronized with Outlook calendar, this allows users to set meetings.
1.3. Calls
This permits conduct of calls to both users and non-users of Teams.
1.4. Activity
Through this function, mentions and replies can be made
This segment discusses why Microsoft Teams is a good tool for Project Managers. This tackles:
2.1. The application's integration with other Microsoft tools and external add-ons
2.2. How it works effectively with Operating Systems like MacOS, Android, iOS, and even on web platforms.
2.3. How it efficiently functions with Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Teams' Applications and Advanced Capabilities
1.1.Apps
This segment discusses the internal and third-party applications provided by Microsoft Teams that are highly advantageous to Project Managers:
1.1.1. Microsoft Stream – a video streaming app
1.1.2. Polly – for creation of polls in Teams
1.1.3. Karma – allows users to electronically commend colleagues; fosters good habits and provides meaningful feedback
1.1.4. Microsoft Planner – among the Project Management apps that can be added in Microsoft Teams that allows Project Managers to effectively organize tasks
1.1.5. Wiki – stores notes and project outlines
1.2. Advanced Communication Abilities
This segment tackles the Advanced Communication Abilities developed for Microsoft Teams. It discusses the range of capabilities the application has that are designed for greater competency in communication. This part cites the following:
1.2.1. its ability to accommodate up to 20,000 participants
1.2.2. creation of a meeting lobby
1.2.3. the capability of setting a compliance recording policy
This segment discusses how third-party solutions can be integrated into Microsoft Teams to further its competence as a Project Management tool. The discussion includes Human Resources and Time Management integrations.
Be the bridge between every level of communication. Learn how to effectively communicate and work on projects, how to manage, improve and grow a team, and how to set expectations and meet those expectations for upper management.
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