Help:Wiki University--Yammer

Yammer
Is the main communication tool for Wiki missionaries. While more informal conversations take place in Skype, Yammer is the tool we use for asking technical questions on policies and coding, as well as questions for leadership. Be aware that the format and look of Yammer changes from time to time with new designs. So the following might not be up to date.

Access Yammer in the Wiki

 * Click here to gain access to the FamilySearch Wiki Missionary Group.
 * It is a closed group so you have to be invited.

Yammer left sidebar



 * The left sidebar on the Yammer screen shows you the groups you belong to. A number by the name of the group indicates new messages. If you want to post a message to a specific group, click on that group and create message. To find a file posted to a group, you need to click on that group also.


 * The small house, top left, is your Yammer home screen.


 * The envelope shows your inbox. If there is a number, you have unread messages. If you click on the inbox you will be able to read your unread messages, which are marked with a blue line down the left side. Under those, you will see message exchanges you have been participating in.


 * The bell with a number indicates notifications (someone liked your message, etc.).


 * The 3 dots indicate a drop down menu of options.


 * The search box allows you to search for people or topics.


 * The browse group option allows you to see all groups available for you to join.

At the bottom of your screen on the left you will see your profile picture and a cog. Click on the cog and you will get a drop down menu for controlling your profile and settings.

Yammer toolbar



 * Near the top of the page is the Yammer tool bar.
 * CONVERSATIONS - are what you see in the form of messages between members.
 * INFO - is the items that are also listed on the sidebar to the right of the page.
 * FILES 25+ - is a list of the last 25 files submitted with messages in CONVERSATIONS.
 * NOTES 25+ - is a list of the last 25 non-conversational items such as agendas to missionary meetings. If you miss a missionary meeting, you can also look at the agenda to see what was discussed.

Right Sidebar



 * On the right side of the FamilySearch Groups page you will see a list of items under the title "INFO." These are links to various projects and informational pages for Wiki Missionaries that have been posted in Yammer.


 * You will also see the conversations that are ogoing and in which you can participate.

Further Yammer Training
For more Yammer tips and a demonstration, you should watch the staff meeting training recording. The Yammer training begins at 4 minutes and ends at 17:40.

Try these out
 Quick Quiz

In the following instances, which would be the better communication tool (Yammer or Skype)?


 * To have a conversation about the weather


 * To talk about network, hardware or software difficulties affecting the mission


 * To post a spiritual thought


 * To ask a quick question about how to handle something


 * To clarify a procedural or policy issue


 * To look up files saved for the Wiki missionaries to reference


 * To ask for an administrative action

Check your answers