In this episode, I interview Jenny Turner, a digital systems and operations leader, who shares her insights on creating effective workflows and systems in organizations. Jenny emphasizes the importance of flexibility in organization, the value of using the right tools, and the necessity of leadership buy-in for successful change management. She discusses her experiences in improving onboarding processes, creating effective dashboards, and learning from past failures. The conversation highlights practical strategies for enhancing productivity and fostering a culture of sustainable change.#workflow #organization #Microsoft 365 #leadership #productivity

In this episode, I discuss the importance of responsible AI in the workplace, emphasizing that AI should be treated as a new coworker rather than just a tool. I outline six key principles of responsible AI: fairness, transparency, accountability, reliability and safety, privacy and security, and inclusiveness. The conversation includes practical examples and a three-check method to ensure responsible AI use, ultimately encouraging listeners to adopt good habits early to prevent future issues. PLUS (added bonus!), we worked with our friends at Olympus Academy for a 50% off coupon for their Responsible AI online course. The coupon code is BTF

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In this episode of Beyond the Feature, I discuss the challenges of using chat tools like Teams for important communication and decision-making. I introduce the 'message to work habit' to help users manage their workflows more effectively by moving important information out of chat and into dedicated workspaces. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating a structured environment for decision-making and highlights the role of tools like Copilot in enhancing productivity. I also encourage listeners to reflect on their communication habits and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

In this episode of Beyond the Feature, I discuss the challenges of disorganization in the workplace and introduces the 'Single Source of Truth' rule as a solution. I emphasize the importance of creating a designated home for important work to reduce searching and improve workflow efficiency. The episode outlines practical steps to implement this rule, including the 'Three Homes Model' for organizing projects, files, and tracking tasks. I also highlight the role of tools like Copilot in enhancing productivity once a solid organizational structure is in place.

In this episode, I talk about something we all deal with: meetings that feel productive in the moment but never actually lead to real work afterward. I walk through a simple approach I use called the 24 Hour Rule. The idea is that if a meeting matters, you should come out of it within a day knowing four things: the decision that was made, who owns what, the next step, and where all of it lives so people can find it later.

By the end of the episode, the main message is clear. Meetings should produce work, not more meetings. Try the 24 Hour Rule once and you can feel the difference right away.

In this episode, I break down why Microsoft 365 is more thanjust a collection of apps. I share how it helps with communication, collaboration, productivity, and drives innovation through ongoing workflow improvements. If you found today’s discussion helpful, please share it with someone who always wonders where to find the latest version of a document.

In this episode I explain constructivism in plain English and show how it helps teams get into a steady rhythm at work. Instead of training people away from the job, we build the habit inside the real task. I walk you through a simple setup in Microsoft Loop and Teams where the page is the room, the goal and decision are clear at the top, and the team learns by creating something they actually need. You will hear quick examples, a short script you can borrow, and a few guardrails that keep the challenge just right. If you want shorter meetings, fewer file hunts, and decisions you can find in seconds, this one will help you turn features into flow. I also point to the Microsoft 365 Companion Series, Olympus Academy micro lessons, and light coaching through AuditSolv if you want a boost after you try it.

Tired of trainings that feel great on Friday and disappear by Monday? In this episode I introduce mindset micro interventions. Think of them as short, two to three minute resets you use right before the work begins. I share real examples in Microsoft 365 using Teams, SharePoint, Loop, and Outlook, and show how a single sentence plus one visible move can calm the chaos. We talk about why these quick reframes stick, how to run one without a big production, and the simple way to check if it worked. Fewer version fights. Faster decisions. Cleaner collaboration. If you want small changes that start paying off this week, press play and borrow the script.