Debbie Ireland
Change and Productivity Specialist
Tauranga, New Zealand
Debbie grew up in Rotorua, New Zealand, with 2 siblings.
In 2007, Debbie founded DWR (formerly ShareThePoint Ltd) , a company which specialises in Microsoft 365; implementation, strategy and training. Debbie also organises the annual Digital Workplace Conferences in New Zealand and Australia.
Her focus is helping people understand the business capability and productivity gains that Microsoft 365 can provide. From awareness and education, to change management and adoption, and everything in between, Debbie thrives on the people aspect – understanding the why, along with the what and the how.
Debbie has an extensive Project Management and Solutions background and was awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for nine years and is now a Microsoft Regional Director. Debbie now lives in the sunny Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.
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The Productivity Perspective: balancing Energy, Focus and Time
How do productivity and well-being intersect? What impact does one have on the other?
How can we become more focused and/or avoid distractions? How do habits influence our lives?
In this session, Debbie introduces "The Productivity Perspective". This is a personal blueprint for:
• Maximising Energy to be effective,
• Narrowing your Focus to what matters most and
• Prioritising your Time.
It looks at strategies for Time, Energy and Focus to make your work-life balance hum and also the impacts when we only have 2 of the 3 elements that produce our Productivity Pivot.
"Before you throw more time at the problem, throw more focused action at the problem. You don’t need more time, you need fewer distractions" James Clear" (Atomic Habits)
One of Debbie’s well-known trademarks is “Getting Sh*T Done!”. Another passion is personal development and change. Here she presents varied methodologies, including work from her book – Work-life Balance My Arse.
If you are a manager, adoption and engagement specialist, change manager, communications or project lead, you will learn something of value. If you simply want some great productivity tips for life and more awareness around overcoming overwhelm and living with intention - then see you there!
10 Top TEAMS Tips to Toast to
Would you love some good old fashioned practical usage tips you can use right away?
That’s what you’ll get in this fast-paced, demo-heavy session. We will share suggestions based on what our customers ask us, and what we see working out there in the real world.
Let's celebrate things that make you go hmm!
NOTE: bring your tips - we love to share. We will share ALL the tips from this session and Shannon's session Thursday - "Get your M365 Gold Nuggets here!" with everyone who attends.
Task Management Tools to create a Productivity Powerhouse
There is an old adage, “if you want something done, ask a busy person.”
It certainly seems true that busy people DO get things done - but is it because they're busy or because they're good at keeping up with what needs doing?
Learn some key time management tips to improve your focus, prioritise and improve how you - get things done! Debbie shares her own "Productivity Perspective", as a way to manage distraction, overwhelm and burn-out.
Using Microsoft 365 tools, including To-Do, Planner and Tasks in Microsoft Teams we walk you through a modern approach to task management - one that you can start using immediately without any special configuration. Look at processes to enhance your personal productivity and track and plan team activities.
This session also takes a digital look tips to focus time, manage your calendar and use MyAnalytics, to get better insights to improve your attention and balance.
Teams Tips and Etiquette
Make the most from your Microsoft Teams deployment by understanding the business aspects of this new way of collaborating. This is what will enable smooth transformation, acceptance of change, and continued adoption.
This session will be full of practical tips and tricks, while focusing on the more important PEOPLE side of the technology; managing information overwhelm, communication strategies and ensuring your team are singing from the same song sheet.
Old ways won’t open new doors: modern task management with Planner and To Do
There is an old adage, “if you want something done, ask a busy person.”
It certainly seems true that busy people DO get things done – but is it because they’re busy or because they’re good at keeping up with what needs doing?
Using To-Do and Planner, we walk you through a modern approach to task management – one that you can start using immediately without any special configuration. Look at processes to improve you personal productivity and track and plan team activities.
Keynote Dispelling the myths of Work-Life Balance
Something we all search long and hard for, and so seldom seem to find! Following the release of her book – Work-life Balance My Arse! , Debbie demonstrates how work-life balance is a deeply misunderstood construct.
Debbie shares her secret formula with you – based on her many years of experience as a self-confessed balance-seeker and juggler extraordinaire. She provides inspiration to unpick three myths and to really think through what work-life balance means to you.
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Debbie Ireland
Change and Productivity Specialist
Tauranga, New Zealand
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