Google Apps is a self maintaining, easy to use, and is a very powerful application if deployed and can greatly boost the productivity of any company or organization. The problem though is the idea of familiarity when it comes to switching to such a platform. If utilized incorrectly, it can actually bring forth confusion rather than its intended gains.
To address this problem we came up with check list to help companies migrate to Google Apps with the purpose of you realizing the full potential of the platform.
Change Management Plans
It is recommended to change the entire management plan proportionate to the size of your organization. Here is a link for specific best practices that you can employ.
http://deployment.googleapps.com/Home/change-management
Deployment Training Seminars
Google in itself provides numerous free, live webinars hosted by top IT professionals as well as Google trainers and developers. There are regular webinars as well as scheduled ones. Click on the link below to check the link below to see the best time that you and your team are available.
http://deployment.googleapps.com/Home/deployment-training-seminars
Communication Templates
Any action plan, especially on regarding changes, depends on good communication between individuals. Knowing this, Google offers a number of communication templates. It can be in the form of announcement posters, reminders, and email notifications. Such mediums can facilitate user orientation with regards to the change.
http://deployment.googleapps.com/Home/user-resources/communications-templates
Online Training Centers
Shifting to Google Apps gives you access to a huge database of online training materials from Google. Said materials can be in the form of docs, videos and tips and tricks which can be posted on your site for your team to see.
http://deployment.googleapps.com/Home/user-resources












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