TRAINING & EVENTS
Microsoft 365 Training: Essentials for Emerging Leaders – Virtual
In six consecutive one and a half hour sessions, equip your next generation of manufacturing leaders with the digital skills required to lead in today’s connected workplace through these engaging Microsoft 365 training series. Designed specifically for manufacturing environments, participants will build a strong foundation in modern work practices while gaining hands-on experience with the tools they use every day—including Microsoft Teams for collaboration, Outlook and To Do for personal productivity, and SharePoint for secure, efficient document management. The series also introduces practical applications of Microsoft Bookings to streamline scheduling and an executive-level overview of Microsoft Copilot to unlock the power of AI in daily workflows. Each session blends real-world manufacturing use cases with actionable techniques, enabling participants to improve communication, increase efficiency, and drive smarter decision-making across their organization.
November 4, 11, 18 December 2, 9, 16, 2026
About the Presenter:
Michael Griffith, Chief Growth and Technology Officer
Michael joined NWIRC in August 2013 following fifteen years fulfilling various manufacturing roles including product development, sales engineering, and sales and marketing management. Michael served five years in the US Marine Corps as a Korean Cryptologic Linguist and received both his bachelors in Chemical Engineering and Masters of Business Administration from The Pennsylvania State University.
During his tenure with NWIRC, Michael has directly assisted manufacturers as a Strategic Business Advisor, Manufacturing Technology Engineer, and Manager of Business Development/Operations. Michael draws upon his analytical, organizational, and project management skills and experience while working with NWIRC’s current Strategic Business Advisors and support staff to facilitate our regional manufacturers’ ability to accelerate their topline business growth.
Email Robin Keller at rkeller@nwirc.org for additional information or questions.