Modern Workplace Mastery: Day 0 – The CalderCloud Foundations Workshop

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Why we slow down on Day 0 so we don’t spend years fixing avoidable mistakes.
Instead of rushing into a free trial, we at CalderCloud lock the mouse, get the right people in a room and run a Day 0 workshop to ask the “stupid” questions nobody ever writes down.

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Welcome to Modern Workplace Mastery – and to CalderCloud Co

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Modern Workplace Mastery is a narrative series that follows a fictitious-but-realistic organisation, CalderCloud Co, as we design, build and evolve a Microsoft 365 modern workplace that is secure, sustainable and mentally healthy - from the very first tenant decision.

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Why I Built Modern Workplace Mastery and the Five Non-Negotiables Behind Every Microsoft 365 Tenant I Touch

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A short look at the story behind Modern Workplace Mastery, and the five principles I refuse to skip when designing, rescuing or modernising a Microsoft 365 tenant - all of which will guide the CalderCloud Co journey.

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Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Alternative Option – Power Pages

Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Part 7 – Alternative Power Pages Option Following go-live and communication with a number of connections, I was asked about Power-Pages and what would Power Pages actually bring for a client like Solestyles Boutique. Whilst…

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Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Part 6 – Power Platform in Action – Lessons Learned

Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Part 6 – Power Platform in Action – Lessons Learned Introduction: Why a Series Wrap-Up? Solestyles Boutique’s journey across the Power Platform has been a story of transformation; from paper invoices and spreadsheets to a…

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Solestyles Boutique Digital Transformation – Part 5 – Power BI Analytics Deep Dive

Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Part 5 – Power BI Analytics Deep Dive In today’s data-driven retail landscape, rapid access to clear, actionable insights is just as critical as a flawless customer experience on the shop floor. While Solestyles Boutique’s…

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Solestyles Boutique Digital Transformation – Part 4 – Mastering Power Automate

Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Part 4 – Mastering Power Automate Introduction: Why Power Automate? Automation is the invisible engine that propels modern digital experiences. For Solestyles Boutique, the Canvas App and Model-Driven App have laid the groundwork; a mobile-first…

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Solestyles Boutique Digital Transformation – Part 3 – Unlocking Model-Driven Apps

Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Part 3 – Unlocking Model-Driven Apps Introduction: Why a Model-Driven App? Although the Canvas App empowered shop-floor staff to browse inventory, capture orders and assist customers at pop-up events, managers and administrators needed a complementary…

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Solestyles Boutique Digital Transformation – Part 2 – Designing Solestyles Canvas App: A Mobile-First Experience

Solestyles Boutique Digital Transformation – Part 2 – Designing Solestyles Canvas App: A Mobile-First Experience Introduction When you step onto the shop floor at Solestyles Boutique, the first thing you notice is the ease with which our team can now…

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Solestyles Boutique Digital Transformation – Part 1 – From Paper Trails to Power Platform

Solestyles Boutique’s Digital Transformation – Part 1 – From Paper Trails to Power Platform Introduction Note!! Names and Details have been anonymised to ensure security is maintained. When Solestyles Boutique – a family-run fashion retailer tucked away in the heart…

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