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Adopt vs Adapt: Cut Power Platform Technical Debt
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A practical rethink of how teams use Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to reduce technical debt, improve governance, and build sustainable solutions. The discussion centres on shifting from tech-first thinking to business outcomes, balancing low-code and pro-code principles, and preparing for AI and Copilot. The key insight is that long-term success comes from disciplined governance, reuse, and choosing when to adopt versus adapt.
👉 Full Show Notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/833
🎙️ What you’ll learn
• Shift from technology-first to outcome-first solution design
• Decide when to adopt vs adapt to reduce complexity
• Apply coding principles inside low-code environments
• Manage technical debt through governance and architecture
• Evaluate where AI and Copilot add real value today
👉 Chapters
• 0:00 From Pro-Code to Low-Code: What Carries Over
• 4:02 Why “Adopt vs Adapt” Changes Everything
• 6:56 The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt in Power Platform
• 7:02 Governance Done Right: Security, Cost, Scale
• 14:02 Applying SDLC Thinking in Low-Code Environments
• 19:55 Copilot Reality Check: Where AI Actually Helps Today
• 24:12 Power FX and the Future of Reusable Logic
✅ Find James Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-holland-hart/
Personal blog or website: https://www.hollandhart.uk/
🔴 Highlights
• “taking a step back and looking at business need and use a process rather than technology first.”
• “a term we’re using in the department more and more is kind of adopt versus adapt.”
• “the more you’re restricting yourself off from these possibilities.”
• “it’s treating it as a tool, a set of tools we can use rather than the default.”
• “governance to me means more preventative.”
• “it’s really difficult to then stay on top of things like the Wave releases.”
• “it’s more a matter of time than anything.”
• “it’s not the same thing as code, but it’s not meant to be.”
• “there’s still a level of maturity that we need to get to.”
• “what does Power Platform mean really and what is it there for?”
🧰 Mentioned
• Power Virtual Agents (now part of Copilot Studio): https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/copilot-studio/microsoft-power-virtual-agents-now-part-of-microsoft-copilot-studio/
• AI Builder: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ai-builder/overview
• Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.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/CopilotAdoption
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✅ Recommended Playlist: Hear the latest from Senior Microsoft Staff
👉 Power 365 Show – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqyy0tYMOozNcXsEdVn4sqh
👉 Copilot Show – https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLzf0yupPbVkqPyRqPii192UiJuT-SQHw-/videos
✅ All our Microsoft Innovation Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoEIfkNYZ0dModTR5aLbRh3
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Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM
A practical rethink of how teams use Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to reduce technical debt, improve governance, and build sustainable solutions. The discussion centres on shifting from tech-first thinking to business outcomes, balancing low-code and pro-code principles, and preparing for AI and Copilot. The key insight is that long-term success comes from disciplined governance, reuse, and choosing when to adopt versus adapt.
👉 Full Show Notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/833
🎙️ What you’ll learn
• Shift from technology-first to outcome-first solution design
• Decide when to adopt vs adapt to reduce complexity
• Apply coding principles inside low-code environments
• Manage technical debt through governance and architecture
• Evaluate where AI and Copilot add real value today
👉 Chapters
• 0:00 From Pro-Code to Low-Code: What Carries Over
• 4:02 Why “Adopt vs Adapt” Changes Everything
• 6:56 The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt in Power Platform
• 7:02 Governance Done Right: Security, Cost, Scale
• 14:02 Applying SDLC Thinking in Low-Code Environments
• 19:55 Copilot Reality Check: Where AI Actually Helps Today
• 24:12 Power FX and the Future of Reusable Logic
✅ Find James Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-holland-hart/
Personal blog or website: https://www.hollandhart.uk/
🔴 Highlights
• “taking a step back and looking at business need and use a process rather than technology first.”
• “a term we’re using in the department more and more is kind of adopt versus adapt.”
• “the more you’re restricting yourself off from these possibilities.”
• “it’s treating it as a tool, a set of tools we can use rather than the default.”
• “governance to me means more preventative.”
• “it’s really difficult to then stay on top of things like the Wave releases.”
• “it’s more a matter of time than anything.”
• “it’s not the same thing as code, but it’s not meant to be.”
• “there’s still a level of maturity that we need to get to.”
• “what does Power Platform mean really and what is it there for?”
🧰 Mentioned
• Power Virtual Agents (now part of Copilot Studio): https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/copilot-studio/microsoft-power-virtual-agents-now-part-of-microsoft-copilot-studio/
• AI Builder: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ai-builder/overview
• Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.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/CopilotAdoption
🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft Power Platform News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1
🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/yWF492HAkXg
✅ Recommended Playlist: Hear the latest from Senior Microsoft Staff
👉 Power 365 Show – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqyy0tYMOozNcXsEdVn4sqh
👉 Copilot Show – https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLzf0yupPbVkqPyRqPii192UiJuT-SQHw-/videos
✅ All our Microsoft Innovation Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoEIfkNYZ0dModTR5aLbRh3
✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website: http://www.nz365guy.com/subscribe
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy
I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 14 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)
If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
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