The Intelligence Age

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/44 Journey to becoming an MVP Insights on becoming one of the few MVPs from Switzerland Growing your company and working with clients around the globe AI applications in the organization Effect of AI in an organisation Dataset and training AI Dynamics 365 and AI integration Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consult...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/43 Career Journeys and working with Microsoft & ISVs Opportunities for ISVs to build on the Power platform & Dynamics 365 Gaps in the market for ISVs Getting involved as an ISV as a Microsoft Partner Options available to ISVs wanting to partner with Microsoft Different levels available with Partnership Where does AppSource sit Getting on AppSour...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/42 Career start, retraining and becoming a Microsoft partner CRM beginnings and database fascination The speed of change Essex – the Guide Journey to becoming an MVP Styles of learning 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...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/41 Life outside of being an MVP Passions and Hobbies How to be a pro Kansas Culture Journey to being an MVP How being an MVP can affect your career Pivoting in Power Apps Keeping up and picking your battles Self-education Advice on becoming an MVP Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to ident...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/40 Explaining the term ‘Global Black Belt’ Differences between ‘Global Black Belt' GBB, Solution Sales Professional SSP and a Technical Sales Professional TSP at Microsoft when it relates to Dynamics 365 Roles and Responsibilities within the Global Black Belt Role Microsoft Partner engagement in the Global Black Belt Role Challenging Sales Managing...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/39 Happenings in Phoenix Living at Heights Best Bits of being an MVP Hospitality Colorado style Other Hobbies WINE – Women's international Networking event MVP Motivations Giving Back Purpose of MVP's Virtual user groups Benefits of attending community events Work shopping Alaskan adventures Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/38  Differences between Fargo’s and accents Things to see in Fargo  Synergies between the Czech Republic and Pisek  World Pursuits and family ties  Career beginnings and career development  Career advise and areas of opportunities  Becoming an MVP and learning networks  The Learning experience  Maintaining MVP Contributions  Looking back and giving advi...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/37 The role that a demo plays in selling software Information needed prior to doing a demo The Sales Cycle, when demos come into play and introducing them The one demo that fits all approach? How to tailor your technique and presentations Mistakes when demoing The process behind creating a demo and ensuring it goes to plan The secret sauce to creating a...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/36 Introductions into the work world  West Coast Florida lessons Cuban Cuisine and the ‘Real Cuba’ MVP and joining the circle Salesforce and Microsoft Journey and key advice Referrals from Microsoft and a new approach Power Apps and Dynamics 365 MVP Network and the ‘Club' Contributions and creating MVP value Writing from the heart and working out y...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/35 Places I've lived Seasons in Seattle How to speak Russian Longevity in the MVP Sphere MVP Contributions and building your profile Starting a blog and podcast Language Barriers Wild years in University and Russian Vodka through the centuries Opening doors as an MVP Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultan...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/34 The Adobe Marketing Cloud Microsoft's ‘recommended solution' for the enterprise space Working with Adobe and complementing your Dynamics practice Adobe Marketing Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365 supporting the customer experience Products offered under the Adobe Marketing Cloud Adobe and Dynamics 365 integrations and new functionalities not...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/33 Farm Life in Ontario – dairy farm and the family business to technology The Consultant Path CRM 1 and the beginnings of Nick’s Microsoft journey Potential in Portals Applying experience to a Teaching career Responsibilities of an MVP Promoting yourself as an MVP The MVP Community and benefits of engagement with Microsoft Keeping things in the family...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/32 San Antonio and great things about Texas Culinary Delights of San Antonio Events and happenings in San Antonio Career beginnings in the Army and Vietnam War Life Choices Larry’s Taco Talk and Teaching Career Impacts of the MVP Award MVP Peers Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identif...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/31 • History between Linda.com and LinkedIn Learning • Vision for the future of LinkedIn Learning • LinkedIn Learning Training content available for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community • New offerings on LinkedIn Learning • Best ways to get access to LinkedIn learning • How LinkedIn Learning may grow and develop across the Dynamics ecosystem? • LinkedI...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/30 The Italian Job On entrepreneurs and Dynamics for Sports MVP and Dynamics Community in Italy – ‘The Family’ Translations and being multilingual Collaboration and relationships Life in Naples, the Mediterranean and living with ‘emotion’ Researching and writing articles for the community Peers within the community On needing emotion Microsoft 365 Copil...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/29 Art history and early career All you need to know about North Carolina Transiting from Design to Dynamics How you became an MVP in the early days – a history lesson Key contributions on the MVP Journey Authorship and how to open doors Setting goals and business journeys Business Applications MVP's Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Pr...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/28 Key advantages to listing on AppSource Greatest take always from been exposed to AppSource distribution Enhancements to AppSource Future of AppSource Potential revenue streams through AppSource listing Limitations on the platform grow and overcoming these Best tips for companies wanting to launch products on AppSource Marketing opportunities amongst...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/27 Outline of Adoption and Change Management Key steps when planning a Dynamics implementation to maximize The psychology behind User Adoption Effective KPI’s Difficult Adoption programs Resources for Adoption and Change Management Advice for implementing User Adoption and Change Management Measuring the success of Adoption with Dynamics 365 Books Menti...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/26 Learning Resources at Microsoft and courses on offer  Content updates and new courses  Microsoft learning content evolution   Learning content for 2019   Websites to access for Microsoft Business Applications training   Differences between learning resources  The most commonly requested training   Future changes for different training platforms  Bene...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/25 The journey to starting a Dynamics 365 Consulting Business and motivations behind it  Important first steps in starting a Consultancy Business  Finding the best people for a Consultancy Business  How to promote consultancy services  Barriers when trying to sell consultancy services  Connecting and engaging with clients  Adapting to industry change  P...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/24 Creating Add on’s, Product types and benefits that the customer sees The Why and ‘how to’ of creating Dynamics add-ons Tips when creating Dynamics add- ons Challenges when creating add-ons What flows when working with Microsoft Partners Steps from ideation to sale as an ISV Different listing types on AppSource Design specifications you should take in...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/23 Career journey’s, career highlights and the path to working to Dynamics 365 Advice for people looking to make the leap into a career in Dynamics Things the Dynamics community are doing to make this leap easier Resources for career changers and what other additional resources are needed to make this transition What partners are doing to help facilitat...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/22 From starting at the bottom Steps to progress in Dynamics career Share yourself with the community The negative and positives of a Dynamics career Public speaking Take and giving feedback YouTube Pay it forward Books Mentioned Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind – Yuval Noah Harari https://amzn.to/2tbf2Yf Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.c...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/21 Role across Dynamics career Core Skills Solutions to gather requirements Support Engineer at Microsoft Outlook / Dynamics Support Coaches and Mentors Advice to grads considering a career in Dynamics Microsoft Business Applications Books Mentioned Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Timothy Ferriss https://amzn.to/2IvfuqI...

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/20 How to develop teaching skills Are students created equal? Engage students that don’t want to be on the training Class facilitation when there is a wide difference in skill levels Best preparation before attending a Dynamics class The importance of Microsoft certification Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Preparing for exams Microsoft Dynamics Lear...