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Join Joe and Dewayne as they navigate the shifting space of the modern workplace. You'll find a unique perspective from two MS MVP System Admins in education technology who are passionate about promoting change by meeting users where they are.
Here for business owners and entrepreneurs, who want to use the digital workplace to help their team work smarter and get more done! Digital Workplace Podcast is a conversation about digital transformation, or "becoming digital". The show's host, Grant Crawley has 30 years of experience advising on and delivering digital workplace technologies and modern ways of working to businesses as small as one employee to multinational aerospace giants with 200,000 employees, to healthcare organisation ...
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe tackle the trouble of tribbles overrunning your inbox. You may have heard of the premise of zero inbox and how it can save you time and lost productivity. Learn a few methods they use to make their inbox a productivity tool and not a brain drain of time and tribbles. Computer, set phaser array to sweep mode. Downloa…
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Episode 25 - The Land-grant Universities of Tomorrow (Ft. Dr. Nick Place)
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Athens, Georgia, Dr. Nick Place, Dean for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Cooperative Extension program at the University of Georgia. Dr. Place shares his perspectives on how land-grant universities need to position themselves for the future through embracing t…
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Episode 24 - Live from Microsoft Ignite 2022
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In this MVP-powered, 2-year anniversary episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Seattle recording live from the floor of Microsoft Ignite 2022. They cover some of the latest news and announcements while fighting off catering cart disruptors. Computer, punch it. Download the transcript: Episode 24 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Enhan…
In this episode I'm going to talk about hybrid meetings and hybrid working. For nearly two years we haven’t really been back to the office. Now that people are starting to go back, what they find seems like the dark ages. Their meeting rooms, if they even have any communications capability at all, are only equipped with rudimentary audio-conferenci…
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Episode 23 - Welcome to the Dark Side of the Word (Ft. Ali Forelli)
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Seattle a Microsoft Product Manager for Word, the adventurous Ali Forelli. She brings darkness upon the Word while enlightening us to the passion for making document creation accessible to all species. And we learn when the comms channel is on an open frequency you capture feedback from across the galax…
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Episode 22 - First Contact: Microsoft Meets Cooperative Extension
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe cover their attendance at an interplanetary conference, where the #ShifShow helped to facilitate an alliance between two major worlds. Listen in as we interview two explorers from the Microsoft system who recently made first contact with one of the best kept secrets in the galaxy - the cooperative extension system. …
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Episode 21 - National Extension Technology Community - 2022 Conference Recap
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe relax in Ten Forward to discuss their recent attendance at a national conference for IT pros supporting extension programs across the country. They joined the conference landing party where they enjoyed meeting their peers, learning about instructional design methods, leadership qualities, common troubles of support…
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Episode 20 - Microsoft Teams Quantum Physics
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe slip into the quantum multiverse of Teams and discover a new type of channel that can exist in two places at once. Is this new shared channel feature in Teams what we've been waiting for? Let's go to black alert. fire up the spore drive and find out. Computer, let's fly. Download the transcript: Episode 20 Transcrip…
In this episode, I talk about infrastructure redesign for a modern digital workplace. You're probably familiar with VPN connections into a "secure" corporate network and having lots of on-premise servers providing your IT services. Well I'm going to throw all that out of the window, you don't need it and it's holding your organisation back. Through…
In this episode, I talk about cloud storage. What cloud storage is, what the benefits are, and what features to look for. There are lots of options and you may already have some storage available to you that you weren’t aware of. 0:37 Show outline 1:39 Main feature Learn more Listen, read the transcript and learn more at https://digitalworkplacepod…
In this episode, I talk about remote working. Going from pandemic lockdown induced working from home, right through to being a digital nomad. 0:35 Show outline 1:43 Main feature Learn more Listen, read the transcript and learn more at https://digitalworkplacepodcast.com/remote-working/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Digital Workplace Podcast and …
In this episode I talk about hardware choices, and how you can make the right ones for your users and organisation. Sometimes the right choice is obvious, but often it’s a real dilemma. I’m not just talking about end-user devices though, hardware of varying types is found in different forms all across organisations and as you build your digital wor…
Personas are not new, they’re not digital either. So why am I talking about them today? Well, they’re an extremely useful tool to have in your toolbox as you try to enable your organisation become digital. Digital ways of working are not a one size fits all approach, so you need to identify the cohorts of users in your organisation who have roughly…
There are many change management methodologies. Ranging from next to no change management at all, to structured formal systems such as Prosci ADKAR®. I’m known for a no-nonsense approach to just about everything I do, probably stemming from my LEAN background and the desire to drive out waste anywhere I see it. However, when it comes to change mana…
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Episode 19 - The Future of PowerPoint with Microsoft VP Shawn Villaron
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard the vice president and group product manager for the universal presentation toolkit you want to keep next to your tricorder – Microsoft PowerPoint. Can we push a presentation with a tachyon beam? Slide decks on the Holodeck? Let’s find out. Computer, new presentation, wide-screen, theme vermilion. Downlo…
The term digital transformation has been grossly overused over the last few years, it’s much simpler than some would have you believe and so I’ve simplified its name to “becoming digital”. In this episode, I’m going to talk about what it means to “become digital”, where you start and some of the decisions you’ll be taking along the way. Learn more …
Digital Workplace Podcast is a conversation about becoming digital. Here to help you work smarter and get more done. Grant Crawley has 30 years of experience advising on and delivering digital workplace technologies and modern ways of working to businesses as small as one employee to multinational aerospace giants with 200,000 employees, to healthc…
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe are planning a party for the crew of The #ShiftShow and looking for the right tool to get the job done. They'll look at two options, Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Lists. Planner has been around for a while, but Lists is new and shiny, so some are saying that Planner can be put out the airlock. Computer, let's buil…
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Episode 17 - OneNote: The Trapper Keeper of the 21st Century (Ft. Heather Severino)
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard a guest expert officer to discuss and discover the note taking and information gathering software called Microsoft OneNote – could it be from the 24th century? Computer, create new notebook, template theta alpha seven. Download the transcript: Episode 17 Transcript Links and resources from this episode O…
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Episode 16 - What it is vs Where it is - Microsoft Search
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe try to discover the unknown by using Search in Microsoft 365. Computer: please locate my Valentine (error) oh…. Download the transcript: Episode 16 Transcript Links and resources from this episode New and improved search results experience on Microsoft Teams KQL quick reference Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Ep…
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Episode 15 - Channel vs Private Meetings (Meeting THUNDERDOME!)
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe talk about private and channel meetings in Microsoft Teams. They cover differences between these two types of Teams meetings in how they operate, some shortcomings, and work arounds and tips. Computer, schedule me a meeting, with the Shift Show. Download the transcript: Episode 15 Transcript Links and resources from…
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Episode 14 - Trusting your Team in Teams with File Integrity Powered by Microsoft 365
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe dive into modern storage in Microsoft 365. From file versions for fixing mistakes, discovering changes to your files to stay current, accessing your cloud recycle bin, or recovering from ransomware - we help you build trust in the platform and trust in your Team. Even if you still hit Save with Auto-save, it's time …
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Episode 13 - Top Teams Takeaways from Ignite 2021
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe cover their top four takeaways from the recent Microsoft Ignite conference. So, put on your VR headset and join The #ShiftShow. Computer, Loop us in. Download the transcript: Episode 13 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021: Innovations coming to Microsoft Teams Mesh for Microso…
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Episode 12 - Trying not to LOSE it inside Microsoft Teams
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In this anniversary episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they take you through wrangling notifications in Microsoft Teams, covering settings and options to optimize your time spent in Teams. Make Teams work for you - with less distractions. So, it's time to deploy a force field around your activity feed with The #ShiftShow. Computer, focus mode. Downlo…
In this episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they take you through Microsoft Bookings and how it can help you manage your time, resources, and in-person or virtual appointments for services offered to your customers and crewmates. Whether you're setting office hours with the counselor, scheduling away time on the holodeck, or offering an instructional …
In this episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they head down to the holodeck to check out a few decks in PowerPoint Live. They'll contrast the two experiences you'll have with PowerPoint Live online versus PowerPoint Live in Teams. Both have their own strengths and weaknesses, depending on your situation and your audience. So follow along to decide whic…
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Episode 9 - Teams Webinars - Go Big or Go Borg
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In this episode, join Dwayne and Joe as they discuss Microsoft Teams webinars and new features of PowerPoint Live. Computer, prepare the viewscreen for a fleet-wide broadcast as we join… The #ShiftShow. Download the transcript: Episode 9 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Get started with Teams webinars (Microsoft Docs) PowerPoint Liv…
In this episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they beam guests onboard Microsoft Teams and cover the tricks and tribbles of being a guest in Teams. Computer, enable guest protocols as we join… The #ShiftShow. Download the transcript: Episode 8 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Guest access in Microsoft Teams (Microsoft Docs) Guest experie…
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe head back to the star base for an upgrade of their transcription systems. They’re prepping for an away mission where they’ll need the transcription, translation, and dictation capabilities offered by the Office 365 cloud. Turn in your comm badge to get your universal translator upgrades because we’re going to have h…
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe put the Y back in why with an overview of their pragmatic philosophy to the modern workplace where we must weigh the good of our many users against the needs of the one IT… Professional. So put on your Spock ears, step onto the bridge, as we drive towards the 22nd century, with The #ShiftShow. Connect with your host…
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe head down to engineering to review the warp core powering Teams - also known as SharePoint. They'll pop the hatch on a Jefferies tube and crawl into some of the powerful features of SharePoint Online that are ready for use in Microsoft Teams. So, join us on the holodeck for some fun with The #ShiftShow. Connect with…
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe will discuss their three-year mission to migrate and modernize file services for thousands of their users across dozens of offices and research centers. As they boldly go to improve services, save money, and increase performance, they'll pass through the Triple Star system of storage in the Microsoft Cloud. This Sta…
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe will discuss Microsoft Teams Live events. Live events via Microsoft Teams offers you a way to reach a large public audience and may be something that you're already licensed for and have access to. So listen in as we cover the basic anatomy of a live event and discuss some of the tips, tricks, and experiences we've …
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Episode 2 - Producing Virtual Conferences
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The #ShiftShow, captain's log episode 2. In this episode Dewayne and Joe will discuss how to leverage Microsoft Teams as what they like to call a virtual venue. Learn how you may already have access to a platform that can be leveraged to host large multi-day conferences and symposiums. They will touch on tips and tricks that they learned throughout…
In this maiden voyage of The #ShiftShow, Dewayne and Joe will discuss driving adoption within your organization, directly with end users by meeting them where they are. They will cover strategies such as creating modern workplace champions, building knowledge networks, and the importance of customized training material. So, strap in and get ready t…
In this podcast preview Dewayne and Joe will do some introductions, discuss their inspiration for creating this podcast, and cover the type of content listeners can expect to hear in future episodes. So buckle up and get ready to cruise with the ShiftShow Episode Transcript Dewayne Hyatt Joe Gasper Episode Information Episode 0 Recorded 10/29/2020 …
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Remote Assist with Microsoft Teams and Hololens
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In this season finale of Teams On Air host, Delanda Coleman, and Principal Product Manager, Sandhya Rao, demo mixed reality for Microsoft Teams to help first-line workers solve problems faster. With Microsoft Remote Assist for Hololens, firstline workers who need help can collaborate remotely in a heads-up and hands-free environment to make video c…
Join host Delanda Coleman and Sr. Product Manager, Swati Jhawar this week as they demonstrate what an average work day looks like on the Microsoft Teams mobile client. Swati will walk us through the experience of joining a meeting on a phone, connecting with her teammates through video, and many other intelligent capabilities available in mobile.…
The modern workplace is powered by cloud computing, and in our space, transitioning from UC to UCaaS – is everyone ready? Join host, Delanda Coleman, and Sr. Program Manager, Jamie Stark, as they discuss what companies should be considering as they are evaluating cloud solutions and how Microsoft Teams can help transform your IT experience.…
Many organizations have discovered the power and competitive benefits of ideation – the ability to create new content and leverage existing content in teaming and brainstorming sessions across multiple locations. In this episode host, Delanda Coleman and Sr. Program Manager, Angela Sze will explore the benefits of digital whiteboards, why they're g…
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Explosion of live streaming in enterprise - is your network ready?
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In this episode of Teams On Air host, Delanda Coleman, brings on Segment Manager for Video Delivery, Thereasa Roy, and Sr. Director of Enterprise Video Strategy, Patty Perkins, from Kollective to cover trends in Enterprise live streaming. They will discuss why there has been an increase of video and live streaming in organizations, how corporations…
In this episode of Teams On Air host, Delanda Coleman, is joined by Solutions Architect, Marc Wynter, from ConvergeOne to talk about his experience with Microsoft Team in sales. Marc will provide insights on how they structure their teams and channels to collaborate and communicate effectively across the company.…
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Cloud Video Interoperability Usage Scenarios
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As organizations expand their use of video conferencing to work with a dispersed workforce, they are also discovering opportunities to use video to build connections with their customers. While it can be easy to control for different platforms and endpoints within an organization, it’s a different story when working with customers who will have dif…
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Extend Collaboration with Teams to Meeting Rooms and Beyond
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Traditional video conferencing systems aren't effectively serving the needs of modern workplace. Join host, Delanda Colemam and Joan Vandermate, Head of Marketing for Video Collaboration for Logitech as they discuss how the workplace collaboration is changing. Find out how Microsoft Teams, Skype Room Systems, and Logitech are making video-enabled m…
Productive meetings leave people feeling informed, fulfilled and clear about next steps. Technology needs to enable productive meetings not stand in their way. Modern Meetings as part of Microsoft Teams is redefining productive and collaborative experiences, including meetings. In this episode of Teams on Air, you’ll hear from Polycom’s Field Direc…
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The Executive Premium room overview and what this means
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Meeting rooms of all shape and sizes have largely remained the same for as long as anyone can remember, yet with the acceleration of technology adoption the ways in which we conduct our meetings have evolved from audio calls on conference phones to purpose built video conferencing, to telepresence suites, to wireless presentations to cloud based co…
Making the decision to jump into the cloud can be daunting for enterprises large and small. In this episode of Teams On Air host, Delanda Coleman, and Director of Program Management, Mahendra Sekaran, to discuss the history of Microsoft's Unified Communications, how it has evolved into the Microsoft Teams we know today and the benefits of moving to…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest technology topics in the industry today, yet it is also one of the least understood. In this podcast host, Delanda Coleman, brings on Principal Program Manager, Senthil Velayutham, to discuss the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and how Microsoft is using AI today. Senthil delves into how progre…
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Envision Video & VR/AR with Microsoft Teams
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In this episode of Teams On Air host, Delanda Coleman, brings Principal Product Manager, Sandhya Rao, on the podcast to talk about commercial scenarios that AR/VR can bring to life. Mixed reality has the potential transform the way that employees meet, teams collaborate, companies train and much more. Sandhya also discusses how AR/VR can extend int…
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People Matter, Devices Matter, Insights Matter
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People’s work styles vary. Now, more than ever, IT leaders are beginning to recognize that if they hope to attain strong adoption of communications technology in the enterprise, they need to understand and consider user behavior, device preference and work style. With this in mind, Plantronics conducted an in-depth, global study of 4,000+ participa…
