Tag: Lessons
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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AI assistants are useful. Autonomous agents are a step change. If Copilot is the colleague you ask for help, autonomous Copilot agents are the colleagues who just get on with the work. Not in a sci-fi way. In a very practical, enterprise-ready way. This article is about: First: What Is an Autonomous Copilot Agent? Autonomous…
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We’ve all been there. You’re in a meeting, workshop, or presentation. Someone asks a question. And for a split second… your mind goes completely blank. You know you’re capable. You’ve done the work. You understand the topic. But the way the question is asked throws you off, and suddenly you’re scrambling for words. The good…
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There’s a common view in tech: once you build an AI model or an agent, the hard part is done. But any technology leader knows the real challenge begins after deployment, especially with Generative AI, where outputs aren’t predictable facts but fluid language and reasoning. That’s why observability (the ability to see, understand, evaluate, and…
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Did you know the Australian Government has formal guidance on using public generative AI tools? Last year (2025), the Australian Government released practical guidance on how agencies should use public generative AI tools, and it’s worth paying attention to, even if you’re not in government. In practice, this guidance is now widely referenced, particularly in…
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🤓Did you make a 2026 NY goal to learn more about Microsoft AI? Here are some learning links that you can ease into, here is 5 live events for this and next week + 5 ongoing courses to do in your own time. 💻Live webinar events1️⃣Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Secure and administer Microsoft 365 Copilot…
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When most people think about AI at work, they picture a chat window. Ask a question. Get an answer. Repeat. Chat is useful, but it’s only one interface. And in many business scenarios, it’s not even the best one. The real shift happening right now is autonomous agents: AI that doesn’t wait for you to…
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As someone who has spent years architecting solutions and mentoring professionals across diverse industries, I’ve learned a powerful truth: success isn’t just about hiring the smartest person in the room. It’s about building teams that thrive on trust, collaboration, and humility. In our fast-paced, tech-driven world, technical expertise often dominates hiring conversations. We chase certifications,…