Show 71 – Viva Connections with Anoop Tatti
Garry and Kevin are joined this week to talk Viva Connections with Anoop Tatti (https://aka.ms/anoopt), covering what Viva Connections is, why you would use it and how you can build it out with the usual distractions along the way!Viva HomeAnnouncement – https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/more-options-coming-soon-for-the-viva-connections-desktop/ba-p/3644419How to set up Viva Home –...
GHBP Show 71 with Anoop Tatti – YouTube
GHBP Show 71 with Anoop Tatti This week, we are joined by Anoop Tatti to talk Adaptive Card Extensions in Viva Connections. This week, we are joined by Anoop Tatti to talk Adaptive Card Extensions in Viva Connections. source
GHBP Show 71 with Anoop Tatti – YouTube
GHBP Show 71 with Anoop Tatti This week, we are joined by Anoop Tatti to talk Adaptive Card Extensions in Viva Connections. This week, we are joined by Anoop Tatti to talk Adaptive Card Extensions in Viva Connections. source
GHBP Show 71 with Anoop Tatti – YouTube
GHBP Show 71 with Anoop Tatti Garry and Kevin are joined this week to talk Viva Connections with Anoop Tatti (https://aka.ms/anoopt), covering what Viva Connections is, why you would use it and how you can build it out with the usual distractions along the way! Viva Home Announcement – https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/more-options-coming-soon-for-the-viva-connections-desktop/ba-p/3644419 How to set up...
Show 70 – a review of 2022
This week, Kevin, Al and Garry (sadly Luise couldn't make it last minute) look back at 2022 to pick our favourite tech news of the year and our own personal highlights. Kevin even decided last minute about what everyone's focus was for 2023 so there are some late panics in the show that are worth sticking around for!Microsoft Viva Goals brings purpose and alignment to the employee experienceSet Team and Company Goals |...
Show 70 – YouTube
Show 70 Starting a M365 ISV, female leadership in M365 and things like governance, adoption, orchestry and other things.. Starting a M365 ISV, female leadership in M365 and things like governance, adoption, orchestry and other things.. source
Show 69: Careers in IT with Will Rowe
No news this week as we had a slightly shorter recording so we have included some links below. However, instead we have a cracker of a show with Will Rowe from MS-Talent, talking about the current job market in Microsoft IT related roles, the impact of hybrid, why people are moving and even blue back hair (yes really). Careering out of control – Will's own podcast with even more adviceTech layoffs –...
Show 69 – Careers in IT with Will Rowe – YouTube
Show 69 – Careers in IT with Will Rowe How did you get your career? How would you change it? How do you go about finding out what is out there? These are some of the questions that Will Rowe will join us to talk about as well as how great rare food can be How did you get your career? How would you change it? How do you go about finding out what is out there? These are some of the questions that Will Rowe will join us to talk...
Show 68 – part 2: where Yammer excels over Teams
A very brave Emily Mancini tackles the subject of Yammer and when it excels for organisations over Teams. The chat with Luise, Al and Kevin takes in the different use cases around Yammer and Teams, how you can help adoption, why you should consider both and a lot lot more. There were certainly opinions this week! Continue Reading Emily Mancini’s Article on their blog...
Show 68 – part 1: Power Platform updates and end of a Microsoft era
This week, Kevin, Al and Luise were joined by Emily Mancini to talk about the latest news with Power Platform updates, great eBooks about Viva via Mark Rackley, new devices (with live demos!) and the end of an era in Microsoft related journalism as Mary Jo Foley leaves ZDNet after 16 years. This led to a slightly diverted chat about what we were up to 16 years ago – can you guess? Power Platform Oct 2022 Updates –...
Show 68 – Where Yammer excels over Teams – YouTube
Show 68 – Where Yammer excels over Teams Emily Mancini joins us to talk about the latest news and talk about the magic of Yammer over Teams for certain situations Emily Mancini joins us to talk about the latest news and talk about the magic of Yammer over Teams for certain situations source
Show 67 – part 2: Talking Community with Ami Diamond
The SharePoint Wizard Ami Diamond is on the show to talk about community and why it matters to him, especially with his YouTube channel and host of WhatsApp groups he maintains.The SharePoint Wizard ChannelCommunity days – https://communitydays.org/ Continue Reading Kevin McDonnell’s Article on their blog https://www.buzzsprout.com/1455661/11517966-show-67-part-2-talking-community-with-ami-diamond.mp3 Blog Syndicated with...
Show 67 – part 1: Microsoft Ignite Debrief
Garry and Kevin are joined by Ami Diamond (aka the SharePoint Wizard) to talk about the big news from Microsoft Ignite, including Microsoft Syntex, Teams Premium, Designer, Loop and big exciting news about Planner (no really).Microsoft Ignite 2022 Book of NewsWeekly view in SharePoint calendar – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=SharePoint&searchterms=100504 Microsoft Syntex—Content AI integrated...
Show 67 – Ignite debrief and a SharePoint Wizard – YouTube
Show 67 – Ignite debrief and a SharePoint Wizard This week we are joined by Ami Diamond to talk all things Ignite and then chat with Ami about his passions This week we are joined by Ami Diamond to talk all things Ignite and then chat with Ami about his passions source
Episode 66 – The latest news and chat
Kevin, Al and Garry were guest-less so covered the large amount of news and had a chat about Viva, Teams and Power Platform Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong? (microsoft.com)Microsoft Viva EbookWhat’s New in Microsoft Teams | August and September 2022 – Microsoft Tech Community Microsoft Teams apps coming in preview to Office and Outlook apps on...
Episode 66 – Big Data with Matt Beard – YouTube
Episode 66 – Big Data with Matt Beard Join us as we cover the latest news and find out more from Matt about the joys of Big Data Join us as we cover the latest news and find out more from Matt about the joys of Big Data source
Show 65 – Part 2: Making life easier with SharePoint Syntex
Newly minted MVP Leon Armston joins us to chat about all things SharePoint Syntex, covering what it is, what you need to use it and some real life scenarios that Leon has used.Leon's Blog SharePoint Syntex | Microsoft 365 Automate document generation with SharePoint Syntex and Power Automate (preview) – SharePoint Syntex | Microsoft Docs Licensing for SharePoint Syntex – SharePoint Syntex | Microsoft Docs SharePoint...
Show 65 – part 1: Teams Room licensing, Adoption Score and B2B Power Apps
This week we are joined by Leon Armston, newly minted Microsoft 365 Apps and Services MVP, who shares his thoughts on the latest news. Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro and Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic, everything you need to know. – Tom TalksDriving adoption of Microsoft Viva at Microsoft – Microsoft Tech CommunityIntroducing Adoption Score – helping customers get the most out of Microsoft 365 – Microsoft Tech...
Show 65 – Latest news and SharePoint Syntex with Leon Armston – YouTube
Show 65 – Latest news and SharePoint Syntex with Leon Armston This week we are doing our first live stream! We combined parts 1 and 2 and were joined by Leon Armston to talk all things Syntex. Full shownotes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com News: • Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro and Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic, everything you need to know. – Tom Talks • Driving adoption of Microsoft Viva at Microsoft – Microsoft Tech...
Show 64 – Part 2: What is productivity and how can it be increased?
Part 2 of our recording with Gavin Jones as we dig into productivity Modern Workplace Accelerator | MeeTime ServicesGavin ? Jones | LinkedInMeeTime (@meetimeapps) / Twitter Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash Continue Reading Gavin Jones’s Article on their blog https://www.buzzsprout.com/1455661/11263818-show-64-part-2-what-is-productivity-and-how-can-it-be-increased.mp3 Blog Syndicated with Gavin Jones’s...
Show 64 – Part 1: OneDrive is 15, Power Platform CLI and some Viva Connections tools
This week, Gavin Jones joins Al and Garry to cover the latest news and views from across the Microsoft 365 space. Continue Reading Gavin Jones’s Article on their blog https://www.buzzsprout.com/1455661/11261539-show-64-part-1-onedrive-is-15-power-platform-cli-and-some-viva-connections-tools.mp3 Blog Syndicated with Gavin Jones’s...
Show 62: The Big Microsoft Inspire Round-up – YouTube
Show 62: The Big Microsoft Inspire Round-up Last week was Microsoft Inspire, the main conference for Microsoft Partners, and so we are covering the announcements that were made. The exciting news is that there were new products, new APIs, new release dates and no new renames! Viva Engage Announcing Microsoft Viva Engage Hybrid and remote work have made it difficult for people to feel connected to one another and to the mission of...
Show 62: The Big Microsoft Inspire Round-up
Last week was Microsoft Inspire, the main conference for Microsoft Partners, and so we are covering the announcements that were made. The exciting news is that there were new products, new APIs, new release dates and no new renames!Viva Engagehttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/announcing-microsoft-viva-engage/ba-p/3571382 Viva Learning APIUse the employee learning API to integrate with Viva Learning –...
Show 34 – Part 2: The future of collaboration – YouTube
Show 34 – Part 2: The future of collaboration How old are you? Do you remember when the future of collaboration was SharePoint? Maybe you remember when it was web 2.0? Maybe you even remember back to when the internet or email was the future! This week, Hans Brender joins us to talk about the future of collaboration and we go a bit loopy talking about how Microsoft Loop will change the way we work, hopefully without us even...
Show 61 – Part 2: The future of collaboration
How old are you? Do you remember when the future of collaboration was SharePoint? Maybe you remember when it was web 2.0? Maybe you even remember back to when the internet or email was the future! This week, Hans Brender joins us to talk about the future of collaboration and we go a bit loopy talking about how Microsoft Loop will change the way we work, hopefully without us even realising it.Microsoft LoopMicrosoft Loop User GroupHans...
Show 34 – Part 2: The future of collaboration
How old are you? Do you remember when the future of collaboration was SharePoint? Maybe you remember when it was web 2.0? Maybe you even remember back to when the internet or email was the future! This week, Hans Brender joins us to talk about the future of collaboration and we go a bit loopy talking about how Microsoft Loop will change the way we work, hopefully without us even realising it.Microsoft LoopMicrosoft Loop User GroupHans...
Show 61 – Part 1: A new Viva pillar, beautiful Power Apps, some CLI news and Microsoft Search AMA – YouTube
Show 61 – Part 1: A new Viva pillar, beautiful Power Apps, some CLI news and Microsoft Search AMA Hans Brender joins us to talk about the latest news just ahead of Microsoft Inspire. We cover: Viva Sales and how it changes the outlook for Viva (pun slightly intended) How to make beautiful Power Apps, inspired by the awesome Kristine Kolodziejski Why you should upgrade your SharePoint Framework solutions with CLI for Microsoft...
Show 61 – Part 1: A new Viva pillar, beautiful Power Apps, some CLI news and Microsoft Search AMA
Hans Brender joins us to talk about the latest news just ahead of Microsoft Inspire. We cover: Viva Sales and how it changes the outlook for Viva (pun slightly intended)How to make beautiful Power Apps, inspired by the awesome Kristine KolodziejskiWhy you should upgrade your SharePoint Framework solutions with CLI for Microsoft 365Thinking about questions to ask at the upcoming Microsoft Search AMA Microsoft's Viva Sales: A new...
Show 60 – Power Platform CoE and what more you should think of – YouTube
Show 60 – Power Platform CoE and what more you should think of We are joined by Aaron Rendell, Head of Technology for CPS, to talk about Power Platform Centre of Excellence and how the CoE Starter Kit is what is says – a starter. We chat about the different processes and plans you that you should have in place to make your Power Platform usage the best it can be and to truly enable your citizen developers the right way. We...
Show 60 – Power Platform CoE and what more you should think of
We are joined by Aaron Rendell, Head of Technology for CPS, to talk about Power Platform Centre of Excellence and how the CoE Starter Kit is what is says – a starter. We chat about the different processes and plans you that you should have in place to make your Power Platform usage the best it can be and to truly enable your citizen developers the right way.Microsoft Power Platform | Power Platform COE Establishing a Power...
Show 59 – Your fantasy Microsoft dinner party – live from Scottish Summit – YouTube
Show 59 – Your fantasy Microsoft dinner party – live from Scottish Summit Another episode, another something a little different. Following on from our show at the South Coast Summit last year, we decided to keep a similar format but with much better sound this time. We are joined by a host of great community members to talk about what their fantasy dinner party would be with three rules – there has to be one person...
Show 59 – Your fantasy Microsoft dinner party – live from Scottish Summit
Another episode, another something a little different. Following on from our show at the South Coast Summit last year, we decided to keep a similar format but with much better sound this time. We are joined by a host of great community members to talk about what their fantasy dinner party would be with three rules – there has to be one person from the community, one from Microsoft and one other (living or dead). Naturally, the...
Show 58 – Happy Hour Etiquette at Scottish Summit – YouTube
Show 58 – Happy Hour Etiquette at Scottish Summit A slightly different show as we recorded our Happy Hour Etiquette session at the Scottish Summit. Al, Kevin and Luise were joined by Marijn Somers and Sara Fennah to share thoughts and tips on etiquette in Microsoft 365. A slightly different show as we recorded our Happy Hour Etiquette session at the Scottish Summit. Al, Kevin and Luise were joined by Marijn Somers and Sara...
Show 58 – Happy Hour Etiquette at Scottish Summit
A slightly different show as we recorded our Happy Hour Etiquette session at the Scottish Summit. Al, Kevin and Luise were joined by Marijn Somers and Sara Fennah to share thoughts and tips on etiquette in Microsoft 365.The sound wasn't the best so we hope that it came across ok for you all. Let us know if you'd like more live recordings like this. Continue Reading Marijn and Sara’s Article on their blog...
Show 57 – Processes in Microsoft Teams – YouTube
Show 57 – Processes in Microsoft Teams We are joined by Tomasz Poszytek to talk about all things processes in Teams. You may think that it is just about approvals but there is so much more that you can do to make your business processes more automated. We also talk about how you can plan your automations too. We are joined by Tomasz Poszytek to talk about all things processes in Teams. You may think that it is just about...
Show 57 – Processes in Microsoft Teams
We are joined by Tomasz Poszytek to talk about all things processes in Teams. You may think that it is just about approvals but there is so much more that you can do to make your business processes more automated. We also talk about how you can plan your automations too.Useful links:Adaptive CardsOverview of Universal Actions for Adaptive Cards – Teams | Microsoft DocsPower Automate – Process advisor – Power Platform...
Show 56 – Part 2: Infrastructure as code in Microsoft 365 – YouTube
Show 56 – Part 2: Infrastructure as code in Microsoft 365 Do you know what Infrastructure as Code is? If you do, have you thought about it with Microsoft 365? We are joined by Luke Evans to talk about what Infrastructure as Code is, why it’s important and how you can do it in the world if Microsoft 365. Some useful links (that slightly give away what we will talk about!): M365 DSC Claus Jespersen –...
Show 56 – Part 2: Infrastructure as code in Microsoft 365
Do you know what Infrastructure as Code is? If you do, have you thought about it with Microsoft 365? We are joined by Luke Evans to talk about what Infrastructure as Code is, why it's important and how you can do it in the world if Microsoft 365.Some useful links (that slightly give away what we will talk about!): M365 DSC Claus Jespersen – clajes/ConditionalAccess: Repository holding various Notes from the Field with many...
Show 56 – Part 1: Scoring with Viva Goals, Group Ownership Policies with Luke Evans and more – YouTube
Show 56 – Part 1: Scoring with Viva Goals, Group Ownership Policies with Luke Evans and more This week we are joined by independent Microsoft 365 consultant Luke Evans (Twitter, LinkedIn) to talk about the latest news including a nicely timed announcement of Viva Goals (Microsoft’s release of Ally.IO), how to organise your Teams with no owners, some amazing new accessibility tools announced at the accessibility summit and...
Show 56 – Part 1: Scoring with Viva Goals, Group Ownership Policies with Luke Evans and more
This week we are joined by independent Microsoft 365 consultant Luke Evans (Twitter, LinkedIn) to talk about the latest news including a nicely timed announcement of Viva Goals (Microsoft's release of Ally.IO), how to organise your Teams with no owners, some amazing new accessibility tools announced at the accessibility summit and the latest SharePoint updates.Microsoft Viva Goals brings purpose and alignment to the employee...
Show 55 – a walk and talk with Peter Rising – YouTube
Show 55 – a walk and talk with Peter Rising source
Show 55 – a walk and talk with Pete Rising
We went a little different with this show as Kevin and Peter Rising were on an offsite together and so recorded a chat during lunch on their thoughts on what was top of mind. Hybrid meetings, measuring well-being with Viva and exciting news on a new Microsoft 365 book were all covered. Continue Reading Kevin McDonnell’s Article on their blog https://www.buzzsprout.com/1455661/10532039-show-55-a-walk-and-talk-with-pete-rising.mp3...
Show 54 – Part 2: The Future of Work – YouTube
Show 54 – Part 2: The Future of Work What will the future of work be? Rather than just guessing, Zoe Wilson talks to us about the the future of work, especially within the UK Public Sector. We chat about what it means to offices, how people do work and what the feelings of people are to modern work. What will the future of work be? Rather than just guessing, Zoe Wilson talks to us about the the future of work, especially within...
Show 54 – Part 2: The Future of Work
What will the future of work be? Rather than just guessing, Zoe Wilson talks to us about the report created by Agilisys around the future of work within the UK Public Sector. We chat about what it means to offices, how people do work and what the feelings of people are to modern work.The 2022 Work Trend Index Report – Making hybrid work work (microsoft.com)Worklab – WorkLab: Vital facts about the future of work....
Show 54 – Part 1: Search in Teams, Power Platform APIs and the new world of time management – YouTube
Show 54 – Part 1: Search in Teams, Power Platform APIs and the new world of time management This week we are joined by Zoe Wilson,Director of Innovation and Customer Success at Agilisys, to talk about the latest news including some new updates to Teams with better search, the power of a Power Platform API (with documentation!), securing the metaverse and some great ideas from top authors around protecting your time. This week we...
Show 54 – Part 1: Search in Teams, Power Platform APIs and the new world of time management
This week we are joined by Zoe Wilson,Director of Innovation and Customer Success at Agilisys, to talk about the latest news including some new updates to Teams with better search, the power of a Power Platform API (with documentation!), securing the metaverse and some great ideas from top authors around protecting your time. Nominate your favourite podcast at Tech Community Awards (commsverse.com) What’s New in Microsoft Teams |...
Show 53 – Part 2: The journey of Yo Teams – YouTube
Show 53 – Part 2: The journey of Yo Teams This week we are joined by the fascinating Wictor Wilen who talks about the journey that he has taken with the open source project Yo Teams. We talked about why he created the project, how it has grown, how the community has helped make it what it is and what’s next for Yo Teams (plus Kevin asks the stupid question about how many Teams Apps he has created but just pretend that...
Show 53 – Part 2: The journey of Yo Teams
This week we are joined by the fascinating Wictor Wilen who talks about the journey that he has taken with the open source project Yo Teams. We talked about why he created the project, how it has grown, how the community has helped make it what it is and what's next for Yo Teams (plus Kevin asks the stupid question about how many Teams Apps he has created but just pretend that didn't happen). Whether you are a dev or not,...
Show 53 – Part 1: What not to do with Power Automate and happy birthday Teams – YouTube
Show 53 – Part 1: What not to do with Power Automate and happy birthday Teams This could be the most important podcast that you listen to all year! If you have flows in Power Automate running with Service Accounts then listen to this show as soon as you can. We are joined by Wictor Wilen to talk about a few of the big news stories in the last couple of weeks including the importance of understanding your licensing in Power...
Show 53 – Part 1: What not to do with Power Automate and happy birthday Teams
This could be the most important podcast that you listen to all year! If you have flows in Power Automate running with Service Accounts then listen to this show as soon as you can. We are joined by Wictor Wilen to talk about a few of the big news stories in the last couple of weeks including the importance of understanding your licensing in Power Automate with service accounts. We also had calmer chats on the latest Teams...