Everything we know about Microsoft, we learned in Kindergarten
You’re a pretty good reader, right?
I know, silly question. You’re here, reading, enjoying the fruits of the LinkedIn world.
But I want you to think about that for a minute though – you ARE a good reader, right? You’re sailing right along, reading from left to right, sounding out words you don’t know (although to be fair, I haven’t really properly challenged you here yet).
Seems like you’ve been reading FOREVER.
But really, it’s one of those fundamentals you learned in kindergarten.
Addition, subtraction, reading, and writing. All the fun stuff. You might even call them the basics. Building blocks, if you will.
Learning to read, and really mastering it, allows you to do all kinds of things.
Order in restaurants. Even fancy ones.
Cry over a Hallmark card that hits you right in the feels.
Get your blood boiling over the latest notice from your cable provider/auto mechanic/state representative.
Start your day off with a laugh over the latest Ziggy cartoon (do they still do those?).
The essentials.
What if you hadn’t taken the time in kindergarten to master those basics? You didn’t learn it in a day, right? You had to practice it over and over, reinforce it and really expand your 5-year-old brain.
But what if you didn’t bother with all that? ‘Learned’ it once and then..........Where would you be now?
Let’s apply that to another skill set that you might be in need of fine tuning. You guessed it: Microsoft.
Just like in kindergarten, you benefit most from dialing in on the basics, embracing the training, and repeat. And repeat. And repeat. Oh sorry – you know what I mean.
What happens to a Team when their company pours into their training? When their organization makes the investment to provide expert guidance in all the things that we don’t know, that may not come naturally to us and that we benefit from being exposed to repeatedly, just like learning to read?
Improved Productivity and Efficiency
Microsoft: Employees learn best practices and shortcuts that help them complete tasks faster and with fewer errors, boosting overall productivity.
Kindergarten: You couldn’t read a shortcut text message like ‘lol’ without first knowing that this means ‘laugh out loud’. An all-star in the world of shortcuts.
Higher Retention and Confidence
Microsoft: Reinforcement through repeated learning ensures concepts stick, reducing skill gaps and increasing confidence in using Microsoft tools effectively.
Kindergarten: After the first day it was YOUR turn to read out loud in kindergarten, you wanted to read to your mom, dad, the neighbors, the mailman – everyone. Remember that? Confidence baby.
Better ROI on Technology Investments
Microsoft: When staff fully utilize Microsoft 365 features, organizations maximize the value of their software subscriptions and reduce wasted resources.
Kindergarten: The ROI of the Scholastic Book Fair is a prime example of how learning to read paid off in real dollars.
Enhanced Collaboration and Innovation
Microsoft: Training empowers teams to leverage advanced features like Copilot, Teams, and Loop, fostering seamless collaboration and creative problem-solving.
Kindergarten: You graduated from the Dick and Jane series to Harry Potter like a boss. You can do the same with Microsoft. I promise.
How do we get here?
By investing in the training that is a direct, customized answer to your Microsoft questions. Training that provides follow up options to review allows you to continue to absorb the information at your own pace, and revisit it when you get stuck.
A trainer that is invested in your success and has the tools to get you there is just like your favorite kindergarten teacher.
So, get nostalgic. Make your kindergarten teacher proud. Work on that training just like you did your ABCs and you’ll see your confidence, productivity, collaboration and problem-solving soar.
Also, no more nap time. That could actually get you fired now. You’ve been warned.