Podcast Episode #6 Collaborative Notes in Microsoft Teams and thoughts on meeting minutes in M365

Source – https://open.spotify.com/episode/57VR7TSy7quwBzov9WhhUN

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So it’s been a minute but I am back! Below is a new episode for your listening enjoyment. Also, please see the show notes below for links to topics covered in the show, plus AI generated transcript for keyword searchable efficiency. As always, be sure to rate on your podcast catcher, comment/share the post to support the site. Appreciate any feedback!

AI Summary

Message Center Updates:

  1. Collaborative Notes in Teams (MC 690924):
    • Legacy meeting notes (Wiki format) are being replaced with real-time collaborative notes.
    • Notes appear as a panel in Teams meetings, support live collaboration, and integrate with Loop components.
    • Enhanced features include the ability to comment, add images, files, and even GIFs to notes.
    • Notes are stored in the meeting chat for easy post-meeting access.
  2. Custom Link Sharing in SharePoint (MC 69429):
    • Allows creation of short links for files or folders with configurable permissions (e.g., view-only or edit access).
    • Simplifies file-sharing processes within organizations.
  3. File Sharing Updates in Outlook on the Web (MC 69329):
    • Visual and functional enhancements to file sharing in Outlook Web and OneDrive for Business.

Main Topic – Collaborative Notes in Microsoft Teams:

  • Key features:
    • Notes accessible in real-time during meetings and saved in the meeting chat for later reference.
    • Integration with OneNote-like functionality.
    • Usability improvements like adding multimedia to notes.
    • Useful for admins and team members to monitor and contribute to discussions without interrupting.
  • Significance:
    • Addresses long-standing issues with meeting note-taking in Teams.
    • Enhances user experience, making meetings more productive and interactive.

Q&A Highlights:

  • Storage of Notes: Notes are stored in the chat of the respective meeting.
  • Post-Meeting Access: Notes remain accessible after meetings through the channel or chat.

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