K2's Collaboration Tools And Best Practices
2.00 Credits
Member Price $105
Non-Member Price $135
Overview
Collaboration remains one of today’s hottest topics. Technology has fueled today’s collaboration options, and work-from-anywhere environments virtually demand collaboration platforms. In this session, you will learn today’s best tools and practices to facilitate more effective collaboration in your organization.
In this session, you will learn about today’s mainstream collaboration platforms - Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoho - and how these options are similar and differ. You will also learn about other collaboration options, including Slack, Zoom, and Webex, and you can incorporate these tools into your collaboration environments. Further, you will learn about some of the best practices and procedures that must be in place to optimize your collaborative environments and experiences.
Highlights
The primary drivers of collaboration
, Who are the leading collaboration technology providers , Why collaboration sometimes fails , Best practices to facilitate collaboration , Today’s leading collaboration providers and tools
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of collaboration technologies
Designed For
Business professionals seeking to create or enhance collaboration in their work environments
Objectives
List at least three drivers for today’s collaboration needs , Differentiate between key technology providers in the field of collaboration
, Specify examples of policies and procedures that can enhance collaborative efforts , Name key benefits and risks associated with collaboration
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Thomas Stephens, K2 Enterprises
Thomas G. (Tommy) Stephens Jr., CPA, CITP, CGMA, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including: • Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm; • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company; • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses. In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. Over the past twenty-seven years, Tommy has presented over 2,800 educational sessions to over 71,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Non-Member Price $135
Member Price $105