As we wrap up another successful Digital Workplace Conference, held in the vibrant city of Sydney, it’s time to reflect on the key moments that made this event a cornerstone for digital workplace enthusiasts and professionals. Fuelled by some exceptional Sydney fare, Day 1 was launched. Attendees ranged in role from Business Analysts and Managers […]
This week’s webinar had a vibrant and informative discussion. Our panel discussed the causes and consequences of low digital literacy, the challenges for improving it, the role of leaders in fostering a culture of learning, the impact of age and diversity on digital skills, and the opportunities and threats of artificial intelligence. The Challenges Digital […]
It is with great pleasure that we announce Bonita Nuttall as a distinguished keynote speaker. Bonita is an inspiring individual with an eclectic professional background including journalism, television presentation, personal coaching, and neuroscience. Bonita will guide you on how to amplify your individuality, providing tools to enhance your decision-making, manage change and lead with impact. […]
The anticipation is over! After an extensive judging process, we are super excited to reveal the trailblazers who have significantly impacted the landscape of digital transformation. CATEGORY ONE: MOST IMPACTFUL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION This award is about ground-breaking digital solutions that have shaken up the establishment and/ or organisation-level adoption of technologies. Finalists are: Hornsby Shire […]
If you’re like us, you love learning new things, meeting new people, and having a good time. And if you’re also like us, you’re passionate about the digital workplace and how it can transform the way we work and collaborate. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t miss this amazing opportunity to level up your […]
We are working longer hours, yet being less productive?
How to crack up your colleagues with some clever wordplay on tech terms Do you ever feel like you need a translator to understand the jargon and acronyms that fly around in the digital world? Do you ever wonder where some of these words came from and what they really mean? Well, you’re not alone. […]
By Vahid Doustimajd. Have you ever wanted to use Google Fonts in the Power BI text box, highlight text with different colors, or give an option to end-user to change the font size to make the text box more professional with easy-to-understand content? This article explained how to add these functions to your text box […]
By Lisa Crosbie Lisa and Daniel Anderson have a great session at DWCAU2024 on Thursday at 10:15am. Leveraging Microsoft Copilot for Optimal Productivity – Read more about it here! And here a couple of great videos from Daniel on the subject.
By Abby Payuyo. In today’s digital workplace, organizations are leveraging AI tools like Copilot for Microsoft 365 to revolutionize the way they work. Forty seven percent of generative AI users are on Copilot for Microsoft 365, according to the AI & Information Management Report. In fact, early adopters of Copilot for Microsoft 365 are seeing its benefits: Microsoft […]
By Lee Stevens. Let’s put the word Digital in there. Then it must be Digital. Surely? Digital is in danger of becoming an arbitrary, meaningless term as it continues to be overused. This week, I read a well crafted press release from a very well known, IT Company here in New Zealand. They had won a deal to ‘Digitally […]
Are you new to the Power Platform? Need to understand what it is? Here are a couple of resources Good governance is important for any organisation using the Microsoft Power Platform, as it helps ensure that the platform is being used in a consistent, controlled, and compliant manner. Some of the key areas where governance is particularly […]
By Sherian Batallones With the consistent evolution of Microsoft Viva, it’s hard to keep track of every tool and its capabilities. But if you’re looking into maximizing the power of your intranet with employee engagement, this episode of Office 365 Hours will help you dive deep into the capabilities of Viva Connections. Our host, Norman Young, […]
AI won’t take your job, it is somebody USING AI that will take your job. Author unknown Copilot is a powerful AI assistant that helps you create and manage your digital workplace. It can help you automate workflows, streamline communication, and optimize productivity across your organization. It is also intimidating. The complexity and uncertainty of […]
By Debbie Ireland The rate of change is mind-boggling. As Kurzweil said, we are going to see 20 thousand years of progress this century, compared to 100 years last century! If you think you are tired now – things are only getting faster! In this blog we will cover: Technological change is exponential – look […]
By Abby Payuyo. Many organizations are still struggling with the challenges brought on by the shift to a hybrid work model, as the speed of work exceeds our ability to keep up. To manage, businesses are turning to generative AI to optimize their workflows, enhance their collaboration, and deliver better value to their customers. Notably, […]
One minute there were presents under the tree, the next minute Christmas is finished and we’re back at work and looking ahead to what’s coming up! There are a few Microsoft Updates that I’m really looking forward to seeing: A couple of other things I think worth taking note of: Lastly, this year brought a […]
What am I up to? While my most favourite things include beautiful views, sunshine, my family, my dog Layla and Pina Coladas, I wanted to share a few of my favourite things in this year’s event. Counting down to the Digital Workplace Conference – we’re counting in hours now! I’m really excited about the sessions […]
By Kayla Haskins. By 2025, Gartner predicts that nearly two-thirds of spending on application software will be directed toward cloud technologies. The advantages are clear: the integrated capabilities and automated work processes of these modern solutions deliver cost savings and drive efficiencies. If your business wants to keep pace, you must adopt these workplace technologies to modernize […]
By Kayla Haskins. A recent Gallup survey found that less than 1/3 of US workers are engaged with their work. This dire situation may be more costly than you think; a Gallup study from this summer estimates disengaged employees are costing the world $7.8 trillion in lost productivity (yes, that’s “trillion” with a “T”). In today’s looming economic turmoil, […]
By Dux Raymond Sy. People managers have big responsibilities: from achieving team performance goals to growing their teammates’ skills. In fact, over two thirds of employees say their manager has an impact on not only their success at their company, but on their overall careers. As we enter 2023 at a time of continued macroeconomic uncertainty, there […]
By Sutter Shumacher Over the summer break, I caught up on newsletters from some thought leaders. A lot of newsletters. Like three years’ worth of newsletters. It was a fascinating time warp. The earliest newsletter in my reading pile was from April 2020 – feels like a lifetime ago! – when we wondered how we’d […]