Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

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  • Newly Available Generative Pages: Rethinking How We Design User Experiences in Power Platform

    Newly Available Generative Pages: Rethinking How We Design User Experiences in Power Platform

    March 20, 2026
    Demystifying, New Releases, Power Pages, Technical Skills

    There’s a quiet shift happening in how we design applications. Not just faster builds. Not just better tools. But a move away from fixed, pre-designed pages… toward experiences that are generated at runtime. That’s where generative pages come in. What are Generative Pages (really)? Generative pages use AI to create and shape the UI and…

  • The Networking Matrix: How To Approach Each Scenario

    The Networking Matrix: How To Approach Each Scenario

    March 18, 2026
    Achievement, Personal Growth

    Here’s the truth: most people are told networking matters… but almost no one is taught how to actually do it. So what happens? People either avoid it entirely, or they swing too far the other way and come across forced, transactional, or (let’s be honest) a bit annoying. That’s not a personality problem. It’s a…

  • Why “Pro Play” Is One of the Most Underrated Skills in Power Platform (and Modern App Development)

    Why “Pro Play” Is One of the Most Underrated Skills in Power Platform (and Modern App Development)

    March 10, 2026
    Power Apps, Technical Skills

    In one of our internal team chats recently, a senior developer shared a fully working Power App he’d built ‘in his spare time’. No client. No backlog item. No sprint goal. Just… play. It was whimsical. It was clever. It made everyone smile. And quietly, it demonstrated an incredible depth of Power Platform capability. That…

  • Why Everyone Is Talking About AI “Agents” (And What They Actually Are)

    Why Everyone Is Talking About AI “Agents” (And What They Actually Are)

    March 6, 2026
    Copilot, Demystifying, General AI, Technical Skills

    You’re hearing the word “agent” everywhere lately… and if you’re not deep in AI, it can feel like the tech industry suddenly invented a new buzzword overnight. So let’s simplify it. 👇 What is an AI agent? At its simplest: 👉 An agent is software that can take actions to achieve a goal. Not just…

  • Delivering Difficult Feedback or Bad News: A Small Script Shift That Makes a Big Difference in Professional Trust

    Delivering Difficult Feedback or Bad News: A Small Script Shift That Makes a Big Difference in Professional Trust

    March 4, 2026
    Leadership, Personal Growth

    Sharing bad news is uncomfortable. Giving critique is uncomfortable. Even experienced leaders hesitate. In my experience, trust usually isn’t damaged by the news itself, it’s typically shaped by how clearly and steadily it’s delivered. Here are a few small wording shifts that can really help. Instead of: “I’m sorry to have to tell you this,…

  • Low Code Power Platform or AI? Why not both.

    Low Code Power Platform or AI? Why not both.

    March 2, 2026
    Copilot, Demystifying, Power Apps

    If you’ve ever been a part of a backlog planning session for business innovation, automation or AI envisioning (like I regularly run), you know the moment. We spend hours with the business: By the end, some expert (like me) may inevitably ask: “So… is this a low-code solution or an AI solution?” And that’s where…

  • Model-Driven Apps: The Cure for a Business’s “Death by Excel” Problem

    Model-Driven Apps: The Cure for a Business’s “Death by Excel” Problem

    February 20, 2026
    Power Apps, Power Platform

    Let’s be honest. Excel is one of the most powerful digital tools ever created. Microsoft Excel has run finance teams, operations, projects, risk registers, asset tracking, compliance logs… you name it. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: When Excel becomes your system of record, your business starts to slow down. Not immediately. Gradually. Quietly. Then painfully.…

  • Why Most Professionals Underestimate Their Work and 1 Key Skill On How to Fix It

    Why Most Professionals Underestimate Their Work and 1 Key Skill On How to Fix It

    February 18, 2026
    Leadership, Personal Growth

    This week, I noticed something interesting. My 12 year old son and a 40 year old executive level client off-hand both gave me the exact same reason for not doing something that would lower their stress and improve their productivity. Paraphrased: I’m not good at estimating how long things will take. Different stages of life.…

  • AI Adoption Framework Explained: Strategy, Governance, and Scale

    AI Adoption Framework Explained: Strategy, Governance, and Scale

    February 16, 2026
    Copilot, Demystifying

    AI is everywhere right now. But adoption? That’s where most organizations stall. If you’re leading AI conversations in your business, you’ve probably noticed something: Everyone wants AI. Few are ready for it. That’s exactly why the Microsoft AI Adoption Framework exists. What is the AI Adoption Framework? The AI Adoption Framework is a structured approach…

  • Demystifying Microsoft Copilot Studio Credits: How Consumption, Costs, and Overage Enforcement Really Work

    Demystifying Microsoft Copilot Studio Credits: How Consumption, Costs, and Overage Enforcement Really Work

    February 13, 2026
    Copilot, Demystifying, General AI

    If you are planning, operating, or governing Copilots, the single most important business concept to understand is Copilot Credits. They turn every kind of agent “work” into a common unit you can forecast and control. Since September 1, 2025, credits replaced “messages” as the billing currency, which makes it much easier to compare scenarios, set…

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Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

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