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DWCNZ Wrap Up Blog

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News Article by Debbie Ireland The conference team were all so pumped for this year’s Digital Workplace Conference NZ – the last one was in 2019 – and being able to hang out together again! In the conference closing session "Contemplate and Anticipate" it was astoundingly clear that

Bookings App to Save Time

Debbie Ireland Productivity, Training

We are all about the tools that save time in the Microsoft 365 suite of apps. I wanted to share a few use cases for the Bookings app, that have really helped us with productivity. We have removed endless email trails trying to align calendars and embedded new ways to streamline a few processes!

Passion for Productivity – have you found it?

Debbie Ireland Adoption, Microsoft 365, Productivity, Training

Outlook Categories as a way to focus - at the gym! The other day I was at the gym. I have a great Personal Trainer and as another small business owner, our conversations often revert to things we are learning or can improve! We share the passion for productivity! We were discussing the challenge

Evolution or Revolution – do we need to keep up?

Debbie Ireland Adoption, Microsoft 365, Productivity, Training

Is digital transformation just overused buzz words? How much do we need to change with the times? What is the impact on our staff if we do? Or don’t? One of the significant changes many businesses are facing is the adoption of Microsoft 365 – and how it fits into culture, systems, and change

The Metamorphosis of Microsoft Teams

Debbie Ireland Adoption, Conference, Microsoft 365, Training

Many organisations started using Teams as an urgent response to enable remote working during lockdowns and quarantine periods. In November of 2019 Microsoft Teams had 20 Million users, by March of 2020 Teams had 44 million daily active users.Microsoft.com quote For others who were already us

Digital Workplace Days are Back!

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We are incredibly excited to announce some good news: Digital Workplace Days are returning in November. FINALLY! Some connection that doesn't rely on wifi! A single day mini conference jam packed with intensive learning on everything Microsoft365 for just $325 plus GST for a full day. Spaces are li

Find Time – Tip!

Debbie Ireland Microsoft 365, Productivity, Training

This is an awesome little Office 365 App, that I bet many don't know about! This little gem - Find Time by Microsoft, for Outlook is so simple, and will increase your productivity no end. Schedule time across companies, and let it do the work! 1. Get the Add-in 2. Create your poll

Yes… and…

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I attended a great session by Bridget Quigg, a creativity coach during the Microsoft Inspire Partner conference this month on Design Thinking. The session was around effective communication and once of the skills Bridget explained was “yes, and…..“. I found it very valuable,

Expectations – The impact of Working Remotely and Work-Life Balance.

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I am a believer that the quest for Work-Life Balance is futile – and have recently written a book that dispels the myths of this – (see below) . There are, however, lots of ways, we can manage the integration of our work and life demands. With the onslaught of working from home since the COV