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We share all the latest updates from SWOOP Analytics products, from security and performance to brand new reports.
Announcing the world’s top M365 & Microsoft Teams Collaboration Champions
There was one common thread amongst all the teams and departments that ranked at the top of SWOOP Analytics’ 2023 M365 & Microsoft Teams benchmarking analysis - they had all made the decision to work together in the same way on their digital platform.
Are you winning or losing in digital collaboration?
How can you know if you’re winning or losing when it comes to digital collaboration? The answer is; data.
If you’re using Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, Yammer or Workplace from Meta, we can provide you with a custom report to show you exactly how your organisation’s digital collaboration compares with the rest of the world.
We want you to join SWOOP Analytics’ 2023 M365 & Microsoft Teams benchmarking study
We’re preparing for SWOOP Analytics’ 2023 M365 & Microsoft Teams Benchmarking analysis and we want you to join in! Even better news for you – it’s free!
You’ll be able to immediately see how your organisation compares with the rest of the world and which digital behaviours you excel at, and which need a boost. SWOOP benchmarking is free and your data remains anonymous.
3 ways “teams” are being identified in Microsoft Teams
Do you know what sort of team you’re working in on Microsoft Teams?
If you don’t know what sort of team you’re working in, you could have teams duplicated with crossed purposes and complete mayhem! By identifying how your teams are structured, you can eliminate confusion and focus your work.
What is a good balance between Channel discussions and Chat in Microsoft Teams?
What is a good balance between Channel discussions and Chat in Microsoft Teams? It’s all about synchronous AND asynchronous communication.
Dr Laurence Lock Lee explains more.
Migrating groups between Microsoft Teams “Teams” and Yammer “Communities”
If you have more than 10 people in your team on Microsoft Teams, there’s every chance your “team” should be a “community” in Yammer.
We’ll help you determine where a group should be hosted - Yammer or Teams - and how to migrate between the two.
Top 3 tips when using Microsoft Teams for IT teams
Top 3 tips from the experts when using Microsoft Teams for IT/DevOps teams:
Create house rules, plan how you’ll use Microsoft Teams
2. Commit to working out loud
3. Use DevOps tools in Teams
Why should I use Microsoft Teams?
Why should I use Microsoft Teams?
It can be used as a hub for all your day-to-day work but is this enough to convince you?
Top 3 tips for teachers using Microsoft Teams
Top tip & tricks for teachers using Microsoft Teams
Make it interactive
Start with the user experience, don’t just replicate a real-life classroom
Use asynchronous Q&A sessions for classes
Transform your collaboration with these Microsoft Teams best practices
There are huge opportunities for most companies using Teams to change their collaboration for the better. Here’s how to take advantage.
Top 3 tips to use Microsoft Teams for Frontline Workers
3 tips to use Microsoft Teams with Frontline Workers
Use threaded conversations for shift workers and handovers
Frame messages for the frontline
Trust your workers
Are remote workers less productive when working from home?
Remote workers are less productive when working from home. That’s the conclusion from an international study but what about measuring asynchronous work?
Top 3 tips for Project Managers using Microsoft Teams
We share the top 3 tips for Project Managers using Microsoft Teams.
How to use Microsoft Teams effectively - everything you need to know
The pandemic changed work forever. Here’s how to use Microsoft Teams effectively and transform the way your teams collaborate.
5 things to avoid when using Microsoft Teams – tips from the experts
5 things you must avoid when using Microsoft Teams.
The world’s experts in Microsoft Teams share their top tips for you to get he most from the digital platform.
How to identify where digital transformation is happening in your workplace
We think somewhere in your organisation you have teams that showcase what digital transformation is all about. Do you know who or where they are?
SWOOP Analytics will identify them for you.
“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.
Microsoft Teams Chats, Calls and Meetings come to SWOOP
We've added data from Microsoft Teams calls, chats and meetings to the SWOOP for Teams dashboard.