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Singapore: September 15, 2023 

About the masterclass

Are you prepared for the future potential of technology in the Microsoft 365 workplace? Join us for an in-person workshop that will teach you how to leverage new tools and technologies in the Microsoft Ecosystem to enhance search and discovery within your enterprise. Even if you don't have full control of your information estate, you'll learn how to identify the main elements that contribute to findability, map out possible configurations of Microsoft 365 technologies and information management methods, and identify practical next steps for effective and safe adoption of these technologies in your organization.

This is an in-person workshop with a maximum of 30 participants and is organised in conjunction with the IKO Conference 2023.

Learning objectives

  • To be able to explain how the new Microsoft 365 tools and technologies can enhance search and discovery within the enterprise
  • To understand the strengths and limitations of these new technologies
  • To be able to list the main elements that contribute to findability
  • ​To be able to map out possible configurations of Microsoft 365 technologies and information management methods to meet findability goals and objectives
  • To be able to map out the possibilities and constraints and alternative pathways for effective and safe adoption of these technologies in your organisation
  • To be able to identify practical next steps

Who should attend

Knowledge and Information Managers, IT teams, SharePoint Teams, Search Specialists, Intranet Managers, Document Management System Managers, Registry Managers, Corporate Librarians, KM Champions

Programme outline

Morning: Current Landscape

Arrival and registration 8.45am
  1. Quick introduction - objectives for the day.
  2. What is findability, and how is it achieved?
  3. Morning break
  4. Understand the new search and discovery technologies coming down the pipe in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
  5. What can these technologies do? What is different about them, and how will this impact findability within the enterprise?

Lunch
Afternoon: Planning Ahead

  1. What are the components and building blocks of the new Microsoft 365 platform, and what are their capabilities?
  2. How can these building blocks and components be combined?
  3. Afternoon break
  4. Mapping your possibilities and constraints for adopting these technologies.
  5. What do you need to do now to be prepared to exploit these new technologies safely and effectively? ​​
Masterclass close: 5pm

Masterclass lead

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Agnes Molnar is an internationally-recognised expert in the fields of enterprise search, information architecture, and Microsoft technologies. The author of many acclaimed books, Agnes regularly speaks at technical conferences throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and has been recognized as both a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional since 2008 and Microsoft Regional Director since 2020.

While receiving her Master of Science degree (MSc) from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Agnes developed a passion for helping people understand the power and possibility of search and discovery technologies, and how these innovations could impact their lives, their businesses, and their communities. This passion has guided her career, during which she has consulted many of the world’s largest companies, government agencies, and NGOs in over 30 countries.

In addition to leading the design and deployment of cutting-edge search applications for these clients, Agnes also developed comprehensive training programs focused on knowledge management best practices, user adoption, and success measurement. This pioneering curricula – continually refined to embrace the latest research and approaches, with dedicated tracks for both technical and non-technical teams -proved highly successful. This inspired Agnes to found Search Explained, which since 2013 has been offering its technical expertise and people-friendly training curricula to help clients around the world ensure the success of their knowledge management and search initiatives. 

When not working with clients or managing the global Search Explained team, Agnes enjoys traveling the world, reading, and taking photos.

Workshop Venue

This masterclass is held in conjunction with the IKO Conference 2023 and will be held at:

e2i west
Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability
80 Jurong East Street 21
Singapore 609607

Consider joining us for both days - check out the
conference registration details here (separate registrations).
Nearest MRT Station: Jurong East

Course fee

Fee Type
Early Bird Fee
​(until 14 July)

Normal Fee
​(from 15 July)

3 Participants
​(same organisation)
​Early Bird Fee
3 Participants
​(same organisation)
​Normal Fee
ISKO Members
SGD400
SGD450
SGD350 each
SGD400 each
Non Members
SGD500
SGD550
SGD450 each
SGD500 each
NOTE:  
Payment must be made in advance. 
Registrations are transferable to another person but are non-refundable, except in case of workshop cancellation by Straits Knowledge.  

Contact Us

For more information on the workshop, or if you wish to register by email, you may contact Edgar Tan at ​etan-at-straitsknowledge.com  or by phone at +65 6221 0383

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