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LAKESIDE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

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INTEGRATING WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY

understand how technology improves communication, collaboration, productivity, and security in the workplace

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WHAT IS INTEGRATING WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY?

Integrating workplace technology means combining software, hardware, and communication systems into a single, smooth workflow to help employees work better.

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INTEGRATING WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY

Communitcation Systems

Hardware

Software

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"WHAT'S ONE TECHNOLOGY TOOL YOU USE EVERY DAY AT WORK?"

Technology should help us work smarter, collaborate better, and achieve our goals more effectively.

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WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

Understand the role of technology in workplace efficiency
Identify common workplace technology tools
Improve digital communication and collaboration skills
Practice using technology securely and professionally
Increase confidence in adapting to new technologies

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TECHNOLOGY IN TODAY'S WORKPLACE

"WHAT WORKPLACE TASK COULD BE IMPROVED BY BETTER USE OF TECHNOLOGY?"

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HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT…

Communication

Collaboration

Shared documents
Cloud storage
Team workspaces

Email
Messaging platforms
Video conferencing

Data Management

Databases
Reporting systems
Cloud platforms

Productivity

Calendars
Task managers
Automation tools

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COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION TOOLS

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Email management
Calendar scheduling
Task organization

Chat
Meetings
File sharing
Collaboration

SharePoint/OneDrive

File storage
Version control
Team collaboration

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BEST PRACTICES�✅ RESPOND PROFESSIONALLY�✅ KEEP MESSAGES CLEAR�✅ USE MEETING INVITATIONS EFFECTIVELY�✅ SHARE FILES THROUGH APPROVED PLATFORMS�✅ ORGANIZE DIGITAL FOLDERS�

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PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

CALENDAR MANAGEMENT

SCHEDULE PRIORITIES
SET REMINDERS
COORDINATE MEETINGS

TASK TRACKING

MICROSOFT PLANNER
TO-DO
TRELLO
ASANA

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DOCUMENT COLLABORATION BENEFITS

Real-time editing

Reduced duplication

Improved teamwork

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WHAT TECHNOLOGY TOOL SAVES YOU THE MOST TIME?"

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO 1: TOO MANY EMAILS

AN EMPLOYEE RECEIVES 150 EMAILS EACH DAY.

WHAT TOOLS COULD HELP MANAGE COMMUNICATION?

WHEN SHOULD CHAT BE USED INSTEAD OF EMAIL?

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO 2: TEAM WORKING REMOTELY

A PROJECT TEAM IS LOCATED IN MULTIPLE OFFICES.

WHICH TECHNOLOGIES WOULD SUPPORT COLLABORATION?

HOW WOULD FILES BE SHARED SECURELY?

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO 3: MISSED DEADLINES

A DEPARTMENT FREQUENTLY MISSES DEADLINES.