{"id":7280,"date":"2024-01-06T11:36:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T09:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/?page_id=7280"},"modified":"2024-09-26T18:37:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T16:37:15","slug":"articles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/articles\/","title":{"rendered":"Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query 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-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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embrace-servant-leadership-as-a-delivery-lead\/\" target=\"_self\" >Embrace Servant Leadership as a Delivery Lead<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter 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=\"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<div class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-excerpt\"><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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<\/li><li 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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter 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=\"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<div class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-excerpt\"><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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<\/li><li 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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/why-focusing-on-failure-matters\/\" target=\"_self\" >Why Focusing on Failure Matters<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter 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=\"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<div class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-excerpt\"><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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<\/li><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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/platform-engineering-benefits-missteps-and-the-path-to-effective-implementation\/\" 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\/platform-engineering-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Platform Engineering: Benefits, Missteps, and the Path to Effective Implementation\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/platform-engineering-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/platform-engineering-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embracing-continuous-improvement-as-a-delivery-lead\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/continuous-improvement-8-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C406&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Embracing Continuous Improvement as a Delivery Lead\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/continuous-improvement-8-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/continuous-improvement-8-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/embracing-the-agile-mindset-the-key-to-transformational-success\/\" 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\/agile-mindset-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Embracing an Agile Mindset as a Delivery Lead\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/agile-mindset-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/agile-mindset-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/unlock-your-teams-potential-with-an-agile-coach\/\" 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\/2023\/03\/agile-coach-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Unlock Your Team&#8217;s Potential with an Agile Coach\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/agile-coach-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/agile-coach-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/set-clear-goals-with-your-agile-team-rather-than-smart-ones\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clear-goals-610px.jpg?resize=609%2C515&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Set CLEAR goals with your agile team rather than SMART ones\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clear-goals-610px.jpg?w=609&amp;ssl=1 609w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clear-goals-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/whats-your-winning-plan-for-2023\/\" 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\/2022\/12\/winning-plan-for-2023-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What\u2019s Your Winning Plan for 2023?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/winning-plan-for-2023-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/winning-plan-for-2023-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/working-in-a-remote-first-enviroment\/\" 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\/2022\/11\/remote-work-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Working in a remote-first enviroment\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/remote-work-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/remote-work-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/what-is-kanban\/\" target=\"_self\" >What is Kanban?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/what-is-kanban\/\" 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\/2022\/08\/what-is-kanban-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What is Kanban?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-is-kanban-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-is-kanban-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/improving-government-operations-with-the-power-platform\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/improve-operations-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C425&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Improving Government Operations with the Power Platform\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/improve-operations-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/improve-operations-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/two-powerful-tips-to-quickly-make-your-meetings-productive\/\" 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\/2022\/03\/Two-powerful-tips-to-quickly-make-your-meetings-Productive_610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two Powerful Tips to Quickly Make Your Meetings Productive!\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Two-powerful-tips-to-quickly-make-your-meetings-Productive_610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Two-powerful-tips-to-quickly-make-your-meetings-Productive_610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/do-you-have-the-personality-to-be-a-great-project-manager\/\" 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\/2022\/02\/personality_610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Do You Have the Personality to Be a Great Project Manager?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/personality_610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/personality_610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/vastly-improve-chat-responses-with-this-one-simple-tip\/\" 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\/2022\/02\/textwaiting_610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Vastly improve chat responses with this one simple tip\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/textwaiting_610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/textwaiting_610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-learning-training-guide-for-microsoft-power-platform-and-dynamics-365\/\" 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\/2022\/02\/Ultimate_Study_Guide_610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Ultimate Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Training Guide\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ultimate_Study_Guide_610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ultimate_Study_Guide_610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-i-reduce-morning-anxiety-with-a-morning-routine\/\" 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\/2022\/02\/reduce-morning-anxiety-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How I reduce morning anxiety with a morning routine\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/reduce-morning-anxiety-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/reduce-morning-anxiety-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-success-by-design-can-help-your-project-implementations\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/success-by-design-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C305&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How \u201cSuccess by Design\u201d Can Help Your Project Implementations\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/success-by-design-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/success-by-design-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-making-your-2022-goals-your-best-ever\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Reach-your-Goals-610px.jpg?resize=610%2C389&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"5 Tips to Making Your 2022 Goals Your Best Ever\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Reach-your-Goals-610px.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Reach-your-Goals-610px.jpg?resize=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/earning-power-project-management-salary-survey-twelfth-edition-2021\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Member_Project_Management_Salary_Survey_12th_Edition.jpg?resize=610%2C789&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey\u2014Twelfth Edition (2021)\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Member_Project_Management_Salary_Survey_12th_Edition.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Member_Project_Management_Salary_Survey_12th_Edition.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/quantifying-the-value-of-collaboration-with-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/microsoft-teams-banner.jpg?resize=610%2C343&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Quantifying the value of collaboration with Microsoft Teams\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/microsoft-teams-banner.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/microsoft-teams-banner.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/10-of-the-latest-microsoft-teams-integrations-to-help-you-work-smarter-not-harder\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/10-Teams-integrations-card.jpg?resize=610%2C372&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"10 of the latest Microsoft Teams integrations to help you work smarter, not harder\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/10-Teams-integrations-card.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/10-Teams-integrations-card.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/new-tools-to-enable-teamwork-and-enhance-security-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Microsoft-365-March-update-SOCIAL-e1640531074808.png?resize=610%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"New tools to enable teamwork and enhance security in the workplace\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/beyond-email-microsoft-time-management-exec-and-satya-nadella-mentee-on-the-future-of-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/banner.jpg?resize=610%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Beyond email: Microsoft time management exec and Satya Nadella mentee on the future of Outlook\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/banner.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/banner.jpg?resize=300%2C98&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/infographic-microsoft-teams-the-hub-for-teamwork-in-office-365\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Infographic-Microsoft-Teams-e1640531659938.png?resize=610%2C511&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Microsoft Teams, the hub for teamwork in Office 365\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/the-power-of-office-365-a-key-part-of-a-business-digital-transformation-journey\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Slide2-e1640531883121.jpg?resize=611%2C343&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The power of Office 365 \u2013 a key part of a business\u2019 digital transformation journey\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Office 365 energises the traditional office suite with AI and Modern Workstream Collaboration New, powerful applications are available to users, elevating the nature of work A 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 <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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/did-the-app-kill-email\/\" target=\"_self\" >Did the app kill email?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/did-the-app-kill-email\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a11bd0bd0dfe42ed06263e877787ab17_109528074_s-878-c-90.jpg?resize=611%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Did the app kill email?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a11bd0bd0dfe42ed06263e877787ab17_109528074_s-878-c-90.jpg?w=611&amp;ssl=1 611w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a11bd0bd0dfe42ed06263e877787ab17_109528074_s-878-c-90.jpg?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/smart-process-apps-improve-customer-engagement\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/istockphoto-811143946-170667a.jpg?resize=610%2C255&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Smart Process Apps improve customer engagement\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/istockphoto-811143946-170667a.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/istockphoto-811143946-170667a.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/smart-process-app-unlocking-efficiencies\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/istockphoto-596779946-170667a.jpg?resize=610%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Smart Process Apps \u2013 the key to unlocking operational efficiencies and enhancing the customer experience\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/istockphoto-596779946-170667a.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/istockphoto-596779946-170667a.jpg?resize=300%2C81&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/elevating-the-finance-function-with-automated-accounts-payable-solutions\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bigstock-Invoice-10355480.jpg?resize=610%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Elevating the Finance Function with Automated Accounts Payable solutions\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bigstock-Invoice-10355480.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bigstock-Invoice-10355480.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/its-a-text-text-text-text-world\/\" 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\/2015\/04\/Emojipedia-Windows-11-November-Update-Fluent-Emojis-Header.jpg?resize=610%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Don&#8217;t Hold Back Your Emojis &#8211; It&#8217;s a text world\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Emojipedia-Windows-11-November-Update-Fluent-Emojis-Header.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Emojipedia-Windows-11-November-Update-Fluent-Emojis-Header.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/windows-surface-rt-vs-ipad-advert\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/microsoft-surface-rt-e1640583172470.jpg?resize=610%2C446&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cheeky Microsoft Windows &#038; Surface vs iPad Adverts\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/one-experience-on-every-device-for-everything-in-your-life\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows_hello_hero_2.jpg?resize=610%2C280&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"One Experience. On every device. For everything in your life.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows_hello_hero_2.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows_hello_hero_2.jpg?resize=300%2C138&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/facebook-unfriend\/\" target=\"_self\" >Facebook Unfriend<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/facebook-unfriend\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/bigstock_Add_as_friend_12981602-1.jpg?resize=610%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Facebook Unfriend\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/bigstock_Add_as_friend_12981602-1.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/bigstock_Add_as_friend_12981602-1.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-breakdown-structure-wbs-2\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WBS-Feature-e1640585166984.png?resize=611%2C279&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-duration-work-effort-hours-and-man-days\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/144714734119193-Time2.jpg?resize=610%2C354&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What is the difference between duration, work, effort, hours, and man-days?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/144714734119193-Time2.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/144714734119193-Time2.jpg?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/change-management-methodology\/\" target=\"_self\" >Develop a change management methodology<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/change-management-methodology\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005\/02\/R.jpg?resize=610%2C304&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Develop a change management methodology\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005\/02\/R.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2005\/02\/R.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\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<h1 style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center 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><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-936d662d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><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\n\n<figure class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/automated-software-quality-simplifies-process\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002\/02\/5-open-source-test-automation-frameworks-for-developers.png?resize=609%2C340&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Automated Software Quality simplifies dev &#038; test process\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002\/02\/5-open-source-test-automation-frameworks-for-developers.png?w=609&amp;ssl=1 609w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2002\/02\/5-open-source-test-automation-frameworks-for-developers.png?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center 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>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-no-title","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7280","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P1rSVq-1Tq","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7280"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8562,"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7280\/revisions\/8562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shaundicker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}