Unraveling the Mysteries of Microsoft Power Platform: A Deep Dive into Low-Code Development, Strategic Foundations, and the Power of Conversations

Mar 11, 2024

Take a deep dive into Microsoft Power Platform, from low-code development to strategic foundations. Laugh along with conference mishaps and quirky experiences. Explore workload prioritization, ecosystem mapping, and the role of executive vision. Learn about low-code development's 'six P's' and managing unstructured data. Reflect on the power of starting conversations to enhance lives.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Conference Experiences, Walking Distances, and Shoeless Presentations

03:16 • 2min

Architecting Strategic Foundations for a Platform Ecosystem

05:06 • 22min

Strategic Leadership and Value Creation in Non-Technology Companies

26:36 • 5min

Enhancing Skills for Ecosystem Architects and Cloud Strategists

31:56 • 25min

Embracing Multi-Cloud Approach and Ecosystem Collaboration

56:40 • 24min

Casual Conversations on Conferences and Birthdays

01:20:47 • 2min

Personal Reflections, Imaginative Business Ventures, and Mentoring Challenge Reminder

01:22:33 • 5min

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Strap in, as we take an exhilarating tour through the guts of the Microsoft Power Platform. We promise to demystify its strategic foundation and prove to you why it stands apart from building solutions and governance. You'll share laughs with us as we recall unique conference experiences like presenting without shoes and, believe it or not, PowerApps and Power Automate tattoos.

As we venture further into this digital landscape, we hammer home the importance of erecting a sturdy strategic foundation to foster a thriving platform ecosystem. You'll see the value of workload prioritization, ecosystem mapping, and the critical role of executive vision in ensuring an organization's prosperity. And not just that, but we also touch on the necessity of a flexible budgeting model for technology. The CFOs, we're looking at you! We've got some insights that might make you rethink your approach.

We also delve into the world of low code development, where we discuss the 'six P's': purpose, plan, platform, process, people, and portfolio. The conversation takes an exciting twist as we explore the concept of the low-code city and the application portfolio. We'll reveal how to manage unstructured data and the magic of Cognitive Search for indexing and analysis. As we conclude this intriguing journey, let's reflect on the power of starting conversations and the potential they have to enhance our lives. So, if you're ready for a knowledge-packed adventure, join us and let's learn together.

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