Microsoft Teams For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Chapter 9

Working Remotely: Embracing Teams to Make Meetings Better

IN THIS CHAPTER

Scheduling and joining meetings

Using Outlook to organize meetings

Dividing into breakout rooms

Creating a shared space with Together Mode

The year 2020 was the year of remote work. Companies and organizations that weren’t used to conducting business remotely suddenly had to adapt to working from home as the coronavirus pandemic caused many governments to issue stay-at-home orders. Although working from home provided the convenience of having no commute, it also meant that so many were now working by themselves. The lack of social interaction during a workday can be isolating.

In this chapter, you take a look at how two Teams features — breakout rooms and Together Mode — can help create an atmosphere of togetherness with your coworkers. You also take a peek at Teams Live Events, which are productions unto themselves.

But first things first. The chapter starts with an introduction to the different types of meetings Teams offers — scheduled meetings, ad hoc meetings, and private meetings — and you ...