Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/50Career Journeys with MicrosoftWhat is Microsoft Docs?Software Developer Kit (SDK)Development of Microsoft DocsDocs for Microsoft Dynamics 365Using Microsoft Docs and usageUpdates and changesBooks MentionedHistory of Rome Podcast – http://thehistoryofrome.com/episodes/History of England Podcast –https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/The CRM Book – https://crmbook.powerobjects.com/The Scot Durow Hour – https://crm.audio/episode-23-the-scott-durow-hour/CRM Tip of the Day – https://crmtipoftheday.com/Hosk’s Dynamics CRM Blog – https://crmbusiness.wordpress.com/CNN Blogs – http://edition.cnn.com/exchange/blogs/CRM Community Blogs – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/bNeil Parkhurst – https://neilparkhurst.com/ResourcesRibbon Workbench – https://www.xrmtoolbox.com/plugins/RibbonWorkbench2016/VS Code – https://code.visualstudio.com/Google Earth – https://www.google.com/earth/Google News – https://news.google.com/?hl=en-AU&gl=AU&ceid=AU:enInbox Zero – https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/inbox-zeroMonthly Task ListGoogle Home Hub – https://store.google.com/product/google_home_hubMicrosoft 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/49Life in AustraliaPlane Spotting tipsThe immigration path and career movesThe path to becoming an MVP and knowledge sharingBeing nominated and failingAccessing Freebies (stuff and people)Ninja SkillsWhat's in the toolboxMVP ActivitiesMicrosoft 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/48Significant developments within Dynamics, PowerApps and FlowThe driving force of changeOpportunities for developing on the Power PlatformChallenges within the coming yearsKeeping up to date with changes and enhancementsWorking with the Business Applications communityHow to get involvedRESOURCESStone Cold – Steve Austin Podcast – https://www.podcastone.com/Steve-Austin-Show?showAllEpisodes=trueHave a Nice Day by Mick Foley – https://amzn.to/2SvUgOmMicrosoft Business Applications, James Phillips – https://www.nz365guy.com/microsoft-business-applications-james-phillips/Power Apps Blog, Brian Dang – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/author/brdang/XRMToolBox – https://www.xrmtoolbox.com/James Phillips – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmalcolmphillips/Microsoft Flow – https://flow.microsoft.com/Microsoft Teams – https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-softwareMicrosoft Flow Community – https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Flow-Community/ct-p/FlowCommunityPower Apps Community – https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/PowerApps-Community/ct-p/PowerApps1Power BI Community – https://community.powerbi.com/Dynamics 365 Community – https://community.dynamics.com/Release Notes – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/indexDynamics 365 and Microsoft Flow – with Jerry Weinstock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1tk3cnSkHMMicrosoft 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/47Being a 7-time MVP and moving to London from Spain to try a different professional experienceLiving in London 10 years laterLearning to speak English and overcoming challenges in public speakingFood and wine to try in Alicante, SpainFinding interest in .net way back in collegeBecoming a Microsoft Student PartnerTransitioning from .net to Dynamics developerRealizing the important things in implementation beyond just developmentBest practicesMicrosoft 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/46Journey into Dynamics CRMStories from AscentiumThe operating model of Zero2TenMost interesting projects to consult onChampioning the customers’ needsIdentifying and building a customer’s visionEnsuring a satisfied customerMost successful way of connecting with your customersSelling ‘digital transformation’Books MentionedCRM Chart Guy – https://crmchartguy.com/ResourcesCellar Tracker for Wine – https://www.cellartracker.com/Dynamics 365 App for Outlook – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-engagement/outlook-app/deploy-dynamics-365-app-for-outlook2013 Wine – https://top100.winespectator.com/2013/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/45Career breakdown and following a non-traditional pathCatsMeeting & Making GoalsPronunciations & Brain-stormingUser ExperienceArtistic SkillsBlogging, reading and writingOutdoor pursuits, detox and scary bearsAutomation and AIPrioritizationUG – UKMicrosoft 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/44Journey to becoming an MVPInsights on becoming one of the few MVPs from SwitzerlandGrowing your company and working with clients around the globeAI applications in the organizationEffect of AI in an organisationDataset and training AIDynamics 365 and AI integrationMicrosoft 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/43Career Journeys and working with Microsoft & ISVsOpportunities for ISVs to build on the Power platform & Dynamics 365Gaps in the market for ISVsGetting involved as an ISV as a Microsoft PartnerOptions available to ISVs wanting to partner with MicrosoftDifferent levels available with PartnershipWhere does AppSource sitGetting on AppSourceHow to achieve ISV competencylicencing models that fit best for ISVsResources are available for ISV's to accessSIs transitioning to ISV and can they co-existAdvice for ISVs looking to partner with MicrosoftRecommendations for ISV's to take their product to marketNew programs aimed at ISVsBooks MentionedMark Stuyt – https://neuralimpact.ca/about/Steve Mordue CRM Tip of the Day – https://crmtipoftheday.com/ResourcesAppSource – https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/appsSilver & Gold Microsoft Competency – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/learn-about-competenciesLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.comLinkedIn elevate – https://www.linkedin.com/elevate/registerPortable HotSpot – https://www.skyroam.com/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/42Career start, retraining and becoming a Microsoft partnerCRM beginnings and database fascinationThe speed of changeEssex – the GuideJourney to becoming an MVPStyles of learningMicrosoft 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/41Life outside of being an MVPPassions and HobbiesHow to be a proKansas CultureJourney to being an MVPHow being an MVP can affect your careerPivoting in Power AppsKeeping up and picking your battlesSelf-educationAdvice on becoming an MVPMicrosoft 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