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For Alfer Constructionswe carried out a detailed audit of the use of the Microsoft 365 suite in order to optimize the tools for the company's various departments.

Microsoft 365 audit

1. Needs Analysis: We conducted an in-depth audit of Microsoft 365 usage within the company's various departments, including sales, project management, administrative assistants, human resources and executive levels. The main focus was on the use of Outlook, calendar and tasks.

2. Assessment of Current Practices: We examined how each department currently uses these tools, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to maximize efficiency.

3. Quick Recommendations: Developing "quick wins" recommendations that teams can implement immediately to improve their use of Microsoft 365 tools. These recommendations focus on simple but effective adjustments that can quickly improve day-to-day processes.

4. Collaborative implementations: Proposal of collaborative implementations such as the use of Microsoft Teams to strengthen communication and collaboration between teams. This change aims to improve cohesion and efficiency in project and task management.

5. Audit Report: Provision of a detailed report on the audit findings, including needs analysis, rapid recommendations and suggestions for collaborative implementations.

Results :

• Immediate Optimization: Implement rapid recommendations for instant improvements in the efficiency and management of Microsoft 365 tools.

• Improved collaboration: Teams are introduced to strengthen collaboration between teams, facilitating better communication and smoother project management.

• Clarity and Transparency: A clear audit report providing an overview of needs and usage, with concrete recommendations for better use of the tools.

Thanks to this audit, Alfer Constructions was able to identify improvement opportunities to take full advantage of Microsoft 365, reinforcing the efficiency of the tools used and optimizing internal processes.

We then helped them implement Microsoft Teams, with a focus on personalization and efficiency.

Audit and Recommendations

1. Team Structure Analysis: We carried out a complete audit of the internal team structure to identify specific communication and collaboration needs.

2. Customization and configuration: adapt settings and backgrounds in Teams to match your corporate identity, creating a consistent, professional working environment.

3. Training and Adoption: Organization of training sessions for teams to familiarize them with new Teams and ClickUp functionalities and best practices. A strategic overview was provided to ensure smooth and efficient adoption.

4. Deployment Overview: A clear, detailed deployment strategy, with defined milestones for smooth tool integration.

5. Reducing Emails and Meetings: Implementing improved practices to reduce the volume of emails and the number of meetings, favoring smoother communication and better time management.

6. Improved information sharing: Optimization of information sharing processes, making data more accessible and exchanges more transparent.

7. Integration with ClickUp: Creating an optimal balance between Teams and ClickUp to ensure effective synergy between the two tools, facilitating project management and collaboration.

8. Successful Adoption: Ensure the successful adoption of new practices and tools by teams, reinforcing their use and effectiveness on a daily basis.

Results :

• Optimized communication: A significant reduction in the number of emails and meetings, enabling more direct and effective communication.

• Better Information Sharing: Improved access to information and transparency of exchanges between teams.

• Efficient integration: A successful balance between Teams and ClickUp, offering a harmonious solution for project management and internal communication.

• Successful adoption: Smooth adoption of new tools and practices, increasing efficiency and team satisfaction.

Thanks to these initiatives, Alfer Constructions has transformed its internal communications, moving to a more integrated and efficient system that better supports collaboration and project management within the company.

For their weekly management meetings, we then introduced ClickUp. We started with a thorough audit of the current meeting format to identify redundancies and bottlenecks.

We then created a specific document template to structure the meetings. This template includes a list with dedicated views for each phase: meeting preparation, discussion, validation or rejection, and communication. To streamline meetings, we divided preparation into three distinct stages and halved the duration of meetings. We also clarified the agenda and discussion points to ensure greater focus and efficiency.

The implementation of a standardized validation and communication system enabled decisions to be managed more fluidly. At the same time, we facilitated the transition to other ClickUp departments for project activation, ensuring smooth integration and continuity in task management.

Key results :

• Shorter meetings and better preparation.

• Clear agendas and structured discussion points.

• Standardized validation and communication system.

• Smooth transition to ClickUp project management.

For their Human Resources, we quickly realized that they needed a complete overhaul of their processes to gain efficiency. Without any dedicated tools, recruitment and employee management were carried out in a disorganized way, slowing down work and creating bottlenecks.

Our intervention began with the implementation of a complete HR solution via ClickUp. We created a customized recruitment form, which standardized the steps in the recruitment process, ensuring that each new hire followed a clear and structured path. This approach not only accelerated recruitment, but also centralized all information in one place, giving the HR team easy access to applicant files, employee records and machine licenses.

By automating email communication, we lightened the team's workload, reducing repetitive manual tasks. At the same time, we implemented an employee directory and license management system, ensuring ongoing compliance.

For recurring meetings, we introduced document templates, facilitating preparation and ensuring a consistent structure at every meeting. What's more, the integration of a suggestion box, accessible via ClickUp, encouraged active employee participation, while enabling effective monitoring of behavior thanks to automatic reminders.

The results have been immediate and tangible: the recruitment process has become faster, all crucial information is now centralized and easily accessible, and team collaboration has intensified. Standardized on-boarding has ensured a consistent, positive experience for every new recruit, while automated management has strengthened the relationship between employees and the tools they use on a daily basis.

Ultimately, thanks to this digital transformation, we have enabled Alfer Constructions not only to improve its internal processes, but also to create a more harmonious and productive working environment, where every team member feels supported and involved.