{"id":7279,"date":"2021-12-26T10:44:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-26T08:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/?page_id=7279"},"modified":"2024-09-26T18:35:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T16:35:58","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Profile-2023-06-600px.jpg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shaun Dicker Profile\" class=\"wp-image-7941\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Profile-2023-06-600px.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Profile-2023-06-600px.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Profile-2023-06-600px.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hello-im-shaun-i-work-with-teams-to-build-amp-run-modern-software\">Hello, I&#8217;m Shaun. I work with teams to build &amp; run modern software.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As a <strong>Delivery Lead<\/strong> with over 25 years of expertise in software development &amp; digital transformation projects, I love the practical use of technology. At work, I enjoy applying project management &amp; personal productivity approaches with my technical, business, analytical, and agile delivery skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At home, I&#8217;m a geeky husband who enjoys astronomy, science, the natural world, graphic novels &amp; video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary);\">Want to know more? Let\u2019s get in touch! You can read my recent articles below, or please say hello through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shaundicker\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shaundicker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/about\/\">More About Me<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"77\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-77\" class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2d080239 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-8292\" class=\"wp-block-post post-8292 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agile category-leadership tag-agile-delivery-lead tag-authentic-leqadership tag-collaborative-empowerment tag-curiosity-in-leadership tag-digital-transformation tag-empathy-in-action tag-growth-mindset tag-servant-leadership tag-tech-leadership tag-thought-leadership tag-transparent-leadership tag-visible-leadership\">\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3; padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embrace-servant-leadership-as-a-delivery-lead\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leadership-5-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Embrace Servant Leadership as a Delivery Lead\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leadership-5-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/leadership-5-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97ba36a5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:0\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size wp-container-content-32e3a40d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embrace-servant-leadership-as-a-delivery-lead\/\" target=\"_self\" >Embrace Servant Leadership as a Delivery Lead<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/agile\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agile Software Delivery<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/leadership\/\" rel=\"tag\">Leadership<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-32e3a40d\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Discover the transformative power of visible leadership, thought leadership, and collaborative empowerment. Embrace curiosity, navigate tech challenges, and foster an authentic, transparent approach. Join the journey of continuous learning, building trust, and making a lasting impact on team performance. Elevate your leadership game and drive successful project deliveries with the force of servant leadership! <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embrace-servant-leadership-as-a-delivery-lead\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-8277\" class=\"wp-block-post post-8277 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agile tag-agile-framework tag-agile-methodology tag-agile-practices tag-disciplined-agile tag-extreme-programming tag-kanban tag-large-scaled-scrum tag-lean-product-development tag-nexus tag-safe tag-scaled-agile-framework tag-scaling-framework tag-scrum tag-scrum-scale tag-team-collaboration\">\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3; padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/types-of-agile-methodology-a-guide-to-selecting-the-right-framework-for-your-team\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/team-board-5-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Types of Agile Methodology: A Guide to Selecting the Right Framework for Your Team\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/team-board-5-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/team-board-5-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97ba36a5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:0\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size wp-container-content-32e3a40d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/types-of-agile-methodology-a-guide-to-selecting-the-right-framework-for-your-team\/\" target=\"_self\" >Types of Agile Methodology: A Guide to Selecting the Right Framework for Your Team<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/agile\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agile Software Delivery<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-32e3a40d\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Explore diverse Agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, and more. Understand the differences between Agile frameworks and methodologies, and discover popular approaches like Lean Product Development and Scaling Frameworks such as SAFe and LeSS. Learn how to assess and choose the right Agile methodology for your team&#8217;s unique needs, promoting adaptability&hellip; <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/types-of-agile-methodology-a-guide-to-selecting-the-right-framework-for-your-team\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-8269\" class=\"wp-block-post post-8269 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-software-engineering tag-continuous-improvement tag-engineeringmindset tag-failureprevention tag-margarethamilton tag-reliablesoftware tag-softwareengineering\">\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3; padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/why-focusing-on-failure-matters\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/repeated-testing-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Why Focusing on Failure Matters\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/repeated-testing-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/repeated-testing-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97ba36a5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:0\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size wp-container-content-32e3a40d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/why-focusing-on-failure-matters\/\" target=\"_self\" >Why Focusing on Failure Matters<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/software-engineering\/\" rel=\"tag\">Software Engineering<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-32e3a40d\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Explore why focusing on failure is a game-changer with insights from Dave Farley. From Apollo missions to everyday code, learn how anticipating failures shapes reliable software. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/why-focusing-on-failure-matters\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb151cc7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-8264 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-software-engineering tag-abstraction tag-developer-productivity tag-devops tag-platform-design tag-platform-engineering tag-projectmanagement tag-software-development\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/platform-engineering-benefits-missteps-and-the-path-to-effective-implementation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Platform Engineering: Benefits, Missteps, and the Path to Effective Implementation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Balance is key &#8211; empower devs with meaningful abstractions, not just default settings. Create platforms that boost productivity while adhering to standards, without restricting creativity. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/platform-engineering-benefits-missteps-and-the-path-to-effective-implementation\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/software-engineering\/\" rel=\"tag\">Software Engineering<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-8246 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agile category-leadership tag-agile-mindset tag-continuous-improvement tag-delivery-lead\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embracing-continuous-improvement-as-a-delivery-lead\/\" target=\"_self\" >Embracing Continuous Improvement as a Delivery Lead<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Discover the power of a continuous improvement mindset in your software development team. Learn how to challenge the status quo, leverage past experiences, gather proactive feedback, and encourage experimentation for better project outcomes. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embracing-continuous-improvement-as-a-delivery-lead\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/agile\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agile Software Delivery<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/leadership\/\" rel=\"tag\">Leadership<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-8218 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agile category-leadership tag-agile-mindset tag-business-success tag-continuous-improvement tag-customer-value tag-delivery-lead tag-flexibility tag-organisational-adaptation\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embracing-the-agile-mindset-the-key-to-transformational-success\/\" target=\"_self\" >Embracing an Agile Mindset as a Delivery Lead<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The agile mindset is a transformational tool in today&#8217;s rapidly evolving business landscape. It&#8217;s not just a methodology; it&#8217;s an ethos that encourages continuous learning, improvement, and adaptation. The agile mindset prioritises collaboration, flexibility, and customer value, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation. Agile thinkers adapt their strategies to fit the changing environment,&hellip; <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embracing-the-agile-mindset-the-key-to-transformational-success\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/agile\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agile Software Delivery<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/leadership\/\" rel=\"tag\">Leadership<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7902 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agile category-leadership category-project-management tag-agile tag-coach\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/unlock-your-teams-potential-with-an-agile-coach\/\" target=\"_self\" >Unlock Your Team&#8217;s Potential with an Agile Coach<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">As a software development team member, you know that success in this field requires hard work and dedication. You also understand that staying ahead of the game requires staying updated with the latest trends and technologies. One of the best ways to do this is by working with an agile coach. What is Agile Coaching? <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/unlock-your-teams-potential-with-an-agile-coach\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/agile\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agile Software Delivery<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/leadership\/\" rel=\"tag\">Leadership<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/project-management\/\" rel=\"tag\">Project Management<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7870 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agile category-leadership tag-clear tag-goal tag-smart\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/set-clear-goals-with-your-agile-team-rather-than-smart-ones\/\" target=\"_self\" >Set CLEAR goals with your agile team rather than SMART ones<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">CLEAR goals leans heavily on the agile mindset and attitudes that teams strive for in today&#8217;s environment, but it does not conflict with traditional goal setting. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/set-clear-goals-with-your-agile-team-rather-than-smart-ones\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/agile\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agile Software Delivery<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/leadership\/\" rel=\"tag\">Leadership<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7852 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-leadership category-project-management tag-163 tag-goal tag-planning\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/whats-your-winning-plan-for-2023\/\" target=\"_self\" >What\u2019s Your Winning Plan for 2023?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Most companies start preparing for the next year, quarter, or season as the current one winds down. When the clock strikes midnight, it&#8217;s too late to make any changes to the items or projects already in production, and even modest tweaks to those in flight are difficult to fit into the timetable. Some companies even <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/whats-your-winning-plan-for-2023\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/leadership\/\" rel=\"tag\">Leadership<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/project-management\/\" rel=\"tag\">Project Management<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7806 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-wellness-self-care tag-culture tag-remotework\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/working-in-a-remote-first-enviroment\/\" target=\"_self\" >Working in a remote-first enviroment<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Have you ever wondered what it&#8217;s like working in a remote-first environment? Well, here&#8217;s your chance to find out! In this video, we discuss the environment, the culture and why we enjoy working &#8216;remote-first&#8217;. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/working-in-a-remote-first-enviroment\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/wellness-self-care\/\" rel=\"tag\">Wellness &amp; Self-Care<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7763 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agile category-software-development tag-agile tag-kanban tag-kanbanboard tag-kanbansystem\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/what-is-kanban\/\" target=\"_self\" >What is Kanban?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The concept of kanban is poorly understood by many. In most cases, the level of understanding between two experts discussing kanban will vary, even if they both gain something of value from the conversation. So, what exactly is Kanban \u2013 a card, a board, a system or a method? The short answer is &#8211; all <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/what-is-kanban\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/agile\/\" rel=\"tag\">Agile Software Delivery<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/software-development\/\" rel=\"tag\">Software Development<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7811 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-dynamics-365 category-microsoft-power-platform\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/improving-government-operations-with-the-power-platform\/\" target=\"_self\" >Improving Government Operations with the Power Platform<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Mint Delivery Lead, Shaun Dicker, is joined by Microsoft&#8217;s Business Applications Specialist, Marc Gower, to discuss how Microsoft solutions helped improve the South African government operations to improve efficiency and quality of service. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/improving-government-operations-with-the-power-platform\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-dynamics-365\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Dynamics 365<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-power-platform\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Power Platform<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7685 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-leadership category-productivity category-project-management tag-leadership tag-meeting tag-productivity tag-projectmanagement\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/two-powerful-tips-to-quickly-make-your-meetings-productive\/\" target=\"_self\" >Two Powerful Tips to Quickly Make Your Meetings Productive!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">By adding just two items to your meeting agenda, a (1) Desired Outcome and (2) the Topics &#038; Activities, you can supercharge your next meeting into a productive powerhouse! Find more details with examples and three bonus tips in this article. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/two-powerful-tips-to-quickly-make-your-meetings-productive\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/leadership\/\" rel=\"tag\">Leadership<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/productivity\/\" rel=\"tag\">Personal Productivity<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/project-management\/\" rel=\"tag\">Project Management<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7674 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-project-management tag-leadership tag-personality tag-projectmanagement\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/do-you-have-the-personality-to-be-a-great-project-manager\/\" target=\"_self\" >Do You Have the Personality to Be a Great Project Manager?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I believe almost everybody can be a project manager! In this article, I share how you can quickly assess your personality type and map it to project management competencies to find your strengths as a project manager. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/do-you-have-the-personality-to-be-a-great-project-manager\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/project-management\/\" rel=\"tag\">Project Management<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7641 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-teams category-productivity tag-chat tag-communication tag-microsoftteams tag-productivity\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/vastly-improve-chat-responses-with-this-one-simple-tip\/\" target=\"_self\" >Vastly improve chat responses with this one simple tip<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Please don\u2019t type \u201cHi\u201d or \u201cHello\u201d in chat and press Enter When we use modern chat tools, such as Microsoft Teams or Slack, we should do so in a way that saves us time and allows for an efficient, real-time exchange of information. Do not expect an answer if you type &#8220;Hi&#8221; or &#8220;Hello&#8221; and <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/vastly-improve-chat-responses-with-this-one-simple-tip\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/productivity\/\" rel=\"tag\">Personal Productivity<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7625 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-dynamics-365 category-microsoft-power-apps category-microsoft-power-platform tag-dynamics-365 tag-event tag-guide tag-learn tag-powerapps tag-powerautomate tag-powerbi tag-powerplatform tag-powervirtualagents tag-study tag-training tag-webinar\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-learning-training-guide-for-microsoft-power-platform-and-dynamics-365\/\" target=\"_self\" >The Ultimate Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Training Guide<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This guide is a collection of learning &amp; training links, resources, and videos for consultants who build &amp; run Business Application solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365. I believe that right now, in 2022, the Microsoft Power Platform is everything. This is where it\u2019s happening, and it\u2019s time to double down and <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-learning-training-guide-for-microsoft-power-platform-and-dynamics-365\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-dynamics-365\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Dynamics 365<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-power-apps\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Power Apps<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-power-platform\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Power Platform<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7608 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-digital-life category-wellness-self-care tag-anxiety tag-health tag-inspiration tag-mentalhealth tag-mindfulness tag-morningroutine\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-i-reduce-morning-anxiety-with-a-morning-routine\/\" target=\"_self\" >How I reduce morning anxiety with a morning routine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The stress hormone cortisol can be at its highest when we first wake up, so it&#8217;s not unusual to feel anxious in the morning. If you are anxious in the morning, with a racing heart or upset stomach, you&#8217;re not the only one. Many people feel anxious when they wake up because their cortisol levels <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-i-reduce-morning-anxiety-with-a-morning-routine\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/digital-life\/\" rel=\"tag\">Digital Life<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/wellness-self-care\/\" rel=\"tag\">Wellness &amp; Self-Care<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7499 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-dynamics-365 category-microsoft-power-platform tag-digital-transformation tag-dynamics-365 tag-modern-workplace tag-technology\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-success-by-design-can-help-your-project-implementations\/\" target=\"_self\" >How \u201cSuccess by Design\u201d Can Help Your Project Implementations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">\u201cSuccess by Design\u201d helps project teams benefit from Microsoft\u2019s collective experience of implementing thousands of real-world customer projects. It does this by providing topic-specific reviews and prescriptive guidance for project teams on using the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to their fullest potential. A successful implementation means that the project has clear goals, proven methods, <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-success-by-design-can-help-your-project-implementations\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-dynamics-365\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Dynamics 365<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-power-platform\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Power Platform<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7454 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-wellness-self-care tag-goal tag-journal tag-reflect\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-making-your-2022-goals-your-best-ever\/\" target=\"_self\" >5 Tips to Making Your 2022 Goals Your Best Ever<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Every few months, I write in my journal about the highlights of the previous few months and my plans for the coming months. Maybe you\u2019re in the same boat. Meetings with your boss, where you plan your professional progress for the upcoming quarter, may be one source of your goals. Maybe you\u2019d instead make a <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-making-your-2022-goals-your-best-ever\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/wellness-self-care\/\" rel=\"tag\">Wellness &amp; Self-Care<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7257 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-project-management tag-pmi tag-pmp tag-salary\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/earning-power-project-management-salary-survey-twelfth-edition-2021\/\" target=\"_self\" >Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey\u2014Twelfth Edition (2021)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Project Management Institute (PMI) has released its 2021 Project Management Salary Survey. I always find these reports fascinating to read, especially when comparing salaries with other countries. Grab your copy of the report here: Project Management Salary Survey\u2014Twelfth Edition | Project Management Institute (pmi.org) As disruptive as COVID-19 has been, project management skills and <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/earning-power-project-management-salary-survey-twelfth-edition-2021\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/project-management\/\" rel=\"tag\">Project Management<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7187 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-teams\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/quantifying-the-value-of-collaboration-with-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_self\" >Quantifying the value of collaboration with Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In today\u2019s global work environment, organizations and their employees must effectively communicate across different locations, time zones, and languages to drive their businesses&nbsp;forward. Microsoft Teams&nbsp;puts everything organizations need\u2014chats, meetings, calling, and&nbsp;Office 365&nbsp;apps\u2014to make faster, more informed decisions in a single, intelligent hub. With Teams, every type of worker\u2014from the&nbsp;Firstline&nbsp;Worker to the C-suite\u2014is empowered to contribute <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/quantifying-the-value-of-collaboration-with-microsoft-teams\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7238 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-teams\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/10-of-the-latest-microsoft-teams-integrations-to-help-you-work-smarter-not-harder\/\" target=\"_self\" >10 of the latest Microsoft Teams integrations to help you work smarter, not harder<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Microsoft built Microsoft Teams as a platform to bring together all of your workplace tools, apps, and services\u2014whether or not Microsoft built them\u2014to allow you to deliver better workday flow for you and your employees. A lot of you recognize the power of Teams, and you\u2019ve been asking how to use Teams to its full <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/10-of-the-latest-microsoft-teams-integrations-to-help-you-work-smarter-not-harder\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7164 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-teams\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/new-tools-to-enable-teamwork-and-enhance-security-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_self\" >New tools to enable teamwork and enhance security in the workplace<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This month, Microsoft released new features in Microsoft 365 to help you boost teamwork, save time, and streamline your IT management. Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s new in March 2019. Collaborate more easily New features and services give you more ways to collaborate with colleagues and LinkedIn connections across platforms. Boost meeting productivity and meet <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/new-tools-to-enable-teamwork-and-enhance-security-in-the-workplace\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7146 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-digital-life category-microsoft-office-365 tag-gaurav-sareen tag-microsoft tag-microsoft-outlook tag-outlook-mobile tag-satya-nadella\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/beyond-email-microsoft-time-management-exec-and-satya-nadella-mentee-on-the-future-of-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\" >Beyond email: Microsoft time management exec and Satya Nadella mentee on the future of Outlook<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Outlook is one of Microsoft\u2019s oldest products \u2014 at nearly 22 years old, it is the same age as some of the fresh-faced interns that arrive on the company\u2019s Redmond campus every summer. But it just keeps humming along, outlasting many programs and initiatives that have been conceived, released and discarded during its lifetime. Microsoft <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/beyond-email-microsoft-time-management-exec-and-satya-nadella-mentee-on-the-future-of-outlook\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/digital-life\/\" rel=\"tag\">Digital Life<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-office-365\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4580 post type-post status-publish format-image has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-office-365 category-microsoft-teams post_format-post-format-image\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/infographic-microsoft-teams-the-hub-for-teamwork-in-office-365\/\" target=\"_self\" >Microsoft Teams, the hub for teamwork in Office 365<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Today&#8217;s workplace runs on teamwork. With the right tools, teams are more productive, more profitable, and more engaged. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/infographic-microsoft-teams-the-hub-for-teamwork-in-office-365\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-office-365\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4571 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-office-365\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/the-power-of-office-365-a-key-part-of-a-business-digital-transformation-journey\/\" target=\"_self\" >The power of Office 365 \u2013 a key part of a business\u2019 digital transformation journey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Office 365 energises the traditional office suite with AI and Modern Workstream CollaborationNew, powerful applications are available to users, elevating the nature of workA more dynamic, fluid, and virtual workplace becomes a reality The shift from on-device installations of Microsoft software \u2013 the likes of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other familiar tools \u2013 into <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/the-power-of-office-365-a-key-part-of-a-business-digital-transformation-journey\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-office-365\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4550 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-teams tag-collaboration tag-getting-things-done tag-microsoft-teams tag-productivity tag-work-out-loud tag-workstream-collaboration\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/did-the-app-kill-email\/\" target=\"_self\" >Did the app kill email?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Although email is not as productive as some other tools available, it does seem it may be here to stay, in conjunction with new solutions such as Microsoft Teams. <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/did-the-app-kill-email\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4516 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kofax category-microsoft-power-apps tag-customer-engagement tag-process-automation tag-process-improvement tag-smart-process-app tag-smart-process-application\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/smart-process-apps-improve-customer-engagement\/\" target=\"_self\" >Smart Process Apps improve customer engagement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Smart Process Apps (SPAs) are becoming essential for businesses to meet growing customer expectations. This is according to Shaun Dicker, who notes competitive pressure is driving organisations to look at process improvements. Forrester Research coined the term Smart Process Applications, calling them a &#8220;new category of application software designed to support business activities that are <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/smart-process-apps-improve-customer-engagement\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/kofax\/\" rel=\"tag\">Kofax<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-power-apps\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Power Apps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4436 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kofax category-microsoft-power-apps tag-accounts-payable tag-kofax tag-process-automation tag-smart-process-app tag-smart-process-application\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/smart-process-app-unlocking-efficiencies\/\" target=\"_self\" >Smart Process Apps \u2013 the key to unlocking operational efficiencies and enhancing the customer experience<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In an increasingly competitive and globalised marketplace, attracting new customers and retaining existing ones has become one of businesses\u2019 biggest challenges. Since the majority of products have become highly commoditised, the only real point of differentiation available for organisations to leverage is the service and customer experience they deliver. Delivering excellent customer service and an <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/smart-process-app-unlocking-efficiencies\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/kofax\/\" rel=\"tag\">Kofax<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-power-apps\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Power Apps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4431 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kofax tag-accounts-payable tag-finance tag-kofax tag-process-automation\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/elevating-the-finance-function-with-automated-accounts-payable-solutions\/\" target=\"_self\" >Elevating the Finance Function with Automated Accounts Payable solutions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">With automated Accounts Payable solutions, organisations can expect to see a return on their investment within the first six to twelve months. From that point onwards, the solution starts generating increasing returns for the business. In fact, there are many benefits when automating the processes of receiving invoices, automated reconciliation of invoices against associated statements, <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/elevating-the-finance-function-with-automated-accounts-payable-solutions\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/kofax\/\" rel=\"tag\">Kofax<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4389 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-digital-life category-microsoft-teams tag-emoji tag-facebook tag-whatsapp\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/its-a-text-text-text-text-world\/\" target=\"_self\" >Don&#8217;t Hold Back Your Emojis &#8211; It&#8217;s a text world<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We lose so much emotion in our text messages and emails\u2014the tone of voice, gestures, facial expressions, body language, that quiver of excitement. This poem called Indirect by BABYRUTHBEER caught my attention today: To sigh after a long story,or to gasp when you hear something silly;Two of the wonders you can\u2019t doif online chat is <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/its-a-text-text-text-text-world\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/digital-life\/\" rel=\"tag\">Digital Life<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7237 post type-post status-publish format-video has-post-thumbnail hentry category-digital-life tag-microsoft tag-windows tag-windows-surface post_format-post-format-video\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/windows-surface-rt-vs-ipad-advert\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cheeky Microsoft Windows &#038; Surface vs iPad Adverts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">It&#8217;s great to see Microsoft being bold with their Windows and Surface adverts\/commercials! Check out the cheeky comparison below, this is long overdue! <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/windows-surface-rt-vs-ipad-advert\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/digital-life\/\" rel=\"tag\">Digital Life<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7236 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-digital-life category-productivity tag-bing tag-microsoft tag-skype tag-windows tag-windows-phone tag-xbox\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/one-experience-on-every-device-for-everything-in-your-life\/\" target=\"_self\" >One Experience. On every device. For everything in your life.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">There are considerable benefits in investing in one platform for all your devices \u2013 the same mobile phone platform, the same platform for your tablet, your work notebook, and your gaming console. I have chosen Microsoft as my platform, and I will tell you why. In a previous life, I had an Android smartphone, an <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/one-experience-on-every-device-for-everything-in-your-life\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/digital-life\/\" rel=\"tag\">Digital Life<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/productivity\/\" rel=\"tag\">Personal Productivity<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7227 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-digital-life tag-facebook\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/facebook-unfriend\/\" target=\"_self\" >Facebook Unfriend<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I have been looking at the word &#8220;Friend&#8221; for so long that the spelling is starting to look strange. F.R.I.E.N.D. Weird. I have been doing a clean-up of friends on Facebook &#8211; unfriending people that I actually don&#8217;t know&#8230; and even a few that I don&#8217;t want to know anymore too! It&#8217;s not to be <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/facebook-unfriend\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/personal\/digital-life\/\" rel=\"tag\">Digital Life<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7138 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-project category-project-management tag-deliverable tag-wbs\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-breakdown-structure-wbs-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A well-crafted Work Breakdown Structure can be invaluable on a project. Follow this short step-by-step guide on how to create a basic Work Breakdown Structure for your next project. I create a WBS as soon as possible, preferably while the sales team is still busy proposing the solution to a client. Using the approach I <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-breakdown-structure-wbs-2\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-project\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Project<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/project-management\/\" rel=\"tag\">Project Management<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-12 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-project category-project-management tag-duration tag-effort tag-hours tag-man-days tag-scheduling-2 tag-work\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-duration-work-effort-hours-and-man-days\/\" target=\"_self\" >What is the difference between duration, work, effort, hours, and man-days?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I come from the Microsoft Project world, where schedules are built using duration and work. However, team members often refer to effort, hours, or my pet peeve &#8220;man-days&#8221;. What are all of these, and how do they compare? My nonprofessional definitions are summarized as follows, with examples below: Duration &#8211; the amount of time it <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-duration-work-effort-hours-and-man-days\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-project\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Project<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/project-management\/\" rel=\"tag\">Project Management<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4522 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-microsoft-office-365 tag-office-365 tag-sharepoint tag-user-adoption tag-user-engagement\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/change-management-methodology\/\" target=\"_self\" >Develop a change management methodology<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A South African software developer and solution provider that focuses on the delivery of intranet, portal and business process automation solutions for the enterprise market, has developed a change management methodology for customers undertaking intranet and portal implementations. &#8220;In the past, intranets were touted as the next best thing for enhancing organisational efficiencies and driving <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/change-management-methodology\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/microsoft-office-365\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4518 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-software-development tag-automated-software-quality\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-3-background-color has-background alignwide is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);line-height:1.1;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/automated-software-quality-simplifies-process\/\" target=\"_self\" >Automated Software Quality simplifies dev &#038; test process<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A South African software development company, has seen a significant improvement in its development, testing and time to market since implementing Compuware`s solutions for Automated Software Quality (ASQ). The tight integration between Compuware`s DevPartner Studio and QACenter, which provide industry-leading automated software quality capabilities, made it possible for us to start product testing earlier in <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/automated-software-quality-simplifies-process\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dfe8e91f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/category\/professional\/technology\/software-development\/\" rel=\"tag\">Software Development<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, I&#8217;m Shaun. I work with teams to build &amp; run modern software. As a Delivery Lead with over 25 years of expertise in software development &amp; digital transformation projects, I love the practical use of technology. 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