Blog first posted August 11, 2020, for ENow Software Blog: Microsoft 365 Consumption vs. Adoption (enowsoftware.com) Why focusing on usage won’t lead to success with Microsoft 365 You may have heard a few terms referencing Microsoft 365 platform success before such as consumption, activation, usage, uptake and adoption. They may seem clear enough and are… Read More Microsoft 365: Consumption vs adoption
A lot of people just do the basics and don’t know all the features to really drive stronger communication and collaboration across Microsoft Teams. It may be there wasn’t a training program to really help reinforce Microsoft Teams use and just a one-off session, or your organisation expected you to self-learn and find the things… Read More Microsoft Teams – Perfectly Polished Posts
I have been consulting solely on Microsoft 365 technology for just over a decade. I reflected on this recently and realised I have engaged with over 80 clients. This is the final lesson in my 6 part series diving into some consistent themes from engaging across many organisations and industries. I know many Microsoft MVP’s… Read More Lesson 6: Microsoft 365 Unicorns don’t exist
I have been consulting solely on Microsoft 365 technology for just over a decade. I reflected on this recently and realised I have engaged with over 80 clients. This is a 6 part series diving into some consistent themes from engaging across many organisations and industries. As a consultant you engage with an organisation with… Read More Lesson 5: Many staff are still struggling and it’s not recognised
I find it is no longer a battle to have budget for Change Management in a project like in the early years. I have spent a lot of time explaining and justifying the role and benefit of a Change Manager during my career but over time it has become easier. What I am focusing on… Read More Lesson 4: Leaders who don’t value change management have staff who suffer the most
I have been consulting solely on Microsoft 365 technology for just over a decade. I reflected on this recently and realised I have engaged with over 80 clients. This is a 6-part series diving into some consistent themes from engaging across many organisations and industries. For this lesson, let’s take a moment to consider some… Read More Lesson 3: IT and the business can have conflicting priorities
I have been consulting solely on Microsoft 365 technology for just over a decade. I reflected on this recently and realised I have engaged with over 80 clients. This is a 6 part series diving into some consistent themes from engaging across many organisations and industries. This lesson is focused on experiences I see in… Read More Lesson 2: IT support are not experts on M365 applications enabled
I have been consulting solely on Microsoft 365 technology for just over a decade. During a moment of recent reflection, I realised I have engaged with over 80 clients! It’s a great reminder of the range and number of organisations I have been deeply embedded in and supported through various stages of their Microsoft journey.… Read More Lesson 1: The attitude of a decision maker can impact the entire platform experience
A few weeks ago I met up with someone I have met through the Microsoft community for a coffee. During our discussion the conversation somehow shifted to me when she asked about my challenges as an autistic person, also known as someone with Asperger’s. I was completely comfortable and happy to dive into the discussion.… Read More We need to be talking more about neurodiversity in the workplace
When we were all thrust into remote working as this crisis ramped up, many employers had concerns of reduced productivity while their staff were at home. The reality of this has been a substantial risk of employee burn-out. The lines have been blurred between work and home life, for many people an increase in work… Read More Use Microsoft 365 To Help Reduce Employee Burn-out