Microsoft Places Envisioning Workshop by FORTÉ

Unlock the full potential of your hybrid work strategy with our Microsoft Places Envisioning Workshop—an interactive session designed to help organizations explore how Microsoft Places can transform collaboration, workplace coordination, and space utilization.

This half-day workshop is ideal for business leaders, IT decision-makers, and facilities teams who are looking to improve employee engagement, optimize office space, and gain actionable insights into how their teams work—whether remote, hybrid, or in-office.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Microsoft Places

We begin with a strategic overview of Microsoft Places, Microsoft’s innovative solution for managing hybrid work environments. Learn how it integrates with Microsoft 365 to provide location intelligence, space reservation, and workplace analytics—all designed to enhance collaboration and productivity.

2. Live Product Demonstration

See Microsoft Places in action through a live demo in our own production environment. We’ll walk you through real-world scenarios including space booking, location-aware insights, and how Places integrates with Outlook, Teams, and Viva. This is not a canned demo—it’s a hands-on look at how we use Places internally to drive smarter workplace decisions.

3. Interactive Discussion & Use Case Exploration

The heart of the workshop is a collaborative discussion tailored to your organization’s needs. We’ll explore how Microsoft Places can be applied to your specific environment, whether you're managing multiple office locations, supporting flexible work policies, or seeking better visibility into workplace trends. Together, we’ll identify key use cases and opportunities for impact, such as:

• Enhancing team coordination through location-aware scheduling • Improving space utilization with intelligent booking and analytics • Supporting employee well-being with workplace experience insights • Aligning hybrid work policies with real-time data

Outcomes

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of Microsoft Places capabilities • A personalized roadmap for adoption and integration • Actionable ideas for improving collaboration and workplace efficiency • Insights into how your organization can leverage Places for data-driven decision-making

Why Attend?

This envisioning workshop is not just a demo—it’s a strategic conversation. Whether you're just beginning your hybrid work journey or looking to optimize existing tools, this session will help you envision what's possible with Microsoft Places and how it can support your business goals.

This workshop is offered either remotely or in-person at our Microsoft Experience Center just outside Chicago, IL.