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TECHIE FESTIVAL | Collaboration Tools for a Distributed Workforce (Slack, Google Drive, Box, and Zoom)

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This workshop will engage participants in discovering a variety of actual practical applications for using collaboration tools to enhance workflow and boost productivity.

Note: This is a workshop. A laptop is required. Contact techtraining@stanford.edu if you are interested in borrowing a laptop for this workshop.

Abstract

The session will explore and discuss a series of common administrative tasks and managerial challenges that are frequently encountered when working with remote workers or distributed teams. 

Working together participants and the instructor will explore and identify the best collaboration tools available within the Stanford collaboration toolbox which will help to address these challenges in a simple and effective way.

The course will examine how collaborative tools can facilitate communication, planning, organizing and maintaining a productive workflow process for distributed teams.

Tools discussed in this session include:

  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Box
  • Zoom
     

 

University IT Technology Training classes are only available to Stanford University staff, faculty, or students. A valid SUNet ID is needed in order to enroll in a class.

Custom training workshops are available for this program

Technology training sessions structured around individual or group learning objectives. Learn more about custom training


University IT Technology Training sessions are available to a wide range of participants, including Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, such as Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health.

Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.