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Empowering Teams: Transforming Your Organization with a PowerShell and Toolmaking Community

This session will take you on a journey through creating West Monroe’s internal PowerShell and toolmaking interest group. From identifying the need for a collaborative automation community to establishing a thriving space for innovation and learning, we’ll share the key steps, challenges, and successes that have shaped our experience.

You'll learn how we:

- Identified the Need: Recognized gaps in knowledge sharing, skill development, and tool standardization within the organization.

- Garnered Support: Secured buy-in from leadership and peers by demonstrating the value of a centralized group focused on automation and efficiency.

- Fostered Collaboration: Built an inclusive community where members share scripts, discuss best practices, and work together on real-world automation challenges.

- Sustained Momentum: Maintained engagement through regular meetings, hands-on workshops, and showcasing group achievements.

We’ll also discuss the benefits of having an internal working group, including:

- Increased cross-team collaboration and communication.

- Improved efficiency through shared tools and scripts.

- Greater employee empowerment and professional growth through peer learning.

- Enhanced problem-solving with diverse perspectives that contribute to automation projects.

- A more innovative and proactive organizational culture.

Finally, we’ll tackle common obstacles such as maintaining member engagement and overcoming resistance to change, providing strategies to ensure your community thrives.

Whether you're looking to build a PowerShell interest group in your organization or inspire your teams to think collaboratively, this talk will equip you with actionable insights and practical ideas to get started. Join us to discover how a community-driven approach can transform your teams' workflows, foster continuous learning, and drive innovation across your organization. Take the first step towards empowering your teams today!

Frank Lesniak

Microsoft Platform and Cybersecurity Ninja | M365 Consulting Team Lead | PowerShell | Windows | Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect at West Monroe

River Forest, Illinois, United States

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