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FusionTalkFive QuestionsIn this episode of FusionTalk, Steve and Anouck try something different. Inspired by the idea behind the “Five Whys”, they challenge each other with five open questions about Microsoft 365, consulting life, and how technology really lands in organisations. This is not about features or roadmaps. It’s about personal experiences, opinions, and the reality behind “best practices” when they meet real users, real projects, and real constraints. Expect an honest conversation about: Why best practices often fail in real-life implementationsWhich Microsoft 365 tools consultants genuinely care about (and why)When solutions look good on paper but fail in a...
2026-02-1153 min
FusionTalkOops TranslationIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve kick off the New Year with a light-hearted yet insightful discussion on the intricacies of communication and translation within multilingual organisations. They explore the challenges of understanding versus communicating, sharing personal anecdotes from their holiday experiences that highlight the importance of language in everyday interactions.The conversation delves into the complexities of managing multiple languages in the workplace, particularly in Belgium, where diverse linguistic backgrounds can create barriers to effective communication. Anouck and Steve discuss their experiences with translation tools and the responsibility of individuals and organisations to ensure...
2026-01-2646 min
FusionTalkHeated DLPIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve return with a lively and humorous discussion about the long-awaited heating in the studio, setting the stage for their exploration of data leakage protection (DLP) in the Power Platform environment. With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, they reflect on the journey of building a podcasting studio and the challenges of home renovations, all while keeping the atmosphere light and engaging.The duo dives into the complexities of DLP, discussing its critical role in ensuring that sensitive data remains secure within organizational workflows. They share their thoughts...
2025-12-1549 min
FusionTalk3 of usIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve are joined by Marijn for a lively and humorous discussion that blends technology, automation, and a touch of whisky tasting. The trio embarks on a playful exploration of their recent podcast collaboration, highlighting the unique dynamic that arises when they come together. They delve into the complexities of automation, addressing common misconceptions about its ease and the importance of thoughtful implementation.The conversation takes a fascinating turn as they examine how people perceive technology, from the allure of shiny new tools to the challenges of adapting to change. Anouck...
2025-12-021h 11
FusionTalkModels DressedIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve take a playful yet insightful dive into the world of Power Platform governance, drawing on their recent experiences and workshops. They kick off the discussion with a light-hearted take on fashion shows, before seamlessly transitioning into the serious topic of managing innovation within organisations.The hosts share their thoughts on the concept of 'shadow IT' and how it can drive innovation, while also highlighting the importance of governance as users develop their own workflows. Anouck and Steve discuss the various levels of responsibility and ownership in Power Automate, from...
2025-11-1735 min
FusionTalkEnvironments Managed In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve reflect on their recent session at CollabDays Bletchley, where they presented "10 Essential Tips to Kickstart Your Power Platform Governance." With a blend of humour and insight, they discuss the significance of governance in Power Platform, highlighting key takeaways from their presentation.The hosts dive into the nuances of accountability and responsibility within the governance model, sharing their thoughts on the importance of establishing clear roles and guidelines. They also explore the concept of environments in Power Platform, debating the merits of the default environment versus custom environments, an...
2025-11-0653 min
FusionTalkCloud Plural In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve delve into the world of cloud computing from a governance and business perspective, steering clear of overly technical jargon. They kick off the discussion by exploring the various cloud services they encounter, with a particular focus on Microsoft Azure, and how their experiences differ in utilising these platforms.The hosts reflect on the historical context of cloud computing, sharing anecdotes about the infamous "I Love You" and "Melissa" viruses that catalysed Microsoft’s venture into cloud services. They provide intriguing insights into the evolution of major cloud providers, including AWS...
2025-10-0425 min
FusionTalkChaos StructuredIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve engage in a lively conversation about the intricacies of metadata management within SharePoint, drawing from their recent experiences in workshops and training sessions. They share insights into the importance of designing an effective metadata structure that not only enhances document searchability but also supports organizational workflows.The hosts discuss their contrasting approaches to metadata, with Anouck focusing on the grassroots perspective of gathering input from end-users, while Steve advocates for a top-down corporate taxonomy. Their banter reveals the challenges of balancing user needs with overarching governance, as they explore...
2025-08-2954 min
FusionTalkSharePoint ShiftsIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve take a deep dive into the evolution of SharePoint, celebrating its 25-year journey from its inception to its current status as a robust collaboration platform. They reflect on the early days when SharePoint was primarily a document library with basic functionalities and discuss how user needs and technological advancements have driven its transformation over the years.The hosts share fascinating anecdotes from their experiences, illustrating how SharePoint has grown from a tool used mainly by IT departments to a vital business enabler that empowers users with low-code and no-code...
2025-08-1159 min
FusionTalkFour LettersIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve embark on a playful exploration of personality types, diving into the fascinating world of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). With a lighthearted approach, they discuss their own personality types—Anouck as an ESTP and Steve as an ENFP—sharing their insights on how these traits shape their interactions and team dynamics.The conversation flows as they reflect on the significance of understanding individual differences within a team. They emphasize the value of personality assessments in enhancing communication and collaboration, revealing how knowing one's traits can lead to more effective team...
2025-07-1443 min
FusionTalkCommunications ChallengedIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the evolution of email communication, exploring just how much time we allocate to managing our inboxes. They kick off with a surprising revelation about the staggering number of emails sent globally each day—over 300 billion! This prompts them to reflect on the dramatic increase in email traffic since the early 2000s, when only 28 billion emails were sent daily.The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they compare today's email habits with past communication methods, such as faxes and memos, and ponder the implications of...
2025-07-0443 min
Office 365 DistilledEP165: Agentic Steve & MarijnThe boys discuss 1 billion SharePoint users, agents and all the other sweet stuff coming out of #M365Conf in Las Vegas. Steve talks about his conference in Amsterdam with Agent 2 Agent experiences. We end with Frey Ranch whisky bourbon.
2025-05-3050 min
FusionTalkM365 as a TattooIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve take a whimsical dive into the world of tattoos as a metaphor for understanding features of SharePoint and M365. With a light-hearted banter, they discuss their new microphones and the excitement of recording live at Commsverse, all while reflecting on the importance of visualizing concepts in technology.The hosts explore the idea of tattoos as representations of workflows and channels, challenging each other to describe tattoos that capture the essence of various tech features. From a dog on a lead symbolizing workflow to a musician on stage representing a...
2025-05-2436 min
FusionTalkScope TriangleIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve embark on a lively discussion about the essential aspects of app development, focusing on the critical themes of security, scalability, and liability. They kick off with a humorous debate on the need for user understanding in the development process, emphasising the importance of clear communication and partnership between developers and users.The conversation delves into the concept of "app impact," exploring how poor decision-making can affect both the application and the business. Anouck and Steve highlight the need for users to grasp the implications of their requests, discussing the...
2025-04-2239 min
FusionTalkBuilt TriangleIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve take their podcasting on the road, recording from the stunning backdrop of sunny Austria. They reminisce about their recent travels to the Google and Microsoft campuses in San Francisco and Seattle, sharing insights and experiences from their tours that highlight the contrasting atmospheres of these tech giants.The hosts delve into the core principles of app development, focusing on three key concepts: security, scalability, and liability. They discuss the importance of security measures, including data protection and compliance, emphasising that understanding the risks associated with user data is paramount...
2025-04-2226 min
FusionTalkGoverance ManagedIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve dive into the often-overlooked world of governance, sharing personal anecdotes and humorous mishaps that highlight the importance of understanding and adhering to governance protocols. They recount a recent presentation in Stockholm where technical issues arose due to a lack of preparation, leading to a broader discussion about the necessity of reading instructions and the pitfalls of ignoring governance rules.The hosts explore the governance lifecycle, emphasising the need for clear definitions, testing, and ongoing reviews to ensure processes are effective and compliant. They discuss practical examples, such as onboarding...
2025-04-1158 min
FusionTalkGovernance Blueprint In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve reflect on their recent adventure at the Collab Days event in Bremen, where they both spoke and shared insights with the community. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they recount their driving experiences and the unexpected distractions on the road, leading into a deeper discussion about rules, regulations, and governance in the tech world.The hosts explore the complexities of governance in Microsoft 365, emphasizing the importance of defining clear rules for various areas such as site security, content lifecycle, sharing, and sensitivity labels. They share anecdotes from their e...
2025-03-0358 min
FusionTalkCollaboration TriangleIn this episode of Fusion Talk, Anouck and Steve delve into the intricacies of collaboration. They begin with a recording mishap from the previous week. The main focus is on defining collaboration, which they describe as a combination of the right people, process, and challenge, akin to a security triangle. They emphasize the importance of having clear goals and the right team to ensure successful collaboration.The conversation touches on various mediums of collaboration, such as emails, team messages, and meetings, and the necessity of a well-defined process. They debate whether newsletters constitute collaboration or mere communication...
2025-02-1941 min
FusionTalkThe TeamIn this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve record from their new studio, discussing its ongoing construction and improvements aimed at enhancing podcast quality. The conversation shifts to team dynamics, focusing on the importance of team agreements, motivation, and iding political issues. They reference the book "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and emphasize the need for consensus, clear communication, and summarizing key takeaways during discussions.Anouck and Steve delve into methods for ensuring team members express honest opinions, the significance of aligning goals with roles, and the necessity of an action plan with clear tasks and commitments...
2025-01-1747 min
FusionTalkFacilitator GuideAnouck and Steve recount their experience running a SharePoint strategy, governance, and structure workshop, sharing their insights on a successful approach to preparation, delivery, and follow-up.The first step in their process is preparation. They emphasize the importance of carefully planning the workshop's length, taking into account breaks, meal times, and enough flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen delays. Choosing the right participants is also critical. The attendees should represent a mix of strategic, operational, and user perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive discussion while avoiding overcrowding or redundant roles. Defining clear objectives is another essential element, as it sets...
2024-12-301h 05
FusionTalkFusion future In this thought-provoking episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve step into the unknown by inviting an unexpected guest—Holly, an AI assistant—into their podcasting world. Together, they explore the intriguing question: Can AI contribute to collaboration and innovation just like a human partner?The hosts begin by discussing their recent experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT and reflect on how they’ve started integrating AI into their workflows. They share insights on the evolving role of AI, from a personal assistant to a potential collaborator in brainstorming and problem-solving. Holly, their AI co-host for the epi...
2024-12-2452 min
FusionTalkEvangelist Defined In this episode of Fusion Talk with Anouck and Steve, the hosts delve into the world of technical evangelists. They explore the responsibilities and value that these professionals bring to organizations. The hosts begin by discussing the role of technical evangelists, likening them to consultants who educate and advocate for a specific technology or product. They highlight a scenario where a technical evangelist explains the benefits of SharePoint to C-level executives. To effectively communicate the value of SharePoint, the hosts outline seven steps that a technical evangelist would take in this scenario. These ste...
2024-11-2742 min
FusionTalkBoundless Thinking Welcome to today’s podcast, where Steve and Anouck, will dive into the concept of 'thinking outside the box' and why it’s crucial in both life and business. Let’s start with a little exercise to illustrate what thinking outside the box really means. Grab a pen and paper, place nine dots on the page in a 3x3 grid, and challenge yourself to connect all the dots using only four straight lines. Here's a tip: don't place the dots too far apart from each other. You'll find that solving this puzzle often requires you to go beyond t...
2024-10-2847 min
FusionTalkRisk PitfallsWe assess risk constantly in our daily lives, like when we cross the street. So why don’t we do the same for our projects? In today's episode, Steve and Anouck delve into risk analysis for IT projects. Steve brings extensive experience, while Anouck is keen to learn new things. As we explored this subject, we realized that we perform risk assessments more frequently than we acknowledge, although not always as thoroughly as we should—but nobody's perfect. Executing a thorough risk analysis for IT projects can uncover often missed insights. Steve introduces Anouck to an ess...
2024-10-1745 min
2024-08-2919 min
FusionTalkFusion-Shorts QuestionsIn this episode, we're diving into how we should name this shorter version of our podcast. We've got a question, and we need to figure out the best way to answer it. We're exploring the process of getting everyone's input in the room. Steve is challenging Anouck with LLP, FLP, SLP, and TLP, and yes, we had a great time coming up with these ideas together. When you're looking for people's input, avoid yes/no questions—they won't give you the depth of answers you need. Earlier in the podcast, we discussed the concept of the center rin...
2024-08-2625 min
FusionTalkFusion-Shorts SolutionsIn today's Fusion short on collaboration, Steve and Anouck discuss finding multiple solutions. How do you determine the best solution for your company? It's a challenge we've all faced at some point. But don't worry—Steve and Anouck are here to help guide you toward the right choice. And yes, Post-its make a comeback! Start by dividing your audience into groups, allowing each group to discuss one solution. Afterward, they’ll present their ideas to the other groups. Finally, use dot voting to select the best solution.
2024-08-2118 min
FusionTalkFusion-Shorts Answers Welcome to our podcast series on collaboration, where we explore different facets of working together effectively. This is the first of four short episodes, each no longer than 20 minutes, packed with insights and ideas to help you collaborate better, wherever you are.In today’s episode, we dive into the heart of collaboration when the answer is unknown. How do you approach a problem when no one knows the solution yet? This is the perfect time for open brainstorming, where we define the problems, collect ideas, and focus on achieving results.Steve and Anouck, our co...
2024-08-1621 min
FusionTalkAudience DefinedIn today's episode, Steve and Anouck discuss the art of giving presentations that keep the audience engaged from start to finish. This is particularly challenging because different generations have distinct preferences when it comes to presentations.Each generation has a unique attention span and focus. When giving a presentation, it's crucial to be aware of these differences. Not everyone enjoys live demos or gamification; a good presentation needs to include elements that appeal to all audience segments.Anouck's personal experience inspired this topic. She created a presentation about prompt writing, initially finding it boring and...
2024-08-1456 min
Office 365 DistilledEP146: An Obvious and Satisfying PodcastThis is the first of a new series of podcasts called the Apology Series… Life has been a little tricky over the last 3 months for Steve with a separation from my long-term partner, not having access to Max all the time and Moving house to the city of Antwerp, so enjoy the catch-up of podcasts in the coming days that we already recorded,,, Welcome to the Apology Series. Make changes Obvious, Easy, and Satisfying from James Clear's book Atomic Habits. The boys are provided with a slide from a conference, and they decide to apply some of Jame...
2024-08-051h 04
FusionTalkKnowledge ManagedIn this episode of Fusion Talk, Steve and Anouck delve into KM, a subject that has been around for many years and is constantly discussed. Why, may you ask? Well with Topic being depreciated, CoPilot on the horizon, and all the scare stories about how CoPilot needs you to restrict access, it was time to get practical and talk Knowledge Management.Steve gets excited and starts interrupting, and Anouck tells him to wait until she is finished. Anouck interrupts, and so it is 1 each on the interruption scoreboard. But that’s OK because these two experienced consultants hav...
2024-05-2555 min
FusionTalkTesting ≠ DevelopementIn this episode of Fusion Talk, Steve and Anouck delve into the purpose of testing. Testing is often underestimated and frequently overlooked by organizations due to cost concerns. However, as they both agree, testing can save organizations a significant amount of money. By following test cases, unit testing, integration testing, functional testing, performance testing, security testing, and usability testing, the quality of software improves, leading to impressive savings for the organization.As they continue their discussion, they not only cover the various stages of testing but also explore different testing profiles. They emphasize the importance of involving...
2024-05-181h 04
FusionTalkThats BrainstormingIn this episode, Anouck and Steve kick things off by exploring the concept of brainstorming. Moving on from their initial discussion, they delve into the intriguing question: Is collaboration merely communication with a goal? They examine how collaboration integrates into communication strategies and discuss whether any straightforward, linear processes enhance communication through collaboration. And yes, they do get stuck a little on how much of the process is brainstorming... agreement is not forthcoming in this episode... maybe in the next episode we will have a consensusTune in to discover their insights and conclusions on w...
2024-05-0551 min
Office 365 DistilledEP142: The Battle of the Intranet: Gloves Off!The Boys talk about the new gameshow “ IT Depends” which you can find here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3Ba6K6N3HMUbt6yVT1Bg and then.... 🎙️ Ladies and gentlemen, fight fans from around the world, welcome to the podcast showdown of the century! Tonight, we bring you a clash of titans that will shake the very foundations of the digital realm! In the blue corner, hailing from the land of traditionalists, we have the undisputed champion of news dissemination, the Sultan of Press Releases, none other than Marijn "The Publisher"!🥊 Marijn steps into the ring w...
2024-03-241h 15
FusionTalkMapping CreativityWelcome to FusionTalk, where your hosts Steve and Anouck unlock the secrets and strategies behind effective mind mapping. In today's episode, we delve into the fundamentals of ‘what a mind map is’ and its transformative potential as a tool for clarity and organization. But that's just the beginning. We'll explore why incorporating mind mapping into your routine can be a game-changer, especially when bridging the gap between business and IT departments. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, we discover how mind maps can serve as a dynamic communication tool, fostering understanding and collaboration across disciplines. Further...
2024-03-2354 min
FusionTalkDevelopment UnpackedIn this podcast, Steve and Anouck engage in a thought-provoking discussion on whether companies should buy software or develop it themselves. Steve opens the conversation with strong arguments in favor of buying software. He points out the immediate access companies gain to their needed tools and the ease with which they can stay updated, always running the latest versions thanks to automatic updates. As promised here is the IT Depends link https://www.youtube.com/@ITDependsSteve On the other side of the debate, Anouck presents a compelling case for in-house development. She emphasizes the unmatched ben...
2024-03-1656 min
Office 365 DistilledEP140: Modern Wonders of the M365 WorldAs always the start is about our travels and community speaking events was from Miami to Bremen we talk about Tetsi flies and the rule of ‘Don’t look at the Boob’ when Steve knew it was the answer to another memory problem…The Boys talk about the new gameshow “ It Depends” which you can find here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3Ba6K6N3HMUbt6yVT1Bg After 15 minutes of community talk the boys went around the world… Ami Diamond posted a great LinkedIn article comparing M365 to the new wonders of the world. It was s...
2024-03-021h 04
FusionTalkIT Speed DatingAfter shouting out on the community, we met at Bremen, Anouck, and Steve. Mentions to the people we met and the people we missed. Cool ideas around Minecraft as a change tool with Gamification.Eventually, the subject at hand is discussed, and how IT and business need to be aligned more on how business units and IT should be working together. Lots of ideas discussed: Speed dating, gaming nights, a little competition to give people… who knows where this might turn up.The discussion looks deeper at how IT and Business need to get closer and...
2024-02-1859 min
FusionTalkKill or be Killed!Have you ever been involved in a project and felt like you were going around in circles and not moving forward... well Anouck has a solution “Kill it or be Killed” Listen to Anouck and Steve as they describe the situation where no solution appears to work... so... This podcast looks at the process of being blocked, stuck and unable to move forward. How it feels and when a drastic solution is needed, throw it away and start again.Using a real-world example of a connected workflow drawing content from a remote system, we look at the...
2024-02-1239 min
FusionTalkDynamic PrototypingHave you ever wondered how to control the Demo Gods? Well, Steve and Anouck discuss the art of Live customer demonstrations or, in their words, Dynamic Prototyping... sometimes you win, and yes, sometimes you lose.In Episode 3 of FusionTalk, we look at how to shorten the development cycles and not simply walk through the usual lifecycle ‘delays’ that a formal process can cause because of all the touchpoints. You know the endless meetings where you demonstrate a change, and the customer or business user suggests another change, so you return to your desk for a week and then sh...
2024-01-2154 min
FusionTalkDefining RequirementsAnouck and Steve move on from the EP01 where Brainstorming outlines and issues are discussed. Today, we take practical examples and talk about four tools that, when used together, will provide a complete and descriptive outline of the application that needs to be built.SCOPE: It’s important to have a goal and target to measure against and keep you on track as the brainstorm moves forward... you should constantly check back and ensure your creativity is still aligned... with the scopeROLE and PROCESS: There will be different Roles, so we discuss how we crea...
2024-01-0854 min
FusionTalkNavigating Brainstorming2 creative people want to share how they create content and solutions in the Cloud computing space. Anouck Fierens and Steve Dalby bring you FusionTalk, a podcast that looks at how applications are created and how we ensure that they will add value and continue to do so until it's time to replace or delete them.
2024-01-011h 05
Office 365 DistilledEP125: Miss Stilled and Sexy GovernanceThe Podcast will now be formally known as M365Distilled... the name the boys finally landed on after a few amusing alternatives as we introduce Misky365 and Miss Stilled.This is a strange podcast that takes a few statements from Darrell as a Service, which Steve refined into:No Adoption without User GovernanceBecause user Governance Drives AdoptionAdoption plus Governance is managed changeSo, Steve started a conversation, and the boys just talked about it... coming together with a little basic knowledge about Adoption and Governance and proving the above statements are the basis for Adoption...
2023-11-121h 15
Office 365 DistilledEP123: From Pussy Galore to Apps GaloreSteve is in a mood and Marijn is suffering big time... We are trying to identify all the end-user apps that need governance and adoption and how much work is required. Marijn says all Outlook versions are the same and don’t need re-training, but Steve is being an arse and saying the difference is important.Marijn is slowly getting convinced to listen in and check how Steve bullies him into believing that he is right... yes, feel sorry for him.Steve says “ I do apologise, brother, I gave you a hard time” ... “But it was fun recordi...
2023-10-261h 02
Office 365 DistilledEP119: Adopt Based on the size of your packageThe boys get distracted as always as the Autumn Speaker circuit comes alive. The conclude with Governance at the South Coast Summit (join their workshop at Practical Microsoft 365 Baseline Governance – South Coast Summit ) Recorded live at Marijn’s place, where the boys are constantly distracted by the world walking passed... Steve’s memory is again letting him down as he tries to remember the name of the artist he saw a week ago because the boys have been singing “Changes’ from Mr David Bowie since they suggested today’s subject.So, the subject is change, and specifical...
2023-08-191h 10
Office 365 DistilledEP118: Steve and Marijn Define GovernanceGetting ahead of themselves, this episode was recorded at the end of July for the August release due to holidays etc. Before looking at Our governance model defined by DRAAP, which isdefine | review | adapt | approve | publish.We are looking for replacement names, all ideas are welcome. So the boys break down each of these stages in the model and cover the value that each section brings to the process of Governance.https://www.southcoastsummit.com/workshop/practical-microsoft-365-baseline-governance/ If you want to come and discuss this as part of our go...
2023-08-121h 09
Office 365 DistilledEP117: Steve and Marijn's Dream M365 jobThe boys get distracted for the first 10 minutes covering Their speaking events, Governance at the South Coast Summit (join their workshop at www.southcoastsummit.com ) and the pricing release of the Co-Pilot and value. They decide to read the Whiteboard and realise they have some subjects to discuss...A list on the whiteboard of Roles is associated with managing and running M365. Which role would you like to do and are the best at? Steve and Marijn run through the list, select their dream role in M365, and say how it works and why it might not... Che...
2023-07-261h 09
Office 365 DistilledEP115 by SecureMailMerge: Steve bought an AppThis is a very late podcast because Steve #ScrewedUp and the great interview with Alex Duggleby needed more work than usual. But it is finished, Alex sounds great, nearly as good as his M365 Secure Mail Merge App. Steve and Marijn are drinking Austrian Whisky provided by Alex as a Sponsor for this episode, where we introduce what we think is a great tool to assist in communications and adoption.Alex Duggleby joins the boys to talk about his career in development, the background in his new Mail Merge Application and his thoughts on developing inside the M3...
2023-07-081h 06
Office 365 DistilledEP114: Do 70% of VIVA projects fail?Wow, what a week, you can tell when Steve and Marijn have had a busy week because you get this very laid-back podcast where they discuss their Trips... and start with a Whisky Chat before moving on to talk about 70% of the project failing and deciding if it is Fake News.In this Podcast, we look at the truth behind the common assumption that 70% of projects fail and analyse if it is accurate and how you can take MS Viva and ensure that it is successful. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-70-change-management-projects-really-fail-simon-lewington/
2023-06-031h 06
Office 365 DistilledEP113 by CloudAlly: The M365 backup backstory!The second of 3 podcasts sponsored by CloudAlly and provided 3 great whiskies to taste across the following 3 Episodes. Today we are speaking to Murrey Moceri, the Partner Account Director from CloudAlly, a man of the world who hails from Seattle and had flown into London from Sri Lanka and then chose to speak with Marijn and Steve on Office365Distilled.Information from www.cloudally.com Follow up use sales@cloudally.com We have anecdotes, horror stories and some background on how CloudAlly have saved people’s business but mostly about the common sense around backup needs and re...
2023-05-261h 06
Office 365 DistilledEP111: Hairy Fairy Governance from the JungleTaking the first module and outlining how Process, Governance and Policies, when brought together, ensure we present a practical approach to providing a well-governed M365 environment. This podcast looks at some of the first module content from their latest training workshop, 'Practical Microsoft 365 Baseline Governance' First presentation is at...Techorama Belgium on May 15th https://techorama.be/workshops/practical-microsoft-365-baseline-governance/ The podcast explains all this and more,and this might be the funniest start yet...Steve and Marijn wonder if the Double Entendre is evident to the listener, and Steve struggles to say pe...
2023-04-231h 01
Office 365 DistilledAdvent Dec 17th: Marijn goes slow, so Steve does all Microsoft Etiquette in 90 seconds!!Meeting Etiquette from a few Microsoft Screenshots identified some great points for improving your meeting habits and accessibility. But Marijn goes into that talking mode where we get unfocused, and storytelling voice kicks in... so Steve takes over.
All Microsoft’s Meeting room etiquette in 3 minutes!!!
2022-12-2009 min
Office 365 DistilledA Wee Dram #9: M365Conf22 Practical ADKAR CommunicationsBased on the successful ADKAR Podcast series from Office365Distilled, this workshop by Steve Dalby and Marijn Somers (MVP) looks at the practical sides of Adoption and Change. Focusing on communications and Key messages, Steve outlines the model developed by the boys that give you the tools to plan and build your communications around Awareness and Desire. This model gets you 30% of the way forward in preparing the company for the change.
2022-11-1914 min
Office 365 DistilledEP102: A busy day at the OfficeThe boys reminisce about their last months of work and explain the issues, and effectively do what they do best… which is talk… after all, they are sitting at a bar enjoying a relaxing end-of-day drink… Office365Distilled is about two guys standing at a bar talking crap… well this podcast is proving that definition right!Wendy, the dog, is active tonight and wants to get involved…We originally wanted to talk about loop… but Marijn decided he will play interviewer and keep the conversation technical, and we have the Life of a Consultant in action.
2022-11-141h 08
Office 365 DistilledEP100: The Lowest one YetRecorded live from The Ageas Bowl or, more specifically, the Hilton hotel at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, Hampshire.It sounds like the record sleeve from a 1970 rock album, which is a good description of what Steve and Marijn did on a quiet Thursday afternoon during the Ignite 2022 Microsoft Conference Day at the South Coast Summit. This podcast recorded live was a great success providing the audience that Marijn and Steve sometimes miss when recording in Steve’s office on a Tuesday evening.Check it out as the 100th birthday party edition takes shape, and the audi...
2022-10-281h 09
Office 365 DistilledEP98 by Braeburn: The End User workshops Pt2The podcast where Steve has a great idea on site names and waffles on without a conclusion.Where Marijn says, ”Sorry, keep going I will interrupt you later” and then “ Hold on and let me continue” and it is decided Marijn can interrupt as much as he likes but Steve has to do as he is told…Our Sponsor Braeburn Whisky for this episode gets a great mention https://braeburnwhisky.com/ The boys start on the Roadmap workshop that defines the order of products that will be released and feeds back to the team what orde...
2022-09-081h 08
Office 365 DistilledEP97: Workshops that Define M365 Pt1Marijn is excited about his Envisioning sessions to set up the company on a journey. Still, during the discussion, we wonder if it might not get people excited when it could be several months before they get to try anything. So, whilst very important, timing how you communicate the company vision might not be the first workshop you do. However, starting to set expectations at the C-Level and Senior management level might be a good idea.Starting with the infrastructure workshop, they get hooked up in discussions about the naming of tenants (we are still not sure w...
2022-08-251h 07
Office 365 DistilledEP96: Exploring Value in Viva GoalsKeeping Change and Adoption Real: The Workshop ... Come and see us live this year...South Coast Summit: October 14th 2022 Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/keeping-change-and-adoption-real-1-day-workshop-tickets-359518869617M365 Conference – Las Vagas: December 9th Register:https://www.m365conf.com/#!/workshop/Keeping%20Change%20and%20Adoption%20Real:%20The%20Workshop/5553And on the podcast...Steve and Marijn kick off their Summer podcasts with a quick check on their Vacations and a Proud Dad tells you about his daughter obtaining her Degree and the graduation partiesMar...
2022-08-061h 02
Office 365 DistilledEP95 by Braeburn: Summertime games with MS TeamsThis is the link to the Brainstorm Infographic used in the podcast, and at the end of the page is the link to buy a bottle of the great whisky we taste in this podcast, sponsored by Braeburn Whisky.BrainStorm - 33 Ways To Unlock More Software Value.Steve and Marijn took this sheet and pulled numbers from a bag to select random values to apply to the Values sheet provided by Brainstorm Inc. Use Polls: Marijn immediately thinks Dancing Poles and Steve reminds every one of their brilliant ideas to create a G...
2022-07-221h 00
Office 365 DistilledEP94: Transforming Hire to Retire with M365After talking about recently attended events we learn that Marijn likes only soft things against his skin, but the boys resist the opportunity for a fun discussion on this fact. They talk about the new news around AD and AAD groups where AAD groups can now be nested.There is disagreement about the copying of profiles and if the AAD groups also get copied across to new users based on another user... Steve thought not and Marijn started to doubt... but from a quick lookup it appears there is a user template option now available and some M...
2022-06-251h 08
Office 365 DistilledEP93: Discussing the Vibe of your M365 ProjectWe identify quickly that Marijn is likely to suffer a little simply because of a high-sarcasm level within the evil mind of Steve during the recording. Steve sends his apologies!!Names of Internets got a little time which represents the point about style that the team use for the project. The Style, tone of voice, graphics, and word choice helps set the style of the project, training, look and feel etc. So often the name chosen will drive the style.Some thoughts on how the project is linked to the corporate brand, but the best adv...
2022-06-121h 05
Office 365 DistilledA Wee Dram #2: Breaking Down the BarriersIn the first week of any new Job or contract you get introduces to people and teams telling you what is required, and what you need to deliver.Inevitable there is a reason when it has not been delivered before you arrive which means that your specific skills are needed to make it happen. Very often after over 30 years in the consultancy game, Steve finds that what the organisation thinks needs to happen is not what should be delivered. Steve shares his secrets of the first week and identifies Doors and barriers that you will co...
2022-06-0427 min
Office 365 DistilledEP92: MS Teams the One-Stop-Hub for ApplicationsGlasgow summit and Commsverse get a mention Marijn is convinced that MS Teams as a hub is the way to go to the point that he even misses the ‘It Depends’ joke that he keeps mentioning. Steves. Sarcasm is evident throughout the podcast, but Marijn defends it well.The devil is in the detail and Steve is not sure that the app is ready and counters many arguments that Marijn puts in and event Steve is beginning to see some sense but the strategy does need some development and yet again suggests that this conversation is ahe...
2022-05-291h 03
Office 365 DistilledEP89: Adoption driven by Focused UsabilityMickey Mouse takes the front of the stage on EP89 with a business diagram that looks at Collaboration (face) Content (right ear) and Communications (left ear). The model identifies the core functionality of Content, Collaboration & Communication with the key tools being Exchange, SharePoint Online and MS Teams.Steve uses the word Personae and Marijn wonders if he is ill. Steve has not always been a believer in the default view about personae but in this podcast, he explains that like a complex whisky there is value in personae when the audience value is understood. He goe...
2022-04-161h 05
Office 365 DistilledEP78: The four questions that Drive a Migration strategyThe first step is to define the migration strategy that ensures you have the User Story associated with the content, locations, and final resting places so that everyone understands the plan that will take several months.Marijn points out that not migration is a migrating strategy and one to consider, although not migration leads to come complexity on the roadmap.Stave points out that the tools are not about Migration, and they agree the scope is about moving active content from the old technology and location into the new Cloud-based storage toolsMigration...
2022-02-191h 09
Office 365 DistilledEP77: Back to Basics - Change your thinking to Lists and DataStarting with a conversation about music and movies Marijn and Steve suddenly realise that it is supposed to be a technical podcast with a dose of whisky… not film music.As they realise this and move across to the podcast subject of looking at the Back-to-Basics of data in SharePoint online.Steve pushes listeners to think about how they process data and make it available as data.From a Change and Adoption basis, we teach how to manage documents when we need to decide on the form that the data is stored before ju...
2022-02-131h 00
Office 365 DistilledEP76: Back to Basics: Intranet is relevance deliveredSteve is not confused by his dyslexia of saying this is episode 67 at all, it might be down to the Uncle Nearest the boys shared as a winter warmer after coming in from the cold.All this before talking about M365 Chicago, mentioning Commsverse https://www.commsverse.com/ again in June same place, and Steve and Marijn turn up on a few of the social photos on the web site.Steve tries to explain to Marijn why his view on Internet is a little screwed and has changed over the years and yes Steve gets d...
2022-01-231h 08
Office 365 DistilledEP75: Back to Basics: Information Architecture with content typesMarijn and Steve fail miserably to define content types with a complex 'deep' example first time around but eventually Steve talks about his favourite subject ‘naked Chocolate’ and once you hear this you get a simple definition about what a content type is.The basics are covered to talk about re-usable metadata and then move across to the value of being able to identify specific content across large number of sites. Steve gets pedantic (surprise surprise) about how CT’s are synchronized and copied as a separate object with a link and the value of this in search...
2022-01-081h 10
Office 365 DistilledEP74: Looping the ribbon around Microsoft’s 2021 presentsMarijn and Steve open their Christmas presents from Microsoft and peek of what’s cool and what’s cooler. They touch on the complexity of collaboration, the growth of Adoption and the fact that Compliance is the ugly Christmas sweater that is a little nerdy and growing more complex. Marijn talks about Socks and Beanies with fairy dust on as he talks about the gift if the Microsoft List before discussing if he would walk around with a Scrotum beanie label on his head. Conclusion is that Lists are cool and going to sub-zero levels of coolness.Th...
2021-12-241h 19
Office 365 DistilledEP72: MOCA 2.0, Adoption tools with hidden depthsThere is a new MOCA 2.0 framework from Microsoft and Marijn thinks we should do a re-visit. Steve thinks he is right because there are hidden depths that folks need to be aware of. This new Adoption toolset is at the next level building perfectly on the first release.EP72 is really Steve and Marijn standing at the bar and shooting the breeze. With lots of diversions and bar level humor (you have been warned) Steve identifies the subtle levels of change in the MOCA framework that takes it over and above a framework of telling you...
2021-11-281h 09
Office 365 DistilledEP71: SAFe Agile M365 planning with T-ShirtsMarijn has 2 subjects for discussion in Episode 71. Intranet, using Communications sites to create an ‘intranet’ and the SAFe AGILE process ( SAFe = Scaled Agile Framework ). So, they start with T-Shirt sizes and Steve goes onto explain how T-Shirt sizes allows for an AGILE approach to corporate planning and delivering against a vision in a driven direction. Marijn loves the concept of using Dinosaurs to plan your Microsoft365 roll-out… an interesting podcast!Steve admits towards the end of the podcast that he is the last person in the world to create a Spotify playlist and the boys talk abou...
2021-11-111h 03
Office 365 DistilledEP70: Steve and Marijn build a Transformation TeamMarijn and Steve look at the bigger picture of adoption and transformation and specifically the roles required to deliver Adoption successfully. Assuming the Design, Migration, Change & Adoption and Run stages they build a matrix of the roles and responsibilities required for success. We consider the people and problems that need to be considered at the start. Stakeholders, C-Level, Middle management all become part of the change leadership whilst Architects, Developers Helpdesk, Security, and the configuration team can develop design documentation and use these to define the system builds.
2021-10-231h 15
Office 365 DistilledEP67: Gearing up for Commsverse 2021Steve and Marijn talk about their first Face to Face conference in over a year, this is Commsverse…Times may be uncertain, but one thing remains true. There’s a simple power in people coming together. That is why we are committed to delivering an in-person conference this Year. Commsverse is a community conference organised by technology enthusiasts for enthusiasts.We are a laser focused technical conference dedicated to enabling Microsoft Teams for medium to large enterprises. We are the event where the best minds in the business gather to share their expert knowledge and experi...
2021-09-031h 24
Office 365 DistilledEP64: SharePoint Adoption is improved by great pagesAs always there is a hint of rudeness with discussions on how Marijn picks the perfectly sized cigar, but as it is a podcast the joke from Steve about where the cigar goes is lost on the audience.But then the background to the podcast about setting up those pages is discussed. Not defining the information that needs to be displayed but focusing on the tips and tricks to building and managing pages… the main 8 pieces of content.We talk about Dear jeff and how he will be taking our suggestions and immediately adding them to...
2021-07-171h 16
Office 365 DistilledEP63: M365 Content Architecture and reasons Digital transformation fails.A split decision on subjects for Episode 63 sees Steve and Marijn bring both their ideas together. Looking at the key structures that build content architectures, Sites and Structures, Governance and Processes combined with Marijn’s thoughts on the 5 reasons that Business transformation fails and looking at how you can plan for failure and identify the solutions for success.Opinions vary in this podcast with the usual disagreement on Architecture coming first but we hope the different opinions, thoughts and discussions help you work out what’s best for you.The boys disagree on the readability of UR...
2021-07-041h 06
Office 365 DistilledEP62: A blend of M365 Secure Score, Commsverse and JapanHave you set up Secure Score?? Office365Distilled takes a high level look at improving your secure score and the big items that you can implement to move your score from the low percentile to more than 60%.“but how does this effect the user?” Is a question that Steve and Marijn cover. We do know that adding security is a balance with the inconvenience cause with additional authentication and speed reduction through encrypting content etc. Mark Vale and Martin Boam creators of Commsverse join us to provide some background about how this Hybrid conference is design...
2021-06-221h 02
Office 365 DistilledEP60: Measuring Work and ROI with the Collaboration RoadmapSteve and Marijn dig down into collaboration for this special episode of the Offcie265 Distilled podcast. The 60th Episode meaning 60 subjects discussed and 60 whiskies tasted.30+ years ago you only had the ability to share a network drive holding files you and the team needed. Today you have co-authoring, Sharing, Document templates, Improved search capability, live sharing of content and integration of voice, Video and Content.We look at the Corporate Collaborative Roadmap and route your organization needs to take along with the investment of tools, time, and resources to move forward.How do yo...
2021-05-241h 02
Office 365 DistilledEP59: The epic pissing contest between SPO and MS TeamsThere are a lot of things to discuss with regard to your Collaboration journey and which tools should be used for what is a key Decision. Steve and Marijn get down and dirty checking out two of the applications SPO (SharePoint Online) and MS teams. It goes a little like this:00:00:14 SteveKI kind of hate this whole notification thing in Ms teams. Okay.00:00:21 MarijnProbably because you're not using it in the right way.00:00:26 SteveOkay Mr. high and freaking Mighty then why? What am I doing wrong?0...
2021-05-091h 07
Office 365 DistilledEP58: Conquering the adoption funnelIn this episode of #Office365Distilled Steve pulls up an old Ignite slide, from the Ignite Hangout. It described the process often used in sales, to move the customer to a state of commitment. Steve and Marijn take that funnel and consider how it applies to M365 adoption. Moving our users from Interest and Understanding to Value before Committing to the change.
2021-04-281h 02
Office 365 DistilledEP57: Getting distracted about Collaboration TrainingSubscribe for more Steve and Marijn by clicking YouTube link here: In Episode 57 of Office365Distilled:#OFFICE365DISTILLED Steve Dalby and Marijn Somer in EP57 discuss top items to teach anyone how to Collaborate#OFFICE365DISTILLED Steve Dalby and Marijn Somer in EP57 Ask you to Tell us your thoughts on the podcast#OFFICE365DISTILLED Steve Dalby and Marijn Somer in EP57 Discuss what's in a name when the hidden 'Spaces' became 'Moka' which was launched as 'Boards' and is Project Moka now finished?#OFFICE365DISTILLED Steve Dalby and...
2021-04-1157 min
Office 365 DistilledEP55: Dave knows because of MS Viva TopicsIn this episode, the boys start with cars and Marijn still learning about his new motor car and how long it takes to learn all about the different controls. They remind everyone that their new Whisky@Ease YouTube channel has launched https://youtu.be/8m8clnpRtsk?sub_confirmation=1 They report back on the speaking session that has not happened at the point of recording but went well at the time of the mix down!!!The subject is Viva which of course is built on the release notes of cortex and its been really coo...
2021-03-141h 12
Office 365 DistilledEP54: Achieving Real Value for MS teamsThe Guys throw in the first advert for the Whiskay@ease channel, which is on YouTube. Just search Whisky@ease to see Steve and MarijnShout out for the March teams Summit and the Omaha365 User Group lunchtime sessions where Steve and Marijn have slots to speak.Steve realizes that he should not trust everything he hears because he believed that you could only have 30 channels, but the reality is 200+. Always confirm your information.UPDATE: If you want to see all the MS Teams previews as they release then Admin Te...
2021-02-281h 04Office 365 DistilledEP52: The Big Three Adoption PropositionsSteve and Marijn start with Formula 1 and the changes this season, which are about restricting resources so that to win you must make everything count. ‘making everything counts’ makes Steve think about what specific functionality in the core apps, Outlook, SPO and MS teams deliver the most significant value.Marijn explains that he has moved to the dark side on the side of the user. All because they have cookies. Marijn shouts out that he will be on Blame the end-user video and the boys call out about the people they are collaborating with.Steve eventu...
2021-01-311h 01
Office 365 DistilledEP51: Scoops of MOCA for the workplaceThey talk about virtual events and how repetitive they have become because they are all the same. Then they remind us that Ignite the Spring event has been scheduled for March.The boys lower the tone a little by suggesting that we only attend meetings Partly dressed and take the session with a twinkle in the eyeThen there is a hint of the new WhiskyAtEase YouTube channel to be launched soon as Steve and Marijn got together over the holidays to record the first Whisky Journey across Scotland. Watch this space.Finally f...
2021-01-171h 07
Office 365 DistilledEP50: The Value of M365 Maturity with a practical productivity scoreThe Guys continue their conversation when the Microphones turn on about their failed Wish.com purchases… leads nicely into a talk about Quality and level of value…So there are definitions of maturity for M365 which starts at 100 and moves through 5 levels 100 to 500. Steve works through the Differences and Definitions and the boys look to understand the people who will drive maturity…The 25-year-old millennial who drives change because they need new tools and don’t want to work with old tools that have been around for 20 years.Steve gets a little his...
2020-12-201h 12
Office 365 DistilledEP49: Transformation Acronyms and the forgotten WhiskyStart with a technical discussion on recording the podcast before Marijn gets into some strange and good news.Jon, Shaun, and Matt get a mention for their Microsoft Refresh YouTube show about new productsSteve shouts out that he focuses on the latest news from Microsoft and how companies forget that technology depreciatesMarijn spills the beans and… Confesses he might be wrong about Sway… he received a Sway and he admits his adoration for a well crafted communication… Marijn admits he is in denialInevitably the technical conversation turns to...
2020-12-061h 08
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2020-12-0458 min
Office 365 DistilledEP48: A suspicious weasel and our Christmas wish listFirst subject is about ‘The Week that was’ and Steve talks about an approach to migrating intranet content and at a high-level what approach to take.Cortex released the first iteration SharePoint Syntex and Marijn makes a commitment to collaborate with himself to get a great understanding of the new products and direction that Cortex is taking.Then Steve and Marijn look at the upcoming releases and taking a few each explain why it has value to the work we are doing now or just because it’s coolMarijn predictably starts with the Ob...
2020-11-221h 00
Office 365 DistilledEP47: Michelangelo and the 5 steps to collaborationMarijn describes his 7-minute wake up with Google and his shower fantasy around Google Routines before realizing that this podcast had started.Being in lockdown means that you get two whiskies tasted at the end…Eventually, Steve asks the questions ‘How do we collaborate?’ and stopped Marijn using the standard response ‘It depends’ Marijn takes a customer from Happy to Fear to Content and AmazedConsidering how to collaborate the tools are discussed but are ‘How to Collaborate’ and is it Co-authoring, voyeurism or collaboration… or even stalking…Points to consider when th...
2020-11-111h 05
Office 365 DistilledEP46: ‘AD-OP-SHUN’ and “OCK-UN-TOSH-UN” Both challenging!Where Marijn tells everyone to ‘grab themselves’ (when he means 'hold on a second') whilst he works out the name he wants to give a shout out to!! The Adoption and Change Management teams Europe User Group. Marijn name drops galore but we love their online sessions talking about PROSCI and ADKAR. ACMteams.com is simpler than the full name…MS Teams requires a different type of adoption so the boys discuss why and Steve explains it is based on complexity and Marijn adds the point that the users really need to change the way they work when movi...
2020-11-011h 01
Office 365 DistilledEP45: The Book of News - Swedish StyleAmongst the items talked about before the guys do a little Swedish are:Whisky@Ease is a new podcast channel from the boys reversed from Office365 with 80% Whisky and 20% tech. Just for those that value the lifestyle of Work hard - Play hardMarijn comes up with an EPIC tag line for Whisky@ease… longer than War and Peace when Steve shares the more accurate line of www.WhiskyAtEase.com Chilled, Unfiltered and AgedMarijn finds that when he talks like an 8-year-old his audience understands more as he s...
2020-10-181h 13Office 365 DistilledEP44: Microsoft IGNITE 2020: That was quick!EP44 where we say…Marijn is proud that his customer was in the keynotes and Steve thought it great that his Ignite Bacon was displayed to everyone on Marijn’s Tweet. The boys talk about the great stack that was displayed across all the opening keynotes. Knowing what it represents but not sure what to call it… lets go with the Microsoft Cloud Stack…After getting diverted by Steve’s home domesticity and Marijn wondering about the water running he can hear we do a quick mention about how Marijn is going to take time off and lear...
2020-09-2756 min
Office 365 DistilledEP42: We Know 42 is the MS List answerSteve and Marijn talk to a regular listener to the podcast @Dylan_Hayes who talks about setting up his home office so that he can give professional quality presentations with switched cameras, virtual desktops and some great tips on doing the one-person presentation.Then the guys talk about the forthcoming Microsoft 365 Lists application and how it can improve the management of data and looking at adoption and enablement across the business. They discuss Governance of M365 Lists and some thoughts on use and functionality.Steve gets a little sarcastic about the number of monitors you n...
2020-09-021h 16
Office 365 DistilledEP41: Hot and Sweaty Success IndicatorsSteve and Marijn suffer by recording during the heatwave and Steve get his Billions and Trillions mixed up. Then they make assumptions about customers knowing why they move to Microsoft365 considering the enterprise vision.
The key subject for EP41 is about measuring success and defining the KPI for collaboration based on Marijn’s mother bitching about being upgraded to office365 and maybe the result of a poor adoption path (sorry Mum)
Should IT change… and how do you measure that change moving forward considering costs, flexibility, and value in an Agile world especially considering ITIL and other quality markers.
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2020-08-1656 min
Office 365 DistilledEP38: Cask strength user content with tearsHow many ways can you access your content in Microsoft 365, listen, and enjoy the exploration of your content in the Microsoft cloud service. Steve and Marijn work through as many of the content access apps, tools, and browser windows for a practical, touchy feely session for the End Users.
Steve talks about how Office365 is like an Apple with content at the core and Marijn goes to Australia with an example of how he can keep his boss happy by getting to his content anyplace anytime. Steve then gets it very wrong by saying there are thousands of file types...
2020-06-221h 05
Office 365 DistilledEP37: Working with the business is the new adoptionFrom a holiday Bar-B Q to a podcast, Marijn and Steve join the same lockdown bubble so they can get back to the Old Normal of doing the podcast in the same room and drinking a whisky from the same bottle. Subjects are very much focused on knowledge and business after their presentations on the Global Microsoft 365 Marathon event.
This podcast is about Microsoft’s biggest 365 update, is M365 being dumbed-down and Scotland’s smallest distillery all inside an hour (and a bit) of Steve and Marijn talking crap at a well-stocked bar…
2020-06-071h 10Office 365 DistilledEP 27: MS Teams, onions and Climbing EverestSteve and Marijn take time to look at examples of MS Teams in business, bars and golf courses. They talk about great team building events like create a list of swear words for good solid business reasons!!
Steve adds some words about #ScrwDUP where we celebrate failure with cakes and a party
2020-01-191h 00Office 365 DistilledEP22: Where Steve and Marijn look at Trusting Microsoft @IgniteLive from MSIgnite 2019 in Orlando Steve and Marijn take a shot of what has impressed them from the keynote speech and the feeling that Microsoft are very focused on the "Trust us with your data" message
2019-11-0644 min
Office 365 DistilledOffice 365 Distilled EP 9: How technology is ruining our James Bond experienceEpisode 9 of Office 365 Distilled. The podcast where Steve Dalby and Marijn Somers distill Office 365 and finish off by reviewing a nice whisky.
2019-03-2837 min
Office 365 DistilledEP 01: The Coolest from Ignite 2018First episode of Office 365 Distilled. The podcast where Steve Dalby and Marijn Somers distill Office 365 and finish off by reviewing a nice whisky. In this episode, we each talk about the coolest thing from Ignite 2018 and finish off with a nice Bruichladdich 2007.
2018-10-1139 min