Mark Smith
Helping accelerate your Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Career
London, United Kingdom
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Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker.
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Leading AI Innovation Workshops: Uncover Ideas to Drive Business Impact
Realising the benefits of AI in your organisation requires more than just technical skills—it demands a strategic, human-centred approach to problem-solving. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to run AI innovation sessions that engage diverse stakeholders, uncover ideas to drive business outcomes, and create an actionable innovation roadmap.
We’ll guide you through defining problems worth solving, assembling a cross-functional team of collaborators, and using Design Thinking exercises to generate and prioritise ideas. You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques to facilitate effective workshops, from ideation to testing AI-driven concepts. By the end of the day, you’ll be equipped to lead your own AI workshops, fostering stakeholder buy-in and creating a pipeline of innovative ideas for the organisations you work with.
Key Takeaways:
Learn to facilitate AI innovation workshops that drive business value.
Discover methods to engage stakeholders and build collaborative, empowered teams.
Develop a backlog of ideas for future exploration.
Supercharge Your Power Platform Career: 10 Game-Changing Strategies
Ready to catapult your Power Platform career? Join us for a dynamic session aimed at professionals eager to excel. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned expert, discover key strategies to advance your trajectory.
You'll learn how to:
Accelerate learning with advanced techniques to outpace the competition.
Craft a robust career roadmap aligned with your passions and market demands.
Harness innovative problem-solving methods for complex challenges.
Build a magnetic personal brand to attract exciting opportunities.
Forge powerful community connections that amplify your impact.
Showcase your skills effectively to captivate potential clients and employers.
Navigate the certification landscape to boost your credibility and value.
Stay ahead by embracing emerging technologies and trends.
Master stakeholder management to influence key decision-makers.
Build resilience and adaptability to thrive in the evolving tech landscape.
Bonus: Gain exclusive insights on creating a standout portfolio and enhancing your community visibility.
Don't miss this transformative opportunity to propel your Power Platform career to new heights!
Empowering Transformation: The Center for Enablement (C4E)
In this session, join Mark Smith, a renowned Microsoft Power Platform Strategist, as he delves into the transformative Centre for Enablement (C4E) Mindset. Explore how a federated organisational approach can decentralise knowledge and resources, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. Learn about the critical role of asset accessibility in creating and managing reusable assets that are easily discoverable and accessible to all IT and business projects. Embrace a self-service model that cultivates an autonomous culture, allowing teams to independently utilize available assets. Finally, understand the importance of widespread asset distribution in reducing dependency on individual experts and enhancing overall asset engagement and application.
Becoming a Power Platform or Copilot MVP
This session will guide ambitious professionals in becoming Microsoft's Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) in Power Platform or Copilot. We'll explore the key attributes Microsoft looks for in MVPs, effective ways to contribute to the community and strategies to showcase your expertise. Attendees will learn about:
Understanding the MVP program and its benefits
Building a solid presence in the Power Platform or Copilot community
Creating valuable content and sharing knowledge
Participating in events and user groups
Developing and maintaining relationships with Microsoft
Tips for standing out in the nomination process
Whether you're just starting your MVP journey or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide actionable insights to help you achieve this prestigious recognition.
I have helped over 40 people achieve their MVP and have been an MVP for over 13 years.
The Fallacy of Free Licensing for the Power Platform: Why Free is not Cheaper
In this insightful presentation, Mark Smith explores the hidden costs and limitations of "free" Power Platform licenses, often included in M365, E3, and E5 plans. While these licenses appear cost-effective, they exclude crucial elements like Dataverse, which ensures high security and governance, increasing risk and accumulating technical debt through alternatives like SharePoint. Mark will dissect the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of free versus paid licenses, demonstrating the long-term financial and operational pitfalls of free licenses, such as maintenance costs and security vulnerabilities. By contrasting this with the benefits of Managed Environments and premium connectors available with paid licenses, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize their Power Platform investments for enhanced security, efficiency, and growth. This presentation is designed for CxO-level managers and decision-makers, providing them with strategic frameworks to reassess their licensing strategies and fully leverage the Power Platform to drive business transformation.
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