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?
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. 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
At any one time I am usually engaging with multiple organisations across their Microsoft 365 journey, delivering Change Management Strategy, and at times putting on the trainer hat to help drive knowledge and adoption. Here are some key things I found recently many people do not know and ask about. Enjoy! Removing the lobby from… Read More Microsoft Teams – 10 tips to start 2021!
So much of our work right now is being completed through remote working all over the world. Whether it is a team catchup, kicking off a project with external stakeholders or coming together for a webinar, we are leaving an impression. We all do it, we judge a person by their shoes, teeth, hair, clothes. We… Read More Microsoft Teams Meetings – leaving a strong impression
I have been using Live Events in Microsoft Teams for over a year. Here are some key challenges I have encountered and some ways to reduce stress when kicking off or running events. Avoid attendee confusion when starting your event I learnt very quickly some of the possible confusion as an event starts, and how… Read More Microsoft Teams Live Events – Key Lessons Learned
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
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
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