Yearly: 2024

Embracing a Blended Workforce

Shannon Donovan Productivity, Training

The Future of Work? Imagine a world where your workday is tailored to your needs, where flexibility isn't just a buzzword but a reality. This is the promise of the blended workforce, a concept that is reshaping how we think about work in the post-pandemic era. It's a model that combines the

Where did my Teams go?!*!

Debbie Ireland Microsoft 365, Productivity, Training

Where did my Teams go?!*! You may have seen this, accepted the “try it” pop up, or have people on your team (yourself included) that are completely confused by this change! The new chat and channels experience in Teams is COMING, or for some of you it is HERE! So a little help from us

Reflecting on the Digital Workplace Conference Australia 2024

Debbie Ireland Conference, Microsoft 365, Productivity

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 l

Webinar Recap: Hiding under the surface: what’s crippling our productivity?

Debbie Ireland Adoption, Leadership, Productivity, Training

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 an

Why are Australia and New Zealand so low on the Productivity scale?

Debbie Ireland Productivity, Training

We are working longer hours, yet being less productive? New Zealand’s productivity is among the worst in the OCED and Australia is also way behind most comparable countries. 💡How do turn these challenges into opportunities? 💡 Here are a few reasons why our output is so low. We hav

Copilot and AI – are you intrigued, inspired or intimidated?

Debbie Ireland Adoption, Conference, Microsoft 365, Training

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 setting it up and using it

DWCNZ 2024 – Wrap Up

Shannon Donovan Adoption, Conference, Microsoft 365, Productivity, Training

Sitting here in an Autumnal breeze, I'm reflecting on how quickly March arrived this year.   It's no surprise, I suppose.  The build up to the Digital Workplace Conference is always quite intense - there is a lot of planning and preparing that goes on.  But it's always worth it!

Keeping up with Technology in 2024

Debbie Ireland Adoption, Conference, Productivity, Training

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: The exponential growth

Immersion: It’s Not Just for Bathtubs

Shannon Donovan Training

As I get older, more and more body parts ache!  Sometimes I use the sauna / plunge pool at the gym as a way of treating aches and pains (and it has lots of other benefits too!).  On my most recent dip in the icy cold water, it occurred to me how similar this is to attending li