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Teams Pilot Emails

Teams Pilot Emails

Goal: Encourage pilot users to experiment with the application and record their observations while becoming resources for team members during the subsequent global rollout.

T-5 Pilot Participant Expectations

What: T-5 Communication – Pilot Participant expectations email
Target Send Date:  5 business days prior to Pilot Launch [Feb 17] From: Corporate Email Address to Pilot Participants (Responses sent to Where?) Subject:  Get Set: Pilot Launches Feb. 24 Primary Link:  Pilot Expectations and Scenarios (a word document)  

What to expect on February 24

Thank you again for your willingness to pilot MS Teams with us!

During the pilot, you will have both Teams and Skype on your computer. You’ll use Teams to communicate to other pilot members, and you will continue to use Skype as you normally do to chat with the rest of [Company] and third parties.

This week:

Please preview this brief Pilot Expectations and Testing document before the Feb. 24 launch.

Next week, February 24:

  • Launch day – February 24 – the MS Teams desktop app will be automatically added to your PC.
  • Start using and testing Teams, following the scenarios in the testing document.
  • Continue collaborating in Teams through March 20, documenting your experience along the way in the online feedback form.
  • Already using Teams? We still need your feedback!

Thank you. Your role in the pilot is crucial to helping us create the best experience for all [Company] users.

Watch the welcome video

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Learn more and get help here:

  • Teams Quick Start Guide: Find your way around fast.
  • Teams SharePoint Site: Your hub for all Teams info and training.
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Answers and resources.

T- Pilot launch

Your Teams pilot starts today!

MS Teams icon - purple letter T and human figure icons.MS Teams has been installed on your computer. Please launch Teams from your Start menu and start collaborating!  

Start testing Teams

  • Make notes in the Test Scenarios document as often as needed. This document is for your private use – you won’t need to share it with us.
  • Once you complete the pilot test scenarios, please share your feedback in the Pilot Feedback Form no later than March 20.
  • Consider going mobile with Teams. Here’s how.
  • Use Teams to chat and collaborate with other pilot members.
  • Use Skype to chat with anyone not in the pilot. Skype will remain available until later this year.

Get help here:

  • Can’t find Teams on your PC? Please email us.
  • Teams Quick Start Guide: Find your way around fast.
  • Teams SharePoint Site: Your hub for all Teams info and training.
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Answers and resources.
  • For other questions about Teams or the pilot, visit the Teams Pilot Workspace.

T+5 – Feedback Request

We want to hear from you!

Thank you for your participation in the Teams pilot! As you get used to Teams, please share your experiences through the Pilot Feedback Form.

Learn more and become an expert:

  • Visit the SharePoint Teams site for updates regarding the Teams training playlists to expand your use of the Teams platform.
  • Learn more about joining the O365 Global Champion program.

Pilot ends March 20

  • Submit the Teams Pilot Feedback Form.
  • Post questions, comments and improvement suggestions to the Teams Pilot Workspace.

Get help here:

  • A close up of a sign Description automatically generatedCan’t find Teams on your PC? Please email us.
  • Teams Quick Start Guide: Find your way around fast.
  • Teams SharePoint Site: Your hub for all Teams info and training.
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Answers and resources.
  • For other questions about Teams or the pilot, visit the Teams Pilot Workspace.

T+10 Thank You and Follow-Up

Thank you for your participation in the Teams pilot so far! Remember to share your experience through the Pilot Feedback Form.

Learn more and become an expert:

  • Visit the SharePoint Teams site for updates regarding the Teams training playlists to expand your use of the Teams platform.
  • Learn more about joining the Office 365 Global Champion program.

Pilot ends March 20

  • Submit Feedback using the Teams Pilot Feedback Form.
  • Post your questions, comments and improvement suggestions to the Teams Pilot Workspace. 

Get help here:

  • Quick Start Guide: highlights Teams features and navigation options
  • Teams SharePoint Site: connects to Teams information and training
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Answers and resources
  • For other questions about Teams or the pilot, visit the Teams Pilot Workspace.