Tag: Lessons
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A former mentee once said something to me that I’ll never forget. During a glowing performance review — she’d smashed every goal we’d set — she paused my congratulations and said: “I don’t think I could’ve done it, if I didn’t feel so safe to fail with you.” That hit me. Because we spend so…
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When building model-driven apps with Dataverse, you often face a fork in the road: should you implement logic using Business Rules, JavaScript, Plugins, or Power Automate? Each has its place. Each has its limits. Choosing the right one depends on where the logic needs to run, who will maintain it, and how reusable, scalable, and…
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How do you usually start a professional conversation? Maybe it’s a quick “Oh traffic was awful” or a “Busy day hey?” or even a deep sigh as you arrive in the meeting room or log onto a call. These kinds of comments seem harmless. They’re just small talk. A way of settling in. But what…
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Early in my career, I cared a lot. I cared so much that I found myself constantly frustrated, at comments that felt off, decisions I didn’t agree with, and people who didn’t treat others with respect. But over time, I’ve learned that caring strategically is far more effective than caring reactively. There’s a fine line…
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There’s a piece of advice I once heard that’s stuck with me: “Act like you belong in the room, and everyone will believe you do.” It sounds simple, maybe even a little bold. But over the years, I’ve come to realise how powerful it really is, especially for women in tech, for people stepping into…
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We’ve all been there — standing in front of a client, a colleague, or a crowded room — and suddenly it hits. “Umm…” “Ahh…” A pause that feels like forever. A sentence that starts over three times before it lands. Or maybe the habit of filling the thinking gap with noise started when you’re young…
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It’s not just about ensuring AI will spare you in the robot apocalypse—though, hey, it can’t hurt. There’s a really good reason why you should be polite to your AI assistants, and it has nothing to do with teaching robots manners or avoiding Skynet-level doom. It’s about getting the best possible responses from them. You’ve…
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Power Automate is a fantastic tool for automating business processes, but as workflows grow in complexity, they can become slow, error-prone, and difficult to scale. Optimizing performance is key to ensuring your flows run efficiently and reliably. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to reduce run times, handle errors effectively, and scale workflows to…
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Security in Power Pages isn’t just about setting permissions—it’s about designing an access model that is secure, seamless, and scalable. For external-facing portals, Azure AD B2C (Business-to-Consumer) authentication is the go-to solution for managing user access, ensuring a smooth sign-in experience while maintaining strong security controls. But how do you configure B2C authentication effectively? And…
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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…