Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/160Simon’s brief introduction about his life and what he does when he’s not working Talks about his educational and professional background How Simon started with the Power Platform Talks about his journey to GSK Discussion about what is GSK, who is GSK and his role on GSK Simon’s definition of Digital transformation Talks about the Power Automate and the Flows they built The key Flow they now depend on that builds on what they can consistently use in their organization Areas where they use Flow at present Talks about the next challenge they might deliver next year The important functions in Power Automate and building Flow for productivity The hero PowerApps they have right now that is the best example of their application The recommendation he can give to people on how they can get started in creating a COE inside an organization  How they make sure that the Apps they are building are supportable by the organization long term Discusses how they manage the Governance, Digital guide rails and the Support infrastructure How did the Power Ranger Community in GSK come about? A discussion about the story behind the Power Ranger Community in GSK The impact of having individuals who are great in developing various products and how it changed the view of capabilities of those who are non-technologies and coming to power Platform The social tool they use so they can share information within the team which allows conversations to flow where people can learn Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/159A brief introduction about Kylie’s life – she grew up in Canada, presently residing in Washington, DC.  The story of Pink Monkey  How she started with Microsoft Business Applications and her area of responsibilities   Kylie’s journey towards becoming a Microsoft MVP Kylie’s industry role and to the various companies she works for   The different industries she works with  Discussions about the CRM User Group  Advice for people who are wanting to start a new user group community   How to effectively promote a user group chapter as a whole and the individual event as well  Kylie's speaking experiences in different conferences on topics like Change Management and User Adoption  Discussions about the process of how she comes up with an idea and the techniques she uses to prepare for speaking at a conference or event   Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/158Judd Salisbury’s background – where he lives and where he has travelled  His interests and how he spends his spare time   Judd’s journey working with Microsoft – how he started and what led him to work with Microsoft  Current role, responsibilities and projects How Judd got involved with Product InsightsWhat is Product Insights?The available features Product Insights offers  A brief introduction to Digital Feedback Loop  Background and use cases for Product Insights  What data will feed the algorithms of Product Insights  The long term vision for Product Insights  Discover the new features coming up for this productResources and training materials available to get started with Product Insights How people can start using Product Insights   Data types accepted in defining a signal   The right customers for this product  What industries will adopt this technology  Shares his views on Data-Driven Action  What customers need to do to create data sets   A short discussion on web analytics ResourcesProduct Insights Community Dynamics for Product Insights Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/157A brief introduction about Paul’s life – originally from the UK, worked in the middle east where he met his wife and moving to New Zealand with his wife and two young children. What’s so special about his place. What he does when he’s not working and how he spends time with his family Paul’s journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP Who nominated him to become a Microsoft MVP? The area he specialises in: Business Applications – Canvas PowerApps How has the MVP program affected his career How he got involved with PowerApps Discussion about his YouTube channel His contribution to PowerApps Community Forum Paul's thoughts and advice to people wanting to become a Microsoft MVP – it is all about the community and sharing your Platform experience Discusses what he creates to learn more about Power Platform His advice to people who are thinking of sharing their learning via YouTube  Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/156Meet Audrie Gordon and hear about where she calls home and what she does when she’s not working Discussion about the Microsoft Ignite event How she got started working with Microsoft and how she got involved with PowerApps, Flow, and Power BIAbout InfoPath and the difference between presenting using InfoPath and Power Apps How she got involved in the Power Platform team and her goal Audrie’s role and activities in Microsoft as Program Manager How people can create massive value as a Power Platform community member  Audrie’s focus as a Program Manager – Power Automate Introduction to unattended UI Flows   What future Audrie wants to see for Power Automate  On where people can give their feedbackAudrie’s experience on YouTube A discussion about Audrie’s YouTube ChannelHow Audrie started her YouTube Channel and her reason for using this technology Techniques and tips for YouTubers Why YouTube is a useful tool for the community   Discussion on Audrie’s unique way of managing her YouTube channel  Resources, forums and training materials available for the community Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/155Joel Lindstrom talks about the first CRM Podcast  Changes happening with CRM Audio  Talks about his contributions to the MVP community  Maintaining a healthy work-life balance – how he balances his work being an MVP and his family   How reading books helped him  Discusses the mentoring program  Talks about his journey to becoming an MVP – Twelve years being a Business Applications MVP  What Joel is looking for when it comes to becoming an MVP   The reason why in 1999 or Early 2000, Microsoft cancelled the MVP Program   Shares information about Aaron Elder as an MVP and inventor of CRM  The trigger point when they are ready for nomination   Discussion what characteristics he is looking for in future MVP’s  Where he sees himself in the next five years  How Hitachi gives support to MVP’s   Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/154A brief introduction about Beth’s life – where she lives, her experience being a motherWhat she does when she’s not working Discusses how she got into technology What is it like working in Tribridge?  Talks about the most substantial values she acquired working with Tribridge as an individual What Tribridge proactively did to create an outstanding culture How Tribridge supports its employees in career advancementShares what type of culture she would create if she were to start a new practice or company Events scheduled throughout the year that they would do to really facilitate this culture. Talks about the 90-day program and what the first 90-day program looks like for a grad coming in How people progress within their careers, and how is it facilitated? Discusses Tribridge internship or graduate program to invite fresh talents into the business  Functions of Tribridge Academy Talks about the role of the mentor – the coaching system The biggest challenge with the academy group Her thoughts on the bench time in the business and how this affects utilisation and billing Expectations around those gradsWhen it comes to certification, what they need to do to make a certain level of getting certified  What makes other companies inferior when it comes to performing with employee and clients Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/153Antonio Gilabert’s family background    Talks about his Professional Career Describes his hometown Antonio’s journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP Talks about his professional profile and how he started his own company Discusses the activities and events in their community Introduction to FNO In what way has the MVP Program affected his career  How much travel does he do for work? The best place he has visited The most significant value of being an MVP Antonio’s contributions to the MVP community especially in El Rincón Dynamics The Business Applications MVP Antonio respects the most Talks about the Power Platform y Amigos Other Resources:My Social Network (Biggest Independent Spanish community specialized in Dynamics 365 – 5.500 users and growing)Event in KPMG – 50th floor with El Rincón Dynamics365 Saturday Madrid365 Saturday BarcelonaPower Platform y Amigos – Antonio Gilabert interviewMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/152A Brief Introduction about John's life – talks about his family and what he does during his spare time. John talks about his origin story  Talks about C360 Solutions and ClickDimensions Lessons he has learnt from the past and on things he wants to change What it takes to become a successful Microsoft ISV  Introduction to Unit economics Shares his opinion on the profitability of an organization Factors that must consider building a global business  Discussions on what he has been working on for the last 12 months  Talks about what SalesSpark does  The difference between Business Development Representative (DBR) and Sales Development Representative (SRD) Benefits of SalesSpark  What's missing in Modern Selling?  What shortcomings does John see with the current sales tools in the market?  Why is there a need for new sales technology? Shares his views on why he chose the Microsoft Power Platform  How does Dynamics 365 Sales work with SalesSpark?  Who is on the SalesSpark team?  Describes his plans for the next 12 months RESOURCESSailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum The Dynamics ISV with John GravelyMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/151A brief introduction about Leon Tribe's lifeWhat Leon does during his spare time  Shares Leon's Limoncello Recipe  Discusses his journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP  Leon’s contributions to the community   Talks about the Sydney user group community  Leon's role being in a Management position Important things he has learnt being in a Management positionResponsibilities in his Management positionThe most challenging part of being a Manager What's the market like when it comes to skills recruitment? Top recommendation of Leon for future MVP's  How Leon does his presentationsMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith