Category: Project Management
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Using the Eisenhower Matrix for Productivity and Peace of Mind Ever feel like you’re juggling endless tasks and can’t figure out which ones to tackle first? Between emails, meetings, deadlines, and everything in between, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But not every task holds equal weight, and recognizing this can be the key to working…
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Unlocking the Power of Cross-Department Collaboration in Tech Projects In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, cross-department collaboration is more crucial than ever. As technology continues to evolve, the complexity of projects increases, and the need for diverse skill sets, perspectives, and expertise grows. While it may seem like a challenge to align teams with different goals…
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The Dos and Don’ts of Applying AI in Agile Software Development: My Perspective AI has become a powerful tool in agile software development, offering opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency, especially in the world of low-code platforms like Microsoft’s Power Platform. However, like any tool, it must be used thoughtfully to avoid potential pitfalls.…
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Three Steps to Open a Meeting with Authority and Purpose Have you ever been in a meeting where half the team looks like they’d rather be anywhere else? Or perhaps you’ve delivered a presentation only to realize your message isn’t landing because of low energy and scattered attention. The difference between a meeting that energizes…
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Introducing Power Platform’s Intelligent Apps Plan Designer: Build Enterprise Solutions with Confidence In September 2024, Microsoft launched early access to a revolutionary Copilot-powered workspace in Power Apps—the Intelligent Apps Plan Designer. Designed to help makers tackle nearly any business problem, this innovative tool empowers users to design and generate robust, scalable solutions. Following highly positive…
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How to Hit the Ground Running in January Without Letting the Holiday Hangover Affect Your Productivity The holiday season is a much-needed break, but let’s face it: coming back to work in January can feel like a tough transition. Whether it’s the stress of unfinished tasks, lingering holiday fatigue, or the challenge of refocusing after…
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Reflect, Reset, and Recharge: Planning for a Successful New Year in Tech As the year draws to a close, I’m sharing my final post of the year with a focus on something we all need: a chance to pause, reflect, and reset. In tech, where the pace is relentless and change is constant, this brief…
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Why Splitting Solutions Is Best Practice in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) As organizations adopt the Power Platform to build scalable business applications, the importance of structured and efficient Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) becomes critical. A key best practice that often sparks curiosity is splitting solutions into multiple layers, common layers include—core, key functionality like portal,…
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Preparing for the Analysis & Design Phase of Your Power Platform Project As a solutions architect, I often lead clients through the Analysis & Design (A&D) phase of Power Platform projects, where we turn initial ideas into clear, actionable plans. This phase is crucial—it’s where we dive deep into the business requirements, identify challenges, and…
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Mastering Microsoft’s Naming Conventions for Power Platform: Best Practices for Developers For Power Platform developers, consistency is key. Using clear, standardized naming conventions not only enhances readability but also helps teams scale and maintain their solutions efficiently. Microsoft has laid out detailed naming conventions and guidelines designed to make solutions more manageable, understandable, and secure.…