S5 EP4: Learning the Power Platform with Kim Congleton

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Microsoft Power Platform is a treasure trove of functionalities. But where do you start?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kim Congleton shares her experience in learning how to make the most out of the benefits and features of the Power Platform, how to get started on your projects, and why she highly recommends organizations to utilize it.</span></p> <p><strong>Essential points covered in this episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">✔️</span> <strong>Have a specific project in mind.</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">It’s easy to get lost and fall into the rabbit hole of software to download, especially with what tons of resources tell us. Start with what you want to accomplish and go from there.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">✔️</span> <strong>Get a mentor, and join a learning group.</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Surround yourself with like-minded people who are also on their journey of incorporating the Power Platform. Ask as many questions as you can.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">✔️</span> <strong>Apply what you learn right away.</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">What are some tasks in your business that would benefit from automation? What skills and tools can you use to execute this?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">✔️</span><strong>Workshops are on the way.</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">New View Strategies wants users to develop a sense of ownership of the Power Platform and encourage them to be creative in developing solutions to solve internal problems.</span></p> <p><strong>About Kerry Peters & New View Strategies:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kerry Peters is the CEO of New View Strategies, a company known for solving mission-critical business problems and a straight-talking, experiential approach to training and process improvement for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. Our relationships are long-term, and our cli