Have you stopped to think about it? What do you think is actually hindering greater adoption of Microsoft 365 across your organisation? No doubt your answer will be to do with the people, or technical issues. Like with many projects, when implementing Office 365 during the early stages we would review impact across people, process… Read More Microsoft 365 Adoption Blockers
Excited about new features coming to Microsoft Teams? There was certainly a lot of hype during , and post, Microsoft Ignite. While reviewing some of the new features announced at Ignite I came across some older content with tips and some suggested features of Microsoft Teams. As I clicked through I realised that there were a… Read More Less commonly used features in Microsoft Teams
During and post Ignite we have been hit with a tsunami of updates and information. I feel like now we are settling in the flood that remains and wading through information to understand what is relevant, what we need to get quickly across and how to find that detail. When attending this conference as a… Read More Microsoft Ignite Part 2: A Change Management and Adoption Perspective
I attended Microsoft Ignite last week in 3 different roles. Firstly, what triggered me to travel to the conference, was representing neurodiversity as an autistic individual. I was asked by Microsoft to lead some table discussions each day as part of the area setup by the Humans of IT community. The second role I played… Read More Microsoft Ignite Part 1: A Neurodiverse Perspective
There is so much discussion and focus on Microsoft Teams which is no surprise with the number of organisations globally that will be not only enabling the platform, but also preparing for the move from Skype for Business. Strategies for Microsoft Teams ranges from ‘turn it all on’ to strict governance and detailed strategy. It… Read More Tips for Success with Microsoft Teams
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe conditions like autism, dyslexia and ADHD. The growing focus on diversity and inclusion in many workplaces can increase awareness of the variety of communication and work styles. With this increasing dialogue comes a shift in the focus of atypical ways of thinking or learning, away from the deficits,… Read More Neurodiversity, Technology and the Workplace
Dear CIO, IT Manager, Project Manager, Business Decision Maker, Program Lead, I get increasingly frustrated with the way you try and sell or communicate your change to your people. Too often I see projects where the awareness communication or training for staff uses broad sweeping statements and descriptions that are your way of trying to… Read More To Whom It May Concern — Let’s talk about your WIIFM
When coaching on collaboration and some of the habits that build confusion or bleed time, one small feature I push that can have a big impact is the ‘move to’ feature in OneDrive. This feature allows people to move a document between libraries shifting the source of truth to a different area. It helps try… Read More OneDrive Move-To — a blessing and a curse
Earlier this evening I found myself in a conversation with my daughter with her questioning her abilities in her gymnastics class. It’s a bit devastating for me as she is at an age where she is starting to compare herself to the other girls. Comments like “my cartwheels aren’t as fast and high” or “I… Read More Some thoughts on defining value with Office 365
After years of wondering and greater understanding, last year during assessment of my daughter discovered what had long been suspected. I am a high-functioning autistic woman. Someone known as ‘having Asperger’s’. Over the last 12 months I have come to terms with that label, for most of the time hiding and avoiding the negative connotation.… Read More 12 months ago I was officially diagnosed with autism — Key lessons I’ve learnt since