Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/28Key advantages to listing on AppSourceGreatest take always from been exposed to AppSource distributionEnhancements to AppSourceFuture of AppSourcePotential revenue streams through AppSource listingLimitations on the platform grow and overcoming theseBest tips for companies wanting to launch products on AppSourceMarketing opportunities amongst the partner network for ISVRecommendations for taking a product to marketDefining your audience and scaling your product distributionPitfalls to avoid in listing on AppSource and learns learntMicrosoft Partner Competencies and how to meet themBooks MentionedSoundgarden ‘Superunknown’ https://amzn.to/2LSKwi6CFA – https://www.cfainstitute.org/ResourcesSilver & Gold Microsoft Competency – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/learn-about-competenciesMicrosoft Action pack – https://partner.microsoft.com/en-hk/membership/action-packAppSource Distribution – https://www.nz365guy.com/dynamics-isv-john-gravely/AppSource Enhancements – https://www.nz365guy.com/dynamics-365-practice-owner-jerry-weinstock/OCP Catalogue – https://msgtm.azurewebsites.net/Content/documents/en-US/OCPCatalog_FY18_PartnerGuide.pdfCSP Programme – https://partner.microsoft.com/en-qa/cloud-solution-providerSupport 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/27Outline of Adoption and Change ManagementKey steps when planning a Dynamics implementation to maximizeThe psychology behind User AdoptionEffective KPI’sDifficult Adoption programsResources for Adoption and Change ManagementAdvice for implementing User Adoption and Change ManagementMeasuring the success of Adoption with Dynamics 365Books MentionedTraction by Gino Wickman https://amzn.to/2vfxhhlResourcesHours Tracker http://www.hourstrackerapp.com/My Fitness Pal App https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/myfitnesspal/id341232718?mt=8Papa Nicholas Coffee https://www.papanicholas.com/hazelnut-creme/Prosci https://www.prosci.com/ACMP https://www.acmpglobal.org/Support 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/26Learning Resources at Microsoft and courses on offer Content updates and new courses Microsoft learning content evolution  Learning content for 2019  Websites to access for Microsoft Business Applications training  Differences between learning resources The most commonly requested training  Future changes for different training platforms Benefits to completing training Getting registered in the Dynamics Learning portal Measuring training satisfaction amongst partners Certification, new types of certification for 2019 and Professional CertificationResourcesOnenote  https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246?mt=8 Outlook https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596?mt=8 Ted Talks App https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ted/id376183339?mt=8 Silicone rings https://ensorings.com/ Support 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/25The journey to starting a Dynamics 365 Consulting Business and motivations behind it Important first steps in starting a Consultancy Business Finding the best people for a Consultancy Business How to promote consultancy services Barriers when trying to sell consultancy services Connecting and engaging with clients Adapting to industry change Partnering with Microsoft Partners and what works Roles that Microsoft plays in the success of your business Books MentionedPremier Field Engineering Blog https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/ Any Blog on MVP’s! Good to Great by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/2LkA5U4 ResourcesLinkedIn https://linkedin.com Twitter https://twitter.com Visual Studio Team Services VSTS https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/team-services/ Microsoft Teams https://products.office.com/en-au/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software Support 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/24Creating Add on’s, Product types and benefits that the customer seesThe Why and ‘how to’ of creating Dynamics add-onsTips when creating Dynamics add- onsChallenges when creating add-onsWhat flows when working with Microsoft PartnersSteps from ideation to sale as an ISVDifferent listing types on AppSourceDesign specifications you should take into account when developing your productBooks MentionedCRM.Audio / Gus Gonzalez Show https://crm.audio/episode-33-the-gus-gonzalez-show/ResourcesXRM ToolboxDynamics 365 TilesDynamics 365 ChecklistsMicrosoft TeamsSupport 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/23Career journey’s, career highlights and the path to working to Dynamics 365Advice for people looking to make the leap into a career in DynamicsThings the Dynamics community are doing to make this leap easierResources for career changers and what other additional resources are needed to make this transitionWhat partners are doing to help facilitate people transiting into Dynamics 365 careersThe Art of mentoring, mentoring tips, aspirational mentors and how they can helpMentoring models within the wider community and offering these to career leapersBooks MentionedYear of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes http://a.co/7E4R8flGetting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty by Patrick Lencioni http://a.co/arbzcVgThe Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick M. Lencioni http://a.co/dsi2QTMSmall DATA: The Tiny Clues that Uncover Huge Trends by Martin Lindstrom http://a.co/bvzr9oXExtreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink http://a.co/2nksWTuResourcesPinterest https://www.pinterest.comSolitaire https://itunes.apple.comFreebusy https://freebusy.io/Grammarly https://www.grammarly.comBoomerang https://itunes.apple.comSupport 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/22From starting at the bottomSteps to progress in Dynamics careerShare yourself with the communityThe negative and positives of a Dynamics careerPublic speakingTake and giving feedbackYouTubePay it forwardBooks MentionedSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind – Yuval Noah Harari https://amzn.to/2tbf2YfResourcesInstagram https://www.instagram.comERD for D365 – https://benitezhere.blogspot.com.au/2016/08/awaken-erd-force-in-you.htmlBlog – https://benitezhere.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/diving-into-product-structure-of.htmlSophie Khun-Hammond https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-khun-hammond-0b600614Brent Wimmers https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-wimmers-aa9690a5Support 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/21Role across Dynamics careerCore SkillsSolutions to gather requirementsSupport Engineer at MicrosoftOutlook / Dynamics SupportCoaches and MentorsAdvice to grads considering a career in DynamicsMicrosoft Business ApplicationsBooks MentionedTribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Timothy Ferriss https://amzn.to/2IvfuqINeil ParkhurstResourcesArbelatechWaze Navigation & Live TrafficPomodoro Focus Keeper Free : Work & Study TimerDigiGirlzSupport 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/20How to develop teaching skillsAre students created equal?Engage students that don’t want to be on the trainingClass facilitation when there is a wide difference in skill levelsBest preparation before attending a Dynamics classThe importance of Microsoft certificationMicrosoft Official Courseware (MOC)Preparing for examsMicrosoft Dynamics Learning Portal (DLP)Microsoft Certified Trainer for Dynamics 365 (MCT)Dynamics 365 training as part of an implementation projectCreating custom training content for a tailored implementationMethods of deliveryBootcampOnline training (live virtual)Self-study (eLearning)BooksBlogsYouTubeBooks MentionedShop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford https://amzn.to/2GiEG2MDrive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink https://amzn.to/2GTF8p4ResourcesBlog https://www.geekgirlcrm.caDynamicsU https://dynamicsu.com365 Talent Portal – DLP access for non-partners https://www.365talentportal.com/consultant/access-to-dlp-members-onlyBecome an MCT https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/mct-certification.aspxMicrosoft Teams https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-softwareEDX https://www.edx.org/school/microsoftMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Roadmap https://roadmap.dynamics.comUser Adoption with Gretchen https://www.nz365guy.com/dynamics-365-adoption-gretchen-opferkewOneNoteOffice LensSupport 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/19Doing Dynamics 365 Recruitment rightProfile of a great candidateCore roles in a Dynamics 365 delivery teamEngaging with recruitersPoaching of staffChoosing candidatesOnboarding new people into the teams’ cultureHow to stop top long-term talent leavingTesting for attitude and team fitDynamics 365 skill-testing candidatesMicrosoft Certification and the selection processForms of educationCreating first day momentsAdvice to leaders; to do more of? Less ofLeadership in a Dynamics PracticeBiggest leadership challengesInspire your peopleSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith