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Events are becoming digital-only - and that's generally a good thing!Drawing from my experience managing Microsoft’s event portfolio in Finland during the pandemic, I share how the forced shift to digital-only formats revealed both logistical challenges and unexpected benefits. While standard Teams meetings are straightforward, I highlight the complex planning required for larger-scale Teams Live Events, arguing that this transition has ultimately proven to be a positive development for community engagement.
April 3, 2020Five indispensable gadgets I use in my home officeIf you’re curious about the essential tech that powers my home office workflow, I’m sharing the specific gadgets that have proven their worth over time. I’ll walk you through my top picks, including a high-performance Bluetooth headset and a versatile data hub, explaining why these investments truly spark joy and improve my daily productivity.
May 23, 2019Getting started with Microsoft Teams Live EventsIf you are looking to host large-scale virtual presentations or community events, this guide will help you understand the essential prerequisites for running Teams Live Events. I will walk you through the specific Microsoft 365 licensing requirements for producers and attendees, as well as how to configure the necessary policies in the Teams Admin Center to get started.
May 14, 2020I guess we are never returning to the officeIf you are wondering whether a return to the office is still viable for modern consulting work, my recent experience suggests that digital flexibility is now essential. By analyzing how I structure my hybrid meetings and balance parental responsibilities, I argue that the time and energy required to commute make returning to a physical office unnecessary for our transformed workflow.
December 18, 2022I'm renewed as a Microsoft MVP!I am sharing the news of my sixth consecutive year as a Microsoft MVP, highlighting my transition to the Azure category and detailing my recent community contributions like authoring a book and creating GitHub repositories. I also discuss how I balance these commitments with family life by prioritizing activities and cutting back on distractions, while teasing upcoming Azure content and future announcements.
July 1, 2019