Best Modernworkplace Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 31 - Microsoft Copilot: AI is for Everyone 1:11:53

20d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

In this episode, Dewayne and Joe return from a deep space mission, guided by the steady hand of their newest Copilot and debrief us on the journey to a new frontier that traces back to the pioneers of the last century. At the command deck, a fresh ally stands ready, transforming mere words into gateways of discovery. Every voyager can steer the cou…

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Episode 30 - New Teams 1:03:49

7M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this episode, Dewayne and Joe take the Starship back to space dock for an overhaul and a retrofit. This hub of activity for the federation is overdue for structural upgrades, interface enhancements, and greater galactic connectivity. Join us as we cover the new engineering work, the upgraded communications array, the polished exterior and help u…

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Episode 29 - Microsoft Loop (Loop long and prosper) 59:42

10M ago59:42

59:42

In this episode, Dewayne and Joe are preparing for a voyage unlike any other. On this trip we’ll be exploring the edge of the Loop galaxy. To do it, we’re going to need some system upgrades. For a successful mission, our crew will need to collaborate faster than ever before. We’re going to swap our old collaboration core for the brand-new fluid pow…

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Episode 28 - M365 Productivity Tips with Nate Chamberlain 1:11:45

11M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard a special guest from a universe where data and time reign supreme. These three intrepid explorers embark on a mission to conquer the vast digital cosmos of Microsoft 365. They navigate through the nebula of document libraries and harness the energy of Power BI integration. As they cross the quadrant of d…

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Episode 27 - Copilot in PowerPoint with Shawn Villaron 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

In this episode, Dewayne and Joe put The #ShiftShow through its paces, but this time with the new Copilot at the helm. Your co-hosts speak with the VP of Microsoft PowerPoint, Shawn Villaron. Shawn talks with us about the fast-moving advances in artificial intelligence and how Microsoft's investment in AI research is bringing us an AI assistant to …

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Episode 26 - Wrangling Your Inbox 54:36

1+ y ago54:36

54:36

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) 1:00:01

1+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

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 44:32

1+ y ago44:32

44:32

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…

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Hybrid Working 11:07

1+ y ago11:07

11:07

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) 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

55:26

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 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

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 51:09

2y ago51:09

51:09

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 1:00:38

2y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

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…

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Infrastructure Redesign 10:17

2y ago10:17

10:17

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…

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Cloud Storage 10:11

2y ago10:11

10:11

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…

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Remote Working 16:27

2y ago16:27

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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 …

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Hardware Choices 15:59

2y ago15:59

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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…

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Personas 10:57

2y ago10:57

10:57

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…

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Change Management 11:52

2y ago11:52

11:52

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 57:46

2y ago57:46

57:46

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…

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Becoming Digital 11:57

2y ago11:57

11:57

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 …

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Introduction 5:54

2y ago5:54

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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…

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Episode 18 - Planner is NOT Dead! 54:49

2y ago54:49

54:49

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) 45:31

2y ago45:31

45:31

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 50:42

2y ago50:42

50:42

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!) 52:26

2y ago52:26

52:26

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 52:25

2+ y ago52:25

52:25

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 53:43

2+ y ago53:43

53:43

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 49:02

2+ y ago49:02

49:02

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…

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Episode 11 - Microsoft Bookings 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

49:35

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 …

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Episode 10 - PowerPoint Live 54:02

2+ y ago54:02

54:02

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 52:35

3y ago52:35

52:35

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…

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Episode 8 - Beaming Guests into Teams 54:24

3y ago54:24

54:24

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…

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Episode 7 - Hailing Frequencies Open 52:09

3y ago52:09

52:09

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…

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Episode 6 - Why Why Matters 46:41

3y ago46:41

46:41

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…

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Episode 5 - Teams - Under the Hood 49:18

3y ago49:18

49:18

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…

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Episode 4 - Shifting Files to the Cloud 50:28

3y ago50:28

50:28

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…

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Episode 3 - Teams Live Events 48:41

3+ y ago48:41

48:41

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 49:58

3+ y ago49:58

49:58

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…

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Episode 1 - Driving Adoption 46:25

3+ y ago46:25

46:25

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…

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Episode 0 - The Trailer 8:07

3+ y ago8:07

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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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