Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/215Learn more about Deepak Agarwal’s family and life Find out more about Deepak as a bloggerDiscussions about Deepak's career background  How are things in India with the current COVID19 crisis  Shares his thoughts on the possible effect of COVID19 in the next year globally A conversation about Deepak’s nature of work  Talks about Deepak’s involvement in Dynamics 365 Finance and OperationDiscusses Deepak’s journey to becoming a Microsoft  Most Valuable Professional (MVP)Talks about the challenges Deepak had encountered with Dynamics 365  Deepak talks about his contributions to the community  Shares Deepak’s thoughts about being an author of a bookTalks about how Deepak manages to find time to write a book while working/on top of work  Public Speaking Events – where and how Deepak get the opportunity to speak  A discussion about how PowerApps works with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation (F&O)  Shares his ideas on what advice Deepak can give to people wanting to become a Microsoft MVP Deepak Agarwal BooksMicrosoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Reporting CookbookDynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Development Cookbook – Fourth Edition Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/214Lauren Taylor talks about her life – where she lives and what he does What’s famous in Seattle – places to visit and foods A conversation about Lauren’s role in his current job Lauren’s journey to PowerApps The Microsoft products Lauren use in school   Practical ways of using the Power Platform in school?  The applications Lauren have created using Power Apps How do these applications help? Talks about the challenges Lauren encountered in using the Power Platform and building apps. How Lauren overcome those challenges while working with the technology? Explained how is the community involved in all these?  How Lauren introduce the technology to the teachers and students Discussions on teacher-student collaboration in building Power Apps How has this impacted Lauren’s network outside the education system?  A discussion about Lauren’s learning point from her Power Platform journey Lauren’s advice to her fellow educators who are unsure of utilizing the Power Platform in the education sector ResourcesMicrosoft Stories: https://news.microsoft.com/features/you-dont-have-to-be-a-developer-to-turn-a-great-idea-into-an-app/Events: https://bascatalog2019.azurewebsites.net/SpeakerDetail.aspx?id=555153 Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/213Steven Renders shares the best thing about living in Belgium and the best place to visit The area Steven specializes in Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem How Steven got started with his Business Central journey Talks about Steven as a Microsoft Certified Trainer – his focus As a Microsoft trainer, how does it play a key role in Steven’s career Steven’s thoughts when it comes to the future of Business Central A discussion about the integration of PowerApps and Power AutomateTalks about the integration of Power Virtual Agents with Business Central Steven’s approach when it comes to Business Intelligence with the customers Explained what a Business Central Booster is How Steven manages his training with the current COVID19 situation Talks about Steven’s journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP A conversation about Steven’s Microsoft MVP contributions The benefits and Steven’s journey in writing a POWER BI book Explains step by step guide in writing a book Other Resources:Booster Website:https://businesscentralbooster.com/Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/212A Brief Introduction about life, family, and hobbies of Sangya Singh A conversation about Sangya’s journey working with Microsoft Discussions about how Sangya got started and what lead her to her current position within the community  Sangya’s key objectives as part of the maturing Power Platform – Power Platform Solutions, Maker Experience and Community Find out about Sangya’s team's goal Sangya talks about the Microsoft Catalyst An introduction to Discovery Driven Transformation and Human Centre Design Talks about Regional Government Emergency Response and Monitoring Solution The importance and how critical the Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions tool is? Learn how to create Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions  How Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions works and how it helps Microsoft customers. Is Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions a low code no-code product? The reason why Microsoft choose Power Platform for this tool Talks about the Power Platform Community where Sangay is part of it How can Microsoft play a much more significant role in helping the local community user experience? Resources, forums and training materials available for the community to access Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/211Learn more about Stefano Demiliani's life.  Describes how great his country of origin is  Talks about his career journey – his role and responsibilities  Stefano talks about the things he does when he is not working and his hobbies.  A discussion about the area and his involvement with Dynamics 365  Stefano shares his journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP  Shares stories about his interest in writing IT books  How he managed to write a book  In what way has the MVP Program affected Stefano's career  How Stefano prepares for events like public speaking as part of the MVP Program How the COVID19 crisis affected his work and his daily life Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/210Life and family background of Dux Raymond Sy Hobbies and what his family enjoy doing when not working Dux’s thoughts about what is going to happen after the COVID19 crisis The impact of the COVID19 Crisis on the upcoming events and gatherings Talks about Dux’s journey into technology A conversation about Dux’s personal brand and its importance Steps people should take to develop their Personal Brand How does an introvert develop their Personal Brand?  Shares Dux’s presentation techniques Technology and tool Dux use for presentation Talks about Dux’s journey to his recent Podcast – How did it start? The type of community that play in Dux’s career journey What is AvePoint and what does it do? Dux’s role and responsibilities at AvePoint as a CMO A discussion about Dux’s experience with AppSource A conversation about Dux’s ISV journey  Dux’s recommendation to people who are wanting to become an ISV Discusses Dux’s journey Lessons learnt from getting IP Cost program Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/209A brief introduction about Jeevarajan Kumar’s origin, life and family Shares his thoughts about the effect of COVID19  Jeevarajan’s day to day working life and what he does Talks about Jeevarajan’s role for the company he works for Shares story and Jeevarajan’s involvement with the MVP community in Singapore A conversation about what’s new with PowerApps Component Framework (PCF) Changes that happened to Jeevarajan’s career since becoming a Microsoft MVP Discussions on the best thing about being a Microsoft MVP  Jeevarajan’s journey to becoming an MVP Activities MVP community group in Singapore is working on staying connected during this COVID19 crisis Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/208Muhammad Alam’s educational background story Career background and Microsoft journey Role and responsibilities of Muhammad in Microsoft Talks about the first major virtual MBAS event for Microsoft  A discussion about Muhammad’s operations application portfolio Shares his thoughts about where sales and operations coming together Integration story of sales and operations 12 months ago and how Muhammad see it evolving Where Dynamics 365 Sales fit  Why Dynamics 365 Sales is important in where Muhammad’s portfolio connects A conversation about Dynamics 365 Commerce Apps Shares what Muhammad thinks about Dynamics 365 Commerce Apps strategically Discussions about Partner Adoption  The key fundamental integration in E-Commerce solutions Introduction to Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection How Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection helps the customers? How Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection protect your customer's data? Connection of Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection to Connected store What is Project Operations Applications? Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/207Tatiana Pupko lives in Saint Petersburg, Russia What Tatiana enjoys the most about living in Saint Petersburg Describes Tatiana's maternity life – her experience being a mother How COVID19 affects Tatiana's life A conversation about Tatiana's journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP Tatiana as part of the MVP community  What Tatiana normally does before becoming an MVP  Rules or work involved for the implementation of business for a new customer when it comes to Russian localization Alternative product used in Russia if not Business Central Tatiana's thoughts about using “Translations”  What Tatiana does during her spare time – social life and hobbies A discussion about what Tatiana expected since becoming an MVP  Discusses the changes that happened since becoming an MVPThe best thing about being part of the MVP Summit Dynamics Community:https://community.dynamics.com/nav/b/navfunctionality Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/206Robbie Baxter’s life, family, educational and career background  The effect of COVID-19 globally – changes happening all over the world As the writer of the book and the benefit of the book she published – The Membership Economy  Areas where she sees “The Membership Economy” is for  How the book she wrote applies to the different projects each company has  The type of organizations adopting this  What strategies have Robbie come up with to build the kind of engagement in loyalty membership subscription?  The importance of knowing who your customer is  How much does NETFLIX contribute to Robbie’s thoughts around “The Membership Economy.”  Customer’s feedback from Robbie’s book – The Membership Economy  How Robbie see this applying to Microsoft Partners  Lesson Robbie have learned since the release of her book that made her decide to write another one  Looking at the Subscription model, for those organizations who are struggling due to the CORONA crisis, what should they do?  A discussion about the launch of Robbie’s second book – “Forever Transaction.”  A conversation with Robbie on how important it is to find out what people are willing to pay for  What Robbie means by “Forever Product.” Books MentionedThe Forever Transaction: https://robbiekellmanbaxter.com/the-forever-transaction-chapter-8/The Membership Economy: https://robbiekellmanbaxter.com/the-membership-economy/ Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith