While I did get briefly across Loop with all the noise about it a while ago, I hadn’t yet really incorporated any components into my daily work. See, I have been on projects that were deep in the flow and focused on delivering other scope to clients, not driving things like new features. It’s that… Read More I finally tried Microsoft Loop. My experience and challenges.
Recently I was asked about adoption for Power Automate for an organisation. For this, after considering the relevancy or suitability for general staff of using this part of the Microsoft 365 suite, I decided to go back to good old ADKAR. Let’s take a brief look at how this could be used for thinking about… Read More Considerations for adoption of Power Automate
Originally published for Enow Software, 20th January 2022: Microsoft 365: Are You Getting What You Pay For? (enowsoftware.com) From the 1st of March this year, there will be price increases across all levels of Microsoft 365 licensing from Business Basic through to E5. With this price increase, it is important to consider what it is you are… Read More Microsoft 365 – Are you getting what you pay for?
We all work differently. We have different preferences of how we absorb information, learn new tools, or solve problems. The way we work varies according to our role, our responsibilities and the needs of what we need to achieve each working day. Some people prefer time to gather information, ponder ideas and consider all the… Read More Are modern tools the enemy of our focus?
This is the content from a recent User Group presentation in Melbourne, Australia. I referenced some key research and factors impacting employee experience that I can also share in blog form. The session focused on some key observations from organisations I engage with, some changes I am seeing, the results from those work practices or… Read More The Human Side of Microsoft 365
Recently I have started building some new habits and understanding how I can be a stronger ally when it comes to disability and accessibility needs in the workplace. In doing so, I discovered a few things we can all do across our working day to drive inclusion with our work. The detail I have captured… Read More Be more inclusive every day with these key Microsoft features
So, where is the ‘water cooler’ in the virtual world? Where is the space for employees to have adhoc conversations, bounce ideas of each other compared to more formal online learning? And have you even taken the time to think about the way people learn? There is no single space or place for learning. The… Read More Hey, where’s the ‘water cooler’ in the Microsoft world?
Blog written by Megan Strant and first posted March 31, 2021, for ENow Software Blog: https://www.enowsoftware.com/solutions-engine/is-it-really-possible-to-measure-roi-across-microsoft-365 Many businesses have been existing within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for years on its ever-changing journey and ongoing transformation. For many, 2020 drove a need for rapid progress to enable business continuity during the pandemic. We saw potentially years… Read More Is It Really Possible to Measure ROI Across Microsoft 365?
Blog written by Megan Strant and first posted February 25, 2021, for ENow Software Blog: https://www.enowsoftware.com/solutions-engine/office-365-license-management-a-holistic-approach-to-microsoft-365-licensing The Microsoft ecosystem is a complex beast and requires detailed analysis and understanding for any business to establish their core suite of tools and licensing requirements. There are many applications for staff to use across their working day, along… Read More A Holistic Approach to Microsoft 365 Licensing
Blog first posted February 11, 2021, for ENow Software Blog: OneDrive vs. Teams vs. SharePoint: It’s not where, but how! (enowsoftware.com) If I had a dollar for each time, across an open plan client office area, I have heard “where did you put it?” There can be an ongoing challenge at many organizations and for… Read More OneDrive vs. Microsoft Teams vs. SharePoint: It’s not where, but how!