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Ever been in a project that felt chaotic from the start? Where requirements kept shifting, scope creep took over, and the end product didn’t quite meet expectations? More often than not, the missing piece was a strong Analysis & Design (A&D) phase. A&D isn’t just about gathering requirements—it’s about understanding the business problem, defining the…
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With so many ways to build AI agents in Microsoft, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Should you use Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, or build something fully custom with Azure AI? The answer depends on what you need the agent to do, how much control you want, and the skills available in your team. Start…
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As a leader in tech and a parent, I’ve come to realize that – without infantilizing colleagues – the same principles that apply to raising children also apply to leading a team. Both require patience, guidance, and the ability to balance expectations with support. More importantly, both require a conscious effort to maintain well-being while…
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How to Be Remembered in Business: 10 Strategies for Making a Lasting Impression In business, leaving a lasting impression isn’t about luck—it’s about intentional actions that demonstrate your value, build meaningful relationships, and show up with confidence. It’s not just what you do but how you do it that makes people remember you. By focusing…
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Building a House vs. Managing Power Platform ALM: Why You Need the Right Environments Imagine you’re building a house. You wouldn’t just start hammering nails into wood at the final location without any planning, right? You’d follow a structured process: Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) in Microsoft Power Platform follows a similar structure. Instead of houses,…
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The Traffic Light Guide to Power Platform Event Frameworks 🚦 When designing solutions in Power Platform, understanding when to trigger automation is crucial. If you’ve ever wondered whether to use PreValidation, PreOperation, or PostOperation in your event framework, think of it like a traffic light system. Each stage plays a role in ensuring the process…
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When I was five years old, my dad drove our old ute into a flooded river. My sisters (eight and nine) and I sat in the tray back, gripping the sides as the water surged around us. Dad turned around and said, “If the ute tips, jump off whichever side is in the air.” It…
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Ever been in a project that felt chaotic from the start? Where requirements kept shifting, scope creep took over, and the end product didn’t quite meet expectations? More often than not, the missing piece was a strong Analysis & Design (A&D) phase. A&D isn’t just about gathering requirements—it’s about understanding the business problem, defining the…
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Navigating AI Agents in Microsoft: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job Microsoft offers several ways to build AI agents, and with so many options, it can be tricky to know where to start. Should you use Copilot Studio, the Agent Builder, or dive straight into Azure and code-first solutions? Let’s break it down so…
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Change is inevitable in leadership—especially in tech. New priorities, shifting business goals, unexpected challenges… it’s part of the job. But how do you lead with confidence when everything feels uncertain? As leaders, we’re expected to provide clarity and direction, even when we don’t have all the answers. Over the years, I’ve found a few key…