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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting for a fun and informative session on April 13th at noon!\n\n\nPlan Smarter: Microsoft’s AI-Powered Future for Planner & Project\nPat Petersen | MVP\, MCT & Director at RSM US\n \nAn overview of Microsoft’s latest updates\, including the new AI-driven Planner agent and the upcoming changes to Project Online and Project Server. During this session\, we will identify how teams can plan\, prioritize\, and execute more intelligently. \n \n \n\n\nStandard vs. Embedded: How to Use Security Copilot Across Defender\, Sentinel\, Entra\, Intune & Purview\nJack Kaiser | Sr. Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft\n \nYou can experience Security Copilot through a dedicated standalone portal and through embedded experiences inside other Microsoft security products. This session clarifies where to use which experience and what to expect from embedded workflows.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting for a fun and informative session on March 9th at noon!\n\n\nBuilding your AI adoption strategy in Microsoft 365\nShari Oswald | Microsoft MVP\, PowerUP! Learning\n \nArtificial Intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s here\, and it’s built into the tools your organization already uses. But deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot is more than a technical rollout; it’s a cultural shift. \n \nIn this strategic session\, you’ll learn how to lay the groundwork for Copilot adoption using proven change management principles. We’ll guide you through building a tailored rollout plan using Microsoft Planner\, tracking engagement and usage with Power BI\, and designing a learning journey that meets employees where they are. \n \nYou’ll discover how to: \n\nEstablish a people-first Copilot strategy that inspires trust and experimentation.\nMobilize champions and executives to lead by example.\nBuild and personalize learning journeys with content that drives real behavior change.\nTrack adoption success and adjust based on data-driven insights.\n\n \nWhether you’re planning your pilot or scaling organization-wide\, walk away with a repeatable strategy to support users and spark a culture of continuous innovation. \n \n \n\n\nApps\, Copilot\, and Agents: The State of AI in Power Platform\nApril Dunnam | Principal Cloud Advocate (Power Platform) at Microsoft\n \nPower Platform development isn’t just about forms and workflows anymore. AI is now part of the build and user experience itself. \nThis session explores how Copilot Studio agents\, Microsoft 365 Copilot in Power Apps\, embedded AI capabilities\, and new AI‑assisted build patterns are reshaping how solutions are designed and delivered. \n \nWe’ll cover: \n\nThe role of agents\nHow Copilot enhances both makers and end users inside apps\nThe range of build styles: natural language\, low‑code\, and pro‑code\nHow teams can choose the right approach without over‑engineering\n\n \nNo hype. Just a practical look at how AI fits into real Power Platform projects today.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting for a fun and informative session on February 9th at noon!\n\n\nCrawl\, walk\, run with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Connecting business problems to practical AI use cases\nNathan Austin | VP of Business Development at Mytech Partners\nNina Adams | Consulting Practice Director at Mytech Partners\n \nThis session helps organizations identify where Microsoft Copilot fits best using a simple Crawl\, Walk\, Run approach. Learn how to pinpoint “AI-ready” tasks in daily workflows and convert them into role-based prompts\, prompt libraries\, Copilot notebooks\, or automated agents. We’ll cover key questions for your team and demonstrate how to match business challenges with suitable AI solutions. In addition\, we’ll showcase real-world examples from our own experience\, demonstrating how we’ve applied this approach to solve actual business challenges. \n \n \n\n\nWhen AI lies\nTamara Bredemus | Principal Learning Strategist & Adoption Specialist at Planet Technologies\n \nDuring out time together\, we will look at the output we receive from AI and what’s referred to as “hallucinations”\, instances where an AI model generates responses\, such as text\, images\, or data\, that are factually incorrect\, misleading\, or entirely fabricated\, despite appearing plausible. Learn how to recognize\, avoid\, and correct these outputs in everyday AI use.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-february-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting for a fun and informative session on January 12th at noon!\n\n\nLeverage SharePoint Advanced Management to prepare for Copilot\nLiz Sundet | Sr. Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft\n \nOversharing is one of the single most feared elements in rolling out Copilot. The reason is because people don’t know where they have overshared or how to start to tackle it in order to make Copilot more productive. The features in SharePoint Advanced Management help oversharing\, but also the session addresses concerns like having multiple owners\, locking down sites from being discovered by Copilot and fine tuning your organization to be secure\, compliant and ready for the AI revolution. Be prepared by understanding these elements and where to start. \n \n \n\n\nMeet You Workday Copilot | The Workflow Agent in Action\nPat Petersen | Director at RSM\n \nLearn how a Workflow Agent inside Copilot can proactively summarize\, prioritize\, and trigger actions so you spend less time managing work and more time doing it. We’ll also walk through how to set up a Workflow Agent using the Copilot app\, including selecting data sources and prompts. You’ll see where IT and business collaborate on governance\, how access is managed through Microsoft 365 controls\, and what it takes to monitor\, update\, and refine the agent over time so it stays helpful\, secure\, and aligned to real work.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-january-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-energy panel discussion featuring Microsoft MVPs and Regional Directors recapping Ignite 2025’s biggest announcements!\n\n\nIgnite 2025 MVP Panel\n \nJoin us for a high-energy panel discussion featuring Microsoft MVPs and Regional Directors. Our experts will break down the biggest announcements from Ignite 2025\, share real-world insights\, and answer your questions live. Whether you’re an IT pro\, admin\, or business leader\, this session is your front-row seat to what’s next in Microsoft 365 and Copilot. Don’t miss the chance to connect with the community and get the inside scoop from industry leaders! \n \nPanelists include: \nChristian Buckley MVP\, Consultant\, Smarter Consultant \nSuzanne George MVP\, Principal Cloud & Digital\, PwC \nStephanie Donahue MVP\, Avanade \nJoel Oleson – MVP\, Enterprise Architect\, Sony Interactive Entertainment \n \nGet ready for an engaging\, interactive session that will set the tone for 2026 and beyond!
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-december-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100706
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Microsoft 365 User Group - Fall Workshop Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:In-person Microsoft event featuring in-depth workshops on M365 Security\, Compliance\, Administration\, AI\, Adoption\, and Collaboration\n\n\nThe audience of our workshop day focuses on all the Microsoft 365 stakeholders within organizations including: administrators\, architects\, engineers\, operations\, power users\, citizen developers\, and more. The event is scheduled for Friday\, November 7th\, and will be hosted in-person at the Microsoft Innovation Hub (fka MTC) in Edina\, MN. This all-day event runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST and will feature in-depth workshops focused on M365 Security/Compliance\, Administration\, Adoption\, Automation\, AI\, and Collaboration. \n \nSession information and schedule will be added to our website and on CommunityDays.org.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/minnesota-microsoft-365-user-group-fall-workshop-day-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Technology Center – Edina\, 3601 W 76th St 6th Floor\, Edina\, MN 55345\, Edina\, MN\, 55345\, US
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100706
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include Flo Ye and Soumik Maji\n\n\nGetting started with Copilot Studio: From concept to agent\nFlo Ye | Microsoft\n \nJoin us for an engaging introduction to Microsoft Copilot Studio\, designed for users across industries and experience levels. In this session\, we’ll explore the fundamentals of Copilot Studio and walk through the process of building a simple agent. Whether you’re new to the Power Platform or looking to expand your Copilot capabilities\, this session will provide practical insights and hands-on guidance to help you get started. \n \nHigh-Level Agenda \n\nWelcome & Overview of Copilot Studio\nKey Concepts: Agents\, Prompts\, and Knowledge Sources\nLive Walkthrough: Building a Simple Agent\nQ&A and Resources for Continued Learning\n\n \n \n\n\nViva Engage + Copilot: Unlocking community intelligence across Microsoft 365\nSoumik Maji | Microsoft\n \nDiscover how Viva Engage and Copilot together enhance collaboration\, knowledge sharing\, and leadership engagement for organizations of any size\, including government\, enterprise\, and tech-driven teams. \n \nThis session will cover: \n\nHow Viva Engage builds active communities and connects employees across the organization\nPractical examples from Microsoft and customers\nNew Copilot features in Engage\, such as smart catch-up cards\, AI-powered prompts\, and personalized insights through Microsoft Graph integration\nThe impact of Copilot Adoption Communities
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-october-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100706
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include Shari Oswald and Molly Rupert Sullivan\n\n\nCreating the buzz: Increasing adoption through a champions program\nShari Oswald | PowerUP! Learning\n \nDo you know “that guy”…or “that girl” in your workgroup? You know the one…that person that everyone goes to when they are confused about technology. Maybe it’s YOU! These are going to be your greatest allies in your organization when rolling out a new technology! \n \nIn this session we will cover: \n– Why Champions are Important \n– Who would be the best Champions \n– What are the Expectations of the Champions \n– Where to find your Champions \n– When to engage your Champions \n– How to get started building the Champions program \n \nLet’s build a Champions Program that helps you overcome our biggest foe in technology…User Adoption. \n \n\n\nApproaches & requirements for realizing Copilot value\nMolly Rupert-Sullivan | Guidehouse\n \nThis session will draw on real-world insights and case studies to focus on approaches to assess the value M365 Copilot can drive: defining it\, setting up appropriate baselines and data gathering\, measuring the outcomes\, and conducting relevant engagement initiatives to enable people to realize the full potential. We’ll specifically look at the approaches of qualitative perception data via surveys and focus groups + the Insights Dashboard telemetry + KPI alignment and measurement.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100706
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group Virtual Meeting: August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include Ahmed Ashraf Sadek and Molly Rupert Sullivan\n\n\nAI Adoption Journey with M365 Copilot\nAhmed Ashraf Sadek | Data Analytics Manager at Taylor Corporation\n \nDiscover how to kickstart your organization’s AI journey with Microsoft 365 Copilot. This session will walk you through the essentials—from setup and adoption strategies\, governance and ROI monitoring\, to real-world use cases—so you can empower your teams with AI that works where they do. \n \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\n✅ Getting Started: Prerequisites\, licensing\, and technical readiness for deploying Copilot in your M365 environment\n✅ Core Capabilities: AI built into Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, and Teams to generate content\, analyze data\, automate tasks\, and surface insights powered by your organizational context.\n✅ Change Management & Adoption Strategies: Proven tactics to drive engagement and ensure successful user onboarding\n✅ Governance & Security: How to implement responsible AI use\, data access controls\, and compliance best practices\n✅ Measuring Success: Tools and metrics to track ROI\, productivity gains\, and adoption trends\n✅ Real-World Use Cases: Examples across departments—like marketing\, sales\, HR\, and operations—to showcase Copilot in action\n✅ Tips for Scaling: How to expand from pilot programs to enterprise-wide impact\n✅ Resources for Next Steps: Training\, champions programs\, and internal enablement toolkits\n\nThis session is ideal for business champions looking to drive value with AI across Microsoft 365 in their organizations. \n \n\n\n🧠 AI + Admin = Insightful Intelligence\nChris Blackburn | Enterprise Architect – Expert at Datasight\n \nAs AI becomes deeply integrated into workplace productivity\, understanding and governing its usage is critical for IT leaders. Learn how to explore native Microsoft 365 capabilities to monitor\, analyze\, and secure AI usage—especially Microsoft 365 Copilot and other generative AI tools. Learn how to leverage built-in dashboards\, audit logs\, and compliance tools to gain actionable insights\, ensure responsible AI adoption\, and align with organizational governance policies.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-august-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include Stalin Ponnusamy and Heidi Jordan\n\n\nStreamlining business processes with MS Power Platform RPA\nStalin Ponnusamy | Associate Director and Practice Lead at Protiviti\n \nIn this session\, we’ll explore how Microsoft Power Automate Desktop’s robust RPA capabilities can transform labor-intensive tasks into streamlined workflows\, helping your organization save time\, reduce errors\, and boost productivity. We’ll start by introducing core RPA concepts and the fundamentals of building desktop flows. \nWe’ll delve into advanced topics such as integrating cloud flows\, applying error handling and debugging strategies\, and leveraging AI/ML functionalities like OCR. Through demonstrations and real-world use cases\, you’ll learn to design secure\, scalable\, and compliant automations that deliver tangible ROI. \nBy the end of this session\, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and resources to accelerate your RPA journey and drive meaningful business outcomes. \n \n \n\n\nFrom content to conversation: SharePoint Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot\nHeidi Jordan | Manager\, Modern Workplace at Avanade\n \nSharePoint agents are changing the way we work with content—quietly powerful\, always available\, and built right into Microsoft 365 Copilot. In this session\, Heidi will show you how these agents can turn your SharePoint content into meaningful\, in-the-moment answers that help people get things done faster. She’ll walk through real-world use cases\, show you exactly how agents behave in a live demo\, and talk through the governance controls that help you manage them responsibly. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale\, this session will give you a clear\, practical look at what SharePoint agents can do—and how to make the most of them.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-july-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers TBD\n\n\nIntroducing a new tool for corporate communicators – Viva Amplify\nBritt Boston | Principal Growth Product Manager – Viva Amplify at Microsoft \nLearn how Microsoft Viva Amplify empowers leaders and communicators to elevate their message and energize their people by providing a centralized place where communicators can manage their campaigns and communications. Amplify makes it easy to write the communication once and publish to multiple channels simultaneously\, saving time and making the comm’s process simpler. This session will include a live demo of the key capabilities of Amplify and how it addresses the top challenges of corporate communicators. \n \n \n\n\nEvent production in Microsoft Teams\nDon Donais | Director Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft \nNick Stillings | Director of Customer Success\, Modern Workplace at Microsoft \nJoin us for a dive into event production with Microsoft Teams. We will break down the different options in Teams for events\, ranging from public webinars\, all-hands events\, large structured meetings or broadcast events with thousands of attendees. We will share best practices for event planning for these events and explore out-of-the box and advanced production scenarios. We will also compare what’s enabled out of the box and with a Teams Premium license.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-june-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Microsoft 365 User Group - Spring Workshop Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:In-person Microsoft event featuring in-depth workshops on M365 Security\, Compliance\, Administration\, AI\, Adoption\, and Collaboration\n\n\nThe audience of our workshop day focuses on all the Microsoft 365 stakeholders within organizations including: administrators\, architects\, engineers\, operations\, power users\, citizen developers\, and more. The event is scheduled for Friday\, May 16th\, and will be hosted in-person at the Microsoft Innovation Hub (fka MTC) in Edina\, MN. This all-day event runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST and will feature in-depth workshops focused on M365 Security/Compliance\, Administration\, Adoption\, Automation\, AI\, and Collaboration. \n \nSession information and schedule will be published on our website on April 14th.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/minnesota-microsoft-365-user-group-spring-workshop-day-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Technology Center – Edina\, 3601 W 76th St 6th Floor\, Edina\, MN 55345\, Edina\, MN\, 55345\, US
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include Sarah Spieler\, Maria Hall\, and Adam Hickey\n\n\nReimagine flexible work with Microsoft Places\nSarah Spieler | Sr. Product Marketing Manager – Microsoft Places at Microsoft \n \nIn this session\, we’ll provide an in-depth look at Microsoft Places – the newest addition to Microsoft’s suite of AI-powered workplace tools. \nWe’ll walk through how Places reimagines flexible work\, by: \n\nMaking it simple\, fast and easy to coordinate in-person touchpoints with colleagues (and reducing the “coordination tax” in the process)\nModernizing the workplace experience\, making it easy to see colleagues’ workplace locations and foster more spontaneous in-person connections\nOptimizing spaces more effectively\, bringing together a range of location\, occupancy and utilization signals to clearly understand how and when spaces are being used and what changes to make to further improve space usage\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nModernizing your intranet and Power Apps solutions for today’s workforce\nMaria Hall | Modern Workplace Consultant at RBA\, Inc\nAdam Hickey | Senior User Experience Designer at RBA\, Inc \n \nIs your intranet outdated and underwhelming? If it feels stuck in 2010 with uninspiring layouts\, text-heavy images\, and endless lists of unread documents\, it’s time for an upgrade. Microsoft continues to enhance M365 tools\, enabling companies to create visually appealing and highly functional corporate intranets. Discover the latest improvements and tool enhancements\, and gain insights from a UX designer on modernizing your intranet for 2025.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T150000
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include Lewis Baybutt and Don Donais\n\n\nThe evolving landscape of Microsoft 365 Agents\nLewis Baybutt | MVP and Modern Workplace Consultant at Avanade \n \nWe’ve been on the generative AI journey for a while now. 2025 is the year of AI agents. We’re seeing vendors give NLP models within LLM apps scoped focuses to work on\, mixed with chaining and multi-agent and human collaboration to transform enterprise workflows. Microsoft is day-by-day making advancements in the agentic space\, transforming the workplace once again with technology. \n \nThere’s a lot to keep up with. In this session Lewis will bring you up to speed on all things agentic AI\, and agents in Microsoft 365. Whether you’re a productivity hero\, low-code maker\, or pro-developer\, Lewis will highlight the spectrum of agentic complexity achievable with the broad set of capabilities across Microsoft 365 agents from all things Microsoft 365 Copilot to Copilot Studio\, Teams Toolkit\, and much more! \n \n \n \n \n\n\nUnlocking the power of Teams Phone\nDon Donais | Director CSA – Converged Comms at Microsoft\n \nDuring this session\, we will provide a comprehensive overview of Teams Phone\, showcasing its newest features and advanced capabilities. Learn how to leverage seamless connectivity\, enhanced calling options\, and powerful integrations to transform your workflow. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned user\, this session will equip you with the insights and tips needed to maximize the potential of Teams Phone. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead and revolutionize your communication strategy!
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-march-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include Tom Duff and Nick Marentic\n\n\nMicrosoft 365 Tips & Tricks\nTom Duff | Microsoft System Administrator at Cambia Health \n \nIn this fun and informative session\, Tom Duff will share 20 of his favorite Microsoft 365 and Office productivity tips\, with a focus on personal productivity. These tips will span the entire Microsoft 365 platform (SharePoint\, Teams\, and the Office suite)\, and attendees should walk away with at least 4 or 5 gems that can have an immediate impact on your own (and your team’s) productivity. \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEnhancing data governance and compliance\nImplementing Microsoft Purview in an RIA firm\nNick Marentic | Director of Technology at Carlson Capital Management\n \nDuring this session Nick Marentic will take attendees through a real-world journey implementing Microsoft Purview in a Financial Services organization. This presentation explores the strategic implementation of Microsoft Purview within a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm to enhance data governance\, compliance\, and risk management. Attendees will learn how Purview’s unified data governance solutions can streamline regulatory adherence\, protect sensitive client information\, and optimize data visibility across the organization. Key topics include establishing compliance workflows\, leveraging AI-driven insights\, and integrating Purview with existing IT infrastructure. Real-world examples and best practices will demonstrate how RIAs can achieve operational efficiency while maintaining trust and transparency with clients and regulators.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-february-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20250112T233359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T233359Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of our user group are taking over our January meeting! Join us as members Max Fritz and Tim Balk present their solutions.\n\n\nEnable an inclusive workplace with accessible technology from Microsoft\nMax Fritz | Senior Product Manager at Microsoft \n \nDiscover how technologies from Microsoft support diverse employee needs\, including visual\, auditory\, mental health\, and neurodiverse requirements. Learn about the latest features within Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 like Immersive Reader\, enhanced Narrator\, focus assist\, and more\, which provide multiple ways for employees to access and participate in their work. These inclusively designed solutions help more employees engage with their tasks\, optimize productivity\, and improve overall outcomes. Empower employees to reach their potential and gain independence while managers are equipped to support every team member. Plus\, we’ll explore the benefits of AI-powered technology in enhancing accessibility and fostering an inclusive workplace. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n(Almost) everything to know about Microsoft Teams Export API\nTim Balk | Enterprise Cloud Engineer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield\n \nIn this presentation\, I will share my experience at Wellmark\, where I successfully implemented a solution for journaling Microsoft Teams chat and channel messages using the Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell SDK. This session will cover the use case\, process I took to implement the solution. I will also discuss the challenges encountered and the strategies employed to overcome them\, analyze the results and benefits highlighting improvements at Wellmark\, and explore potential future developments to further optimize the journaling process. Join me to discover how leveraging Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell SDK can transform communication management in your organization.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-january-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20241019T023824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T234750Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: December 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: December 2024\n\n\nMVP insights on Microsoft Ignite 2024\n \nJoin us for an exciting MN365 User Group meeting this December! We are thrilled to host a panel of Microsoft MVPs who will share their insights and perspectives on the latest announcements from Ignite 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts\, ask questions\, and learn more about what is coming from Microsoft. Panelists include: Suzanne George\, Stephanie Donahue\, Richard Brynteson\, and Wes Preston.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-december-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20241019T023733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T023733Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: November 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: November 2024\n\n\nPowering marketing with AI\nAbhilekh Verma\n \nEnable participants to effectively comprehend and leverage AI tools and concepts within marketing strategies\, foster an understanding of AI’s impact on marketing dynamics\, explore various AI applications\, and empower them to create AI-driven marketing plans. \n \n \n \n \n\n\nUnraveling the mystery of Viva\nMaddy Dahl\n \nReady to dive into the vibrant world of Microsoft Viva? Buckle up\, because we’re about to embark on an exhilarating tour of not one\, not two\, but my favorite four of the eight mind-blowing offerings within the Viva Suite. Join me as we explore the WHY of each of these different options to see which tool (or tools!) you can use to optimize its value for your organization.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-november-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240801T015033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T182020Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: September 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: September 2024\n\n\nThe science behind creating great PowerPoint slides – and how you can use it in your presentations\nSandra Johnson | MVP & Consultant at Presentation Wiz\n \nThis session will give tips on how attendees can create presentations that connect with their audience(s) to compel them to act in a desired way. Not only will attendees come away with an understanding of the science behind great slide design (based on research that demonstrates how audiences retain information in an audio-visual learning environment); they will see and learn how that science can be applied to their slides. You do not need to be a designer to attend this session. \n \n \n\n\nThe meeting room of the future: today!\nRichard Brynteson | MVP & Director of Development at T2M Works\n \nLearn about all of the exciting changes to Microsoft Teams Rooms\, Devices and AI enhancements.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-september-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240801T015024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T164530Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: August 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: August 2024\n\n\nBuilding enterprise websites with Power Pages\nVinay Nalam | Senior Program Manager at Microsoft\n \nLearn how to build external-facing enterprise websites that connect to your line of business data using Power Pages. \n \n \n\n\nElevate your analytics: Power BI capabilities and AI integration\nAlex Hapka | Buisness Integrations Analyst at SUCCESS Computer Consulting\n \nJoin SUCCESS Computer Consulting’s Power BI expert\, Alex Hapka\, while they showcase the incredible capabilities of this powerful business intelligence tool. Discover how Power BI can transform your data into actionable insights through live demos and interactive sessions. Learn how to harness the power of AI features to enhance your analytics. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your data skills and unlock the full potential of Power BI.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-august-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240625T090456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T090456Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: July 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: July 2024\n\n\nPower employee conversations with Viva Engage\nSarah Haase – MVP & Principal Product Manager  at US Bank\n \nPower employee conversations with Viva Engage \nHybrid and remote work are the new normal\, but organizations struggle to help employees connect\, build relationships\, foster a sense of community\, and find inspiration. This real-world session explores how Viva Engage can foster company culture\, unlock communication and engagement opportunities\, and spark employee creativity. You’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify Viva Engage business drivers and use cases\nObtain Viva Engage buy-in from key stakeholders (e.g.\, Human Resources\, Legal\, Corporate Communications)\nManage and moderate Viva Engage communities\n\nYou’ll leave with practical ideas for building your Viva Engage adoption & governance strategy. \n \n \n\n\nSharePoint Advanced Management – Governance in the AI Era\nJon Lua – Global Black Belt at Microsoft\n \nOverview of SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) and how it helps organizations prepare for M365 Copilot. We will be covering areas like sprawl controls\, oversharing visibility\, access controls and more. Join us for a great discussion and see a glimpse of some of the new capabilities announced recently at the M365 Conference.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-july-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240607T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T200810Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: June 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: June 2024\n\n\nEmpowering M365 User Enablement with Experience Insights\nAmy Ceurvorst | Senior Business Program Manager at Microsoft &\nOliver Cherel | Senior Business Program Manager at Microsoft\n \nJoin Amy and Olivier from Microsoft Digital\, Microsoft’s IT team\, as they explore Experience Insights. Discover how this dashboard empowers your organization to make data-driven decisions\, enhance user experiences\, and drive productivity. \n \n \n\n\nMaintaining Your Microsoft 365 Tenant\nStacy Deere | Owner of Focal Point Solutions\n \nIn this session\, attendees will gain valuable insights into effectively maintaining and managing their Microsoft 365 tenant to ensure optimal performance\, security\, and compliance. As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for communication\, collaboration\, and productivity\, it becomes imperative to understand the essential maintenance tasks and best practices for maintaining a healthy and secure environment. Whether you’re a Microsoft 365 administrator\, IT professional\, or business owner\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively maintain and manage your Microsoft 365 tenant for long-term success. \n \nKey Topics Covered: \n\nOverview of Microsoft 365 Tenant Maintenance\nManaging User Accounts and Licenses\nSecurity and Compliance Considerations\nData Management and Governance\nMonitoring and Troubleshooting\nAutomation and Scripting\nTips for Continuous Improvement
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-june-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240503T034346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T034346Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: May 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: May 2024\n\n\nCreating approval processes with SharePoint Lists and Teams\nJoe Falk | Director of IT at Apothecary Products\nTake the approval process to the next level by using SharePoint Lists to store information about an approval\, then use Power Automate in Teams to handle the approval process capturing the approval comments and summary. We will start with a blank List and take it all the way through emails confirming the approval process has completed.This is an intermediate level session focusing on Power Automate\, SharePoint and Teams \n \n\n\nEssential Microsoft 365 security features crash course\nKarinne Bessette – Technologist at Veeam\nSecurity is top of mind for any business moving to the cloud and even more so for those who had to move out of necessity without a clear action plan. Knowing where to start and what is available can be half the battle. This session will cover some of the top concepts when it comes to securing and monitoring your Microsoft 365 environment\, the best tools to start with\, and which admin center you can find them in. Including but not limited to a look at the Microsoft Purview compliance portal and Microsoft 365 Defender admin center and the osmosis process that has happened since parting ways from what was formally known as the Security and Compliance center. The best part is that some of these are available in your subscription now at no extra charge!
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-may-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240222T212458Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: March 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: March 2024\n\n\nKeeping an “I” in Your AI: The Importance of Prompts and Measurements with Copilot for Microsoft 365\nScott Yokiel | Global Offerings Manager at Kyndryl\nGenerative AI can be considered one of the most powerful tools introduced to the collaboration space since the advent of the internet. With a tool of this magnitude\, it is our responsibility to understand the risks and rewards associated with this technology. Copilot for Microsoft 365 brings this tooling to the Microsoft collaborative tools and into the hands of users. As a strategic tool in your organization\, it is important to consider several factors\, including potential risks\, user enablement\, understanding AI prompting\, tool enhancement\, and value realization. By addressing these questions\, we can ensure that we are leveraging the power of generative AI to its fullest potential while mitigating any potential risks. \n \nTopics Covered: \n\nIdentifying risks\nWho gets Copilot?\nSearch vs. Prompting\nEnhancing Copilots\nValue realization\nNotes from 6 months of production M365 Copilot\n\n \n \n\n\nIntroduction to Power Apps customized list forms in SharePoint Online\nHeidi Jordan | Microsoft Business Application MVP and Sr Modern Workplace consultant with Avanade\nEmbarking on your Power Apps journey can be daunting\, especially with the end of InfoPath support looming. Join Heidi Jordan for an engaging session where she will delve into the transition to Power Apps as the next-generation form designer within SharePoint Online. Drawing from firsthand experience as a newcomer to Power Apps\, she’ll explore the nuances of its functionality\, highlighting both successes and challenges. \n \nTogether\, we’ll navigate the complete lifecycle of a SharePoint Online list form\, tackling fundamental questions such as: \n\nInitiating the form creation process: Where do you start?\nField integration: Where and how do you add form fields?\nAesthetic considerations: Can I (easily) customize the form’s appearance\nUser interaction post-publishing: How do users fill out the form?\n\n \nThroughout the session\, expect a candid discussion enriched with personal insights\, detailing the advantages and limitations of Power Apps. We’ll navigate potential pitfalls while emphasizing critical factors for users contemplating the transition from their current form designer to Power Apps.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-march-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240110T233938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T233938Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: February 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: February 2024 – Topics include Copilot in Microsoft Loop and Going further with the Intune Suite\n\n\nGet in the Loop\, next gen co-creation + Copilot\nMichelle Gilbert | Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft\nMicrosoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams\, content\, and tasks across your tools and devices. Loop combines a powerful and flexible canvas with portable components that move freely and stay in sync across applications — enabling teams to think\, plan\, and create together. Join this session to learn the magic of collaborating with your colleagues and bring in your Copilot assistant to make a richer experience. \n \n \n\n\nGo further with the Intune suite\nChris Blackburn | Solutions Architect at Concurrency\nIntune has revolutionized cloud-based device management\, but 2024 is your year to take your device’s capabilities further with the latest add-on licensing of the full Intune suite. From privileged access to full tunnel access\, additional metrics\, cloud-based PKI\, and more\, get ready to learn how to go further within the Microsoft stack and whittle away dependency on 3rd party supplemental tools in your management stack in this educational session packed with short demos.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-february-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20240104T235242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T235242Z
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SUMMARY:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: January 2024
DESCRIPTION:MN365 User Group virtual meeting: January 2023 – Topics include Teams Phone and Managing tasks with Planner and To-Do\n\n\nContinuing your Microsoft Teams journey with Teams Phone\nDon Donais | Converged Communications CSM at Microsoft\nMicrosoft Teams Phone is a cloud-based phone system that enables you to make and receive calls\, join and host meetings\, and collaborate with your team using a single platform. Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise\, Teams Phone can help you stay connected and productive from anywhere. \nIn this presentation\, you will learn how to: \n\nOverview of voice options for Teams Phone\nHow Emergency Calling works with Teams Phone\nAdvanced calling features\, including Auto Attendants and Call Queues\nDevice considerations for Teams Phone deployment\n\n \n \n\n\nManaging tasks with Planner and To-Do\nShari Oswald | Co-Founder and Productivity Evangelist at PowerUP! Learning\nDo you have to coordinate tasks with your work team? Maybe you just have your own tasks that you need to organize? It can be frustrating and time-consuming to keep everything on track. Did you know that a tool in Microsoft 365 helps you do just that? Let’s explore Microsoft Planner and To-do to see if we can get tasks done more productively.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn365-user-group-virtual-meeting-january-2024/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20230918T012403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T204706Z
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SUMMARY:MN Microsoft 365 User Group virtual meeting: December 2023
DESCRIPTION:MN Microsoft 365 User Group virtual meeting: December 2023 – Join Microsoft experts to discuss the latest updates from Microsoft Ignite 2023\n\n\nDescription\nJoin top Microsoft community experts to learn and discuss the latest announcements and key updates from the Microsoft Ignite 2023 conference in November. We will have an open forum reviewing the highlights and encourage attendees to ask questions. \n \nPanel Experts\n\nStephanie Donahue | Technical Community Lead – Office of the CTO at Avanade\, Microsoft RD & MVP\nSuzanne George | Partner – Modern Workspace & Experience Lead at PwC\, Microsoft RD\nShari Oswald | Co-Founder and Productivity Evangelist at PowerUP! Learning\nMark Rackley | Group Manager\, Technology Leadership at Avanade\, Microsoft RD & MVP
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn-microsoft-365-user-group-virtual-meeting-december-2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20230918T012342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162704Z
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SUMMARY:MN Microsoft 365 User Group virtual meeting: November 2023
DESCRIPTION:MN Microsoft 365 User Group virtual meeting: November 2023 – Topics include external collaboration strategies and AI with M365 Copilot\n\n\nB2B\, Guest Users & Shared Channels…Oh My!\nStacy Deere | MVP and Owner at Focal Point Solutions LLC\nAdding guest users to an M365 environment has been the way for some time but now we have new improved externalguest user access methods.  These methods will Increase security and your ability to collaborate with other organizations safely. We will discuss the difference between a guest and external user and when to use them.  In addition\, we will discuss B2B and walk through the configuration and how to use this configuration to accommodate collaboration with other organizations utilizing Teams shared channels.  \n \n\n\nHarness the power of AI with M365 Copilot\nMichelle Gilbert | Principal Cloud Solution Architect\, Modern Work at Microsoft\nMicrosoft 365 Copilot is a new feature that combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph—your calendar\, emails\, chats\, documents\, meetings\, and more—and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into a powerful productivity tool. It works alongside you\, embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day—Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, Teams\, and more—to unleash creativity\, unlock productivity\, and uplevel skills. Copilot provides real-time intelligent assistance and enables users to enhance their creativity\, productivity\, and skills. \n \nM365 Copilot is also a new Teams app experience called business chat or cross-app chat. It works across the LLM\, the Microsoft 365 apps\, and your data—your calendar\, emails\, chats\, documents\, meetings\, and contacts—to do things you’ve never been able to do before.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/mn-microsoft-365-user-group-virtual-meeting-november-2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20230810T232617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T232617Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Microsoft 365 User Group virtual meeting - September 2023
DESCRIPTION:MN Microsoft 365 User Group monthly virtual meeting – Topics include:\n– Personalization with OneDrive\n– Adoption & change management with AI\n\n\nManaging personalization with OneDrive\nSteven Ray | Senior Developer at HealthPartners\nPersonalization — allowing users to modify their M365 environment — brings with it performance\, management\, and privacy concerns. At HealthPartners\, we turned to OneDrive to solve several of those problems at once. This development-focused presentation will walk through the solution we developed for managing our intranet users’ personalized links\, including a drag-and-drop dashboard\, the ability to choose links from different sources\, and saving the links to a JSON file in each user’s OneDrive.  \n \n\n\nAdoption and change management for modern work in the age of AI\nUmayr Sufi | Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft\nThe workplace is undergoing a new transformation with the advent of AI. Join us in this session to learn how to address this transformation with a structured approach to adoption and change management in your Microsoft 365 environment.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/minnesota-microsoft-365-user-group-virtual-meeting-september-2023/
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100707
CREATED:20230508T161301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T230527Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Microsoft 365 User Group - June 2023
DESCRIPTION:MN365 June 2023 User Group\n\n\nProject Success with M365 \nPresented by Daniel Renier – Milestone Consulting \nIt’s no secret Microsoft Project has assisted the successful delivery of projects for decades. Today\, however\, increased stakeholder involvement and rapid communication needs require additional tools to maintain and improve project success. Well\, look no further! M365 provides the ability to select seamlessly integrated tools that best meet the project management needs of your organization. This session will provide insight into the role that each tool (Microsoft Teams\, Planner\, Project for the Web\, Roadmap\, and Microsoft Project) plays in the successful delivery of projects. \n \n\n\nManaging Low Code/No Code Risk with a Power Platform Environment Strategy \nPresented by Frank Shink – Sr Power Platform Engineer – Ameriprise Financial Services \nDuring this session\, we will discuss what Power Platform Environments are and go through a practical strategy for using them to manage the risks of Low Code/No Code development.
URL:https://mn365.org/event/minnesota-microsoft-365-user-group-june-2023/
CATEGORIES:User Group Meetings
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