This course marks the latest installment in NAAG's "Work Smarter, Not Harder" masterclass series for legal professionals seeking to enhance their productivity when working within the Microsoft product suite. Participants will receive guided walkthroughs on specific collaborative and time-saving features located in Outlook, Word, and Teams applications. Such features include creating Outlook templates for sending emails that contain standard language or recurring attachments, converting PDFs to editable text with Word, utilizing Loop Components to allow multiple people to work on the same content directly within a Teams meeting, and more. Additionally, the course offers suggestions for using Microsoft Copilot to streamline tasks, while providing guidance on ensuring that use of integrated AI tools complies with applicable workplace policies.

After completing this course, participants will be equipped to take advantage of Microsoft tools and features that can make daily workflows easier, reduce repetitive tasks, improve collaboration, and help keep information organized. This course is recommended for those who are new to the Microsoft product suite, or for those looking to level up their productivity and reduce time spent on complex or recurring tasks.

• Identify hidden time-saving features in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Utilize Copilot for productivity while remaining compliant with workplace policies regarding AI.
• Implement techniques for scheduling and managing emails effectively in Outlook.
• Apply efficient, consistent formatting and tables of contents to Word documents.
• Enhance communication and collaboration in a Teams environment.