Advent Dec 5th: Tags are not just for presents
Out of tune, Tags opens up this advent episode which gets into details about the different tags you can use in MS teams... a Nugget for everyone in this Christmas bauble
Dec 05, 2022•8 min•Ep. 605
Office 365 Distilled
This podcast is presented by Marijn and Steve; two experienced Microsoft 365 and SharePoint consultants. In each podcast you will get a smile or two with a chunk of interesting and practical help in Microsoft 365. Then you get introduced you to what we hope is a Whisky you have not tasted before.
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Advent Dec 4th: Tags are tomorrow, today Meet options
Steve gets it wrong again and gives away the secret for tomorrow before the boys talk about the Meeting options, which are now integrated into the applications in public preview.
Dec 04, 2022•5 min•Ep. 604
Advent Dec 3rd: Humbug and Repeatable Tasks
Marijn becomes scrooge and talks about Planner... Steve tells marijn about Humbugs, and then they talk about repeatable tasks... This is a really cool Golden Nugget that uses the same repeat meeting code to put regular tasks in place for those daily operational tasks. Marijn learns what advent calendars were before you got chocolate or Whisky in your advent daily gift.
Dec 03, 2022•7 min•Ep. 603
Advent Dec 2nd: Are Santas Elves planning Assistants?
The boys are on a Plane to Microsoft 365 Conference... but as they are on different flights they much be shouting! The Planning assistant si discussed with questions answered and ideas that need some testing
Dec 02, 2022•5 min•Ep. 601
Advent Dec 1st: The wild idea of 24 podcasts in a row
Steve gets confused, and Marijn takes the lead as the Boys introduce you to the idea that for December, we will bring you a new Golden Nugget podcast every day... 3-5 minutes and EP600 Finishes with Steve spilling the beans on what to expect tomorrow.
Dec 01, 2022•4 min•Ep. 600
EP103: Governance the Art of Steering to a Destination
Lots of chat about conference seasons starting and some advice about not going to a conference and missing all the cool stuff because Mobile working never stops. Speaking engagements are discussions from Copenhagen to Vegas, and the boys get hung up on GDPR and admit they know nothing about what needs to be protected and decide it’s a grey area they don’t know anything about. Different types of Governance cover the vast array of applications and content within the M365 ecosystem Before looking a...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 103
A Wee Dram #10: Catalyst IDEA framework D=DESIGN
Marijn takes the Catalyst IDEA model from Microsoft to the next level looking at D for Design. This is a great way to look at Digital Transformation in your business You are designing a compelling case for change by discussing business and technological impact. During this, you'll quantify the ROI and financial benefits that include revenue growth, cost savings, and employee efficiencies. This phase is about numbers confirming that your Transformation will have value and improvement. Understandi...
Nov 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 510
A Wee Dram #9: M365Conf22 Practical ADKAR Communications
Based 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.
Nov 19, 2022•14 min•Ep. 509
EP102: A busy day at the Office
The 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 tech...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 102
EP101: F in ADKAR
What can go wrong with introducing new features and functionality from the Microsoft365 set of applications? In this episode of Office365Distilled, Steve gives Marijn something to look forward to as he starts the podcast with a howl... Then the conversation turns to a lot of golden nuggets as areas of change risk are identified before moving to look at where people can be forced... or encouraged to do things differently. Enjoy everyone, and maybe we will see you at the MGM Grand in December at t...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 101
EP100: The Lowest one Yet
Recorded 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. Che...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 100
A Wee Dram #8: Innovate Everywhere
Steve brings together his series of Wee Drams about preparing for Improvement with the final episode called Innovate everywhere Innovation is not always a ‘Giant Step for Mankind’. Sometimes Innovation is introverted and focused on a small audience. We do learn that, of course, M365 innovation is driven by our own User Stories sent to Microsoft and if it is something that the user base needs, then it gets built. We take a quick check on the current status of MS Team changes as this podcast is re...
Sep 25, 2022•16 min•Ep. 508
A Wee Dram #7: Catalyst IDEA framework I=Inspire
Microsoft IDEA structure for Digital transformation is supported by a web site and full program documentation. Marijn starts with ‘I ‘ from I.D.E.A., the Microsoft Catalyst IDEA framework. ‘I‘ stands for Inspire, and in this wee dram, he takes you through the 4 steps to success with inspiration and understanding of the customer’s expectations for the process, business expectations and what their next step might be. Look to the future and prepare for Marijn’s next Wee Dram on this subject... Desi...
Sep 24, 2022•15 min•Ep. 507
EP99: The episode that failed to Excel
These notes will be short because this EP99 podcast is simple and focused on a single subject which for the boys is very rare... Talking about Excel and when excel was introduced to the market and how Steve and Marijn thought they would have a great case for moving people from Excel to SharePoint lists and find that maybe there are not many even no, specific reasons to drive users away from excel to M365 Lists The session turns out to simply select the best examples of using Excel and M365 lists...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 99
EP98 by Braeburn: The End User workshops Pt2
The 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 ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 98
A Wee Dram #6: Redefine the Possible
We are all looking to achieve value in our work, and M365 provides a great opportunity for the IT team and the end user to redefine the value that technology at a personal level can deliver. This Wee Dram from Steve looks at some of the ways IT and Business can work together to get the best from M365 as it permeates through the organisation. Check out 20 minutes of chat with Steve and see if any of these ideas can add value to your work.
Aug 27, 2022•21 min•Ep. 506
EP97: Workshops that Define M365 Pt1
Marijn 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 ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 97
EP96: Exploring Value in Viva Goals
Keeping 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-359518869617 M365 Conference – Las Vagas: December 9th Register: https://www.m365conf.com/#!/workshop/Keeping%20Change%20and%20Adoption%20Real:%20The%20Workshop/5553 And on the podcast... Steve and Marijn kick off their Summer podcasts with a quick check on their Vacations and a P...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 96
A Wee Dram #5: Driving SharePoint with your own LookBook
With the possibilities of empowering the business to create their own Intranet site that is based on the same template with Governance built in. Building a SharePoint site for the end user is like buying yourself a new 40th Birthday cigar lighter that is complex and needs a few You Tube videos to ensure you operate it correctly. Your Corporate SharePoint look book might just be the tool to do that. With the opportunities to automate your site creation by the users from the press of a button Mari...
Jul 24, 2022•10 min•Ep. 505
EP95 by Braeburn: Summertime games with MS Teams
This 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...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 95
A Wee Dram #4: Adapting M365 For Value
After Steve looked at Barriers to getting the information in #2 of the Wee Dram series and then was to create Impact in #3 in this episode, we look at Adapting your M365 adoption to maximise value. Business is in constant flow, and we take reference from 3 companies that innovated into different value streams. These examples, whilst mainstream, show that companies change and evolve. Ensuring that your M365 service can support that ensures value for both internal processes that support customer v...
Jul 11, 2022•17 min•Ep. 504
EP94: Transforming Hire to Retire with M365
After 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 us...
Jun 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 94
A Wee Dram #3 Creating M365 Impact
Division of the implementation of M365 into 3 spaces... Understanding the Need: Our primary communication is speech, it’s the fastest way 2 human beings can exchange ideas, and frustrations and collaborate over solutions. I dentify the current risks: Breaking down the processes that are prone to fail or that everyone understands are vulnerable for some reason. Ignore the normal: There are a few traditional ways of delivering M365 but if you want to deliver M365 with value then use everything you...
Jun 22, 2022•22 min•Ep. 503
EP93: Discussing the Vibe of your M365 Project
We 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...
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 93
A Wee Dram #2: Breaking Down the Barriers
In 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 D...
Jun 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 502
EP92: MS Teams the One-Stop-Hub for Applications
Glasgow 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 tha...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 92
A Wee Dram #1: Driving your Low Code culture
Ever thought about your Maker strategy, do you even know what a maker is? Marijn Somers goes solo in this first of many Wee Drams of knowledge built from 15+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 consulting. Compared to Steve he is not the old man of the Office365Distilled podcast team... but he shows in this the first Wee Dram of Office365Distilled that he is mature beyond his years. Join Marijn as he looks at 4 golden nuggets that help you understand and plan for the low-Code development age br...
May 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 501
EP91: Supporting the Back-to-Office policy
In an age where the employee is such a corporate asset and often the centre of the innovation process from tweaking a policy to defining the R&D of the company... the employee is feeling the power. Many companies are starting to feel the pain of not having folks on-site when they need them. Employees find working from home suits them, but there are times when the team need to be on-site and collaborate face to face. There is a revisit of the pandemic 2 years ago and forced a change in the co...
May 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 91
EP90: Workflow starts with the TALK
Ok after 2 rehearsals for Episode 90 Steve and Marijn get started talking about Japanese TV shows, the location for the 100th episode the whole conversation turns towards the processes of creating a Workforce... sorry workflow! The boys work through the different stages in creating a workflow that starts with The Talk. The point where the business describes what they expect to happen and how it will improve their business process. The list includes decisions on Audience, triggers, lifecycle, com...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 90
EP89: Adoption driven by Focused Usability
Mickey 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 comp...
Apr 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 89
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