Are you an internal communicator or business user of Microsoft 365 tools and looking to improve and elevate your intranet systems and enhance internal communications and employee engagement in the workplace?
Learn how to use the M365 platform (SharePoint, Teams, Viva & Copilot) to simplify and boost internal communications & the digital workplace experience.
About This Internal Communications with M365 Event
Participants will acquire invaluable insights and expertise through immersive sessions and demonstrations to proficiently leverage M365 tools like SharePoint, Teams, Viva, and Copilot.
You will learn how to apply the key M365 tools and create a complete intranet and engagement platform, including:
- Maximizing M365 integration: seamlessly incorporate M365 tools to boost workforce engagement and productivity.
- Crafting a dynamic intranet: design an intuitive SharePoint intranet to improve collaboration and content organization.
- Empowering collaboration: use Microsoft Teams as a central hub for project management and communication, enhancing teamwork efficiency.
- Enhancing employee experience: leverage Microsoft Viva’s insights to improve employee engagement and well-being.
- Creating engagement: develop a platform with SharePoint, Teams, and Viva to drive participation and community interaction.
Benefits Of Attending M365 Virtual Certificate Training Series
- Access practical presentations showcasing real examples and proven strategies from industry leaders.
- Certificate of attendance for CEUs.
- Gain guaranteed extensive instruction on leveraging M365 for immediate enhancement of internal communications.
- Get real-time answers to your most pressing questions regarding M365 integration and optimization for internal communication workflows.
Agenda
Day 1 - 09/10/2025
- 11:00 am - 11:10 am - Chairperson's Welcome
- Ben Skelton, Vice President - Habanero Consulting Inc
- 11:10 am - 11:55 am - Workshop: How To Redefine Your Intranet Governance Model
- Ben Skelton, Vice President - Habanero Consulting Inc
- 11:55 am - 12:40 pm - Workshop: Transforming Employee Experiences with Microsoft Viva and Copilot
- Kanwal Khipple, Chief Executive Officer - 2toLead
- 12:40 pm - 12:55 pm - Case Study
- 12:55 pm - 1:25 pm - Panel: Driving Culture & Connection: Leveraging Viva for Employee Engagement & Well‑Being
- Dr. Ghenwa Habbal, Talent & Employee Experience Manager, MENA - Ford
- Daviera Powell, Senior Manager, Internal Communications - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Moderator: Ben Skelton, Vice President - Habanero Consulting
- Nathaniel Beck, IT Manager O365 Platform & Collaboration - Johnson Controls
- 1:25 pm - 1:30 pm - Parting Thoughts, Q&A, Biggest Take-Aways!
Day 2 - 09/11/2025
- 11:00 am - 11:10 am - Chairperson's Welcome
- Ben Skelton, Vice President - Habanero Consulting Inc
- 11:10 am - 11:40 am - Case Study: Driving Internal Communications with Copilot's AI-driven Assistance
- Andrea Eveslage, Intranet Strategy Manager - Michigan Medicine
- 11:40 am - 12:10 pm - Case Study: Implementing Governance Policies for SharePoint Content Management
- 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm - Case Study: Team-based Collaboration Models in Teams for Project Management
- Alex Snyder, Sr. Analyst, OCM Technology Communications - Foot Locker
- 12:40 pm - 12:50 pm - Sponsor Tech Talk
- 12:50 pm - 12:55 pm - Sponsor Break
- 12:55 pm - 1:25 pm - Panel: Optimizing Cross‑Platform Messaging: Tactics for Seamless Internal Communications Across SharePoint, Teams & Viva
- Brianna Rhodes, Digital Communications Manager - Abbyy
- Moderator: Ben Skelton, Vice President - Habanero Consulting
- 1:25 pm - 1:30 pm - Parting Thoughts, Q&A, Biggest Take-Aways!
Speakers
Daviera Powell
Senior Manager Internal Communications - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Dr. Ghenwa Habbal
Talent & Employee Experience Manager, MENA - Ford
Anthony Bolton
Senior Manager Employee Communications, Events, and Brand - Gulfstream Aerospace
Allyse Denmark
Vice President of Internal Communications - OneDigital
Who Should Attend
This event is designed and researched for directors, managers, vice presidents, specialists, officers, project leaders and consultants involved in:
- SharePoint And Microsoft Teams Projects
- Employee Communications
- Intranet Communications
- Digital Communications
- Internal Communications
- Employee Engagement
- Strategic Communications
- Corporate Communications
- Training & Development
- Employee Relations
- Public Relations
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
