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		<title>Embrace Servant Leadership as a Delivery Lead</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Agile Software Delivery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile delivery lead]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[authentic leqadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[collaborative empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curiosity in leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital transformation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[empathy in action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growth mindset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[servant leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tech leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thought leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[transparent leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visible leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover the transformative power of visible leadership, thought leadership, and collaborative empowerment. Embrace curiosity, navigate tech challenges, and foster an authentic, transparent approach. Join the journey of continuous learning, building trust, and making a lasting impact on team performance. Elevate your leadership game and drive successful project deliveries with the force of servant leadership!]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Types of Agile Methodology: A Guide to Selecting the Right Framework for Your Team</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/types-of-agile-methodology-a-guide-to-selecting-the-right-framework-for-your-team/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Agile Software Delivery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile framework]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile methodology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disciplined agile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[extreme programming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kanban]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[large scaled scrum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lean product development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nexus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SAFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scaled agile framework]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scaling framework]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scrum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scrum @ Scale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[team collaboration]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Explore diverse Agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, and more. Understand the differences between Agile frameworks and methodologies, and discover popular approaches like Lean Product Development and Scaling Frameworks such as SAFe and LeSS. Learn how to assess and choose the right Agile methodology for your team's unique needs, promoting adaptability and continuous improvement in project outcomes.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Focusing on Failure Matters</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/why-focusing-on-failure-matters/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Software Engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[continuous improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engineering mindset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[failure prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[margaret hamilton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reliable software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[software engineering]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Explore why focusing on failure is a game-changer with insights from Dave Farley. From Apollo missions to everyday code, learn how anticipating failures shapes reliable software.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8269</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Platform Engineering: Benefits, Missteps, and the Path to Effective Implementation</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/platform-engineering-benefits-missteps-and-the-path-to-effective-implementation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Software Engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abstraction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developer productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[devops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[platform design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[platform engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[project management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[software development]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=8264</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Balance is key - empower devs with meaningful abstractions, not just default settings. Create platforms that boost productivity while adhering to standards, without restricting creativity.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8264</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Embracing Continuous Improvement as a Delivery Lead</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/embracing-continuous-improvement-as-a-delivery-lead/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Agile Software Delivery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile mindset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[continuous improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[delivery lead]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=8246</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Discover the power of a continuous improvement mindset in your software development team. Learn how to challenge the status quo, leverage past experiences, gather proactive feedback, and encourage experimentation for better project outcomes.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8246</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Embracing an Agile Mindset as a Delivery Lead</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/embracing-the-agile-mindset-the-key-to-transformational-success/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 09:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Agile Software Delivery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile mindset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business success]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[continuous improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer value]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[delivery lead]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flexibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[organisational adaptation]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=8218</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The agile mindset is a transformational tool in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. It's not just a methodology; it's an ethos that encourages continuous learning, improvement, and adaptation. The agile mindset prioritises collaboration, flexibility, and customer value, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation. Agile thinkers adapt their strategies to fit the changing environment, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8218</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Unlock Your Team&#8217;s Potential with an Agile Coach</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/unlock-your-teams-potential-with-an-agile-coach/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 09:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Agile Software Delivery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coach]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7902</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[As a software development team member, you know that success in this field requires hard work and dedication. You also understand that staying ahead of the game requires staying updated with the latest trends and technologies. One of the best ways to do this is by working with an agile coach. What is Agile Coaching? [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7902</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Set CLEAR goals with your agile team rather than SMART ones</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/set-clear-goals-with-your-agile-team-rather-than-smart-ones/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Agile Software Delivery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CLEAR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SMART]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7870</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[CLEAR goals leans heavily on the agile mindset and attitudes that teams strive for in today's environment, but it does not conflict with traditional goal setting.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7870</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>What’s Your Winning Plan for 2023?</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/whats-your-winning-plan-for-2023/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2023]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planning]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7852</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Most companies start preparing for the next year, quarter, or season as the current one winds down. When the clock strikes midnight, it&#8217;s too late to make any changes to the items or projects already in production, and even modest tweaks to those in flight are difficult to fit into the timetable. Some companies even [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7852</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Working in a remote-first enviroment</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/working-in-a-remote-first-enviroment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Wellness & Self-Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remote work]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7806</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what it's like working in a remote-first environment? Well, here's your chance to find out! In this video, we discuss the environment, the culture and why we enjoy working 'remote-first'.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7806</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>What is Kanban?</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/what-is-kanban/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Agile Software Delivery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Software Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kanban]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kanban board]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kanban system]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7763</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The concept of kanban is poorly understood by many. In most cases, the level of understanding between two experts discussing kanban will vary, even if they both gain something of value from the conversation. So, what exactly is Kanban – a card, a board, a system or a method? The short answer is &#8211; all [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7763</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Improving Government Operations with the Power Platform</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/improving-government-operations-with-the-power-platform/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Dynamics 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7811</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Mint Delivery Lead, Shaun Dicker, is joined by Microsoft's Business Applications Specialist, Marc Gower, to discuss how Microsoft solutions helped improve the South African government operations to improve efficiency and quality of service.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7811</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Two Powerful Tips to Quickly Make Your Meetings Productive!</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/two-powerful-tips-to-quickly-make-your-meetings-productive/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meeting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[project management]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7685</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[By adding just two items to your meeting agenda, a (1) Desired Outcome and (2) the Topics &#038; Activities, you can supercharge your next meeting into a productive powerhouse! Find more details with examples and three bonus tips in this article.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7685</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Do You Have the Personality to Be a Great Project Manager?</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/do-you-have-the-personality-to-be-a-great-project-manager/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[project management]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7674</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[I believe almost everybody can be a project manager! In this article, I share how you can quickly assess your personality type and map it to project management competencies to find your strengths as a project manager.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7674</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Vastly improve chat responses with this one simple tip</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/vastly-improve-chat-responses-with-this-one-simple-tip/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microsoft teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7641</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Please don’t type “Hi” or “Hello” in chat and press Enter When we use modern chat tools, such as Microsoft Teams or Slack, we should do so in a way that saves us time and allows for an efficient, real-time exchange of information. Do not expect an answer if you type &#8220;Hi&#8221; or &#8220;Hello&#8221; and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7641</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>The Ultimate Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Training Guide</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/the-ultimate-learning-training-guide-for-microsoft-power-platform-and-dynamics-365/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Dynamics 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dynamics 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[event]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[power apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power automate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power bi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power platform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power virtual agents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[webinar]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7625</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[This guide is a collection of learning &#38; training links, resources, and videos for consultants who build &#38; run Business Application solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365. I believe that right now, in 2022, the Microsoft Power Platform is everything. This is where it’s happening, and it’s time to double down and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How I reduce morning anxiety with a morning routine</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/how-i-reduce-morning-anxiety-with-a-morning-routine/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 09:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellness & Self-Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[morning routine]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7608</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The stress hormone cortisol can be at its highest when we first wake up, so it&#8217;s not unusual to feel anxious in the morning. If you are anxious in the morning, with a racing heart or upset stomach, you&#8217;re not the only one. Many people feel anxious when they wake up because their cortisol levels [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7608</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>How “Success by Design” Can Help Your Project Implementations</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/how-success-by-design-can-help-your-project-implementations/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Dynamics 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital transformation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dynamics 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modern workplace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://shaundicker.com/blog/?p=7499</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[“Success by Design” helps project teams benefit from Microsoft’s collective experience of implementing thousands of real-world customer projects. It does this by providing topic-specific reviews and prescriptive guidance for project teams on using the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to their fullest potential. A successful implementation means that the project has clear goals, proven methods, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Tips to Making Your 2022 Goals Your Best Ever</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/5-tips-to-making-your-2022-goals-your-best-ever/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Wellness & Self-Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[journal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reflect]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every few months, I write in my journal about the highlights of the previous few months and my plans for the coming months. Maybe you’re in the same boat. Meetings with your boss, where you plan your professional progress for the upcoming quarter, may be one source of your goals. Maybe you’d instead make a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Twelfth Edition (2021)</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/earning-power-project-management-salary-survey-twelfth-edition-2021/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PMI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PMP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salary]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Project Management Institute (PMI) has released its 2021 Project Management Salary Survey. I always find these reports fascinating to read, especially when comparing salaries with other countries. Grab your copy of the report here: Project Management Salary Survey—Twelfth Edition &#124; Project Management Institute (pmi.org) As disruptive as COVID-19 has been, project management skills and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Quantifying the value of collaboration with Microsoft Teams</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/quantifying-the-value-of-collaboration-with-microsoft-teams/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=7187</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[In today’s global work environment, organizations and their employees must effectively communicate across different locations, time zones, and languages to drive their businesses&#160;forward. Microsoft Teams&#160;puts everything organizations need—chats, meetings, calling, and&#160;Office 365&#160;apps—to make faster, more informed decisions in a single, intelligent hub. With Teams, every type of worker—from the&#160;Firstline&#160;Worker to the C-suite—is empowered to contribute [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 of the latest Microsoft Teams integrations to help you work smarter, not harder</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/10-of-the-latest-microsoft-teams-integrations-to-help-you-work-smarter-not-harder/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=7181</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Microsoft built Microsoft Teams as a platform to bring together all of your workplace tools, apps, and services—whether or not Microsoft built them—to allow you to deliver better workday flow for you and your employees. A lot of you recognize the power of Teams, and you’ve been asking how to use Teams to its full [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New tools to enable teamwork and enhance security in the workplace</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/new-tools-to-enable-teamwork-and-enhance-security-in-the-workplace/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=7164</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[This month, Microsoft released new features in Microsoft 365 to help you boost teamwork, save time, and streamline your IT management. Here’s a look at what’s new in March 2019. Collaborate more easily New features and services give you more ways to collaborate with colleagues and LinkedIn connections across platforms. Boost meeting productivity and meet [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7164</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Beyond email: Microsoft time management exec and Satya Nadella mentee on the future of Outlook</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/beyond-email-microsoft-time-management-exec-and-satya-nadella-mentee-on-the-future-of-outlook/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Office 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gaurav sareen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microsoft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microsoft outlook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outlook mobile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[satya nadella]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=7146</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Outlook is one of Microsoft’s oldest products — at nearly 22 years old, it is the same age as some of the fresh-faced interns that arrive on the company’s Redmond campus every summer. But it just keeps humming along, outlasting many programs and initiatives that have been conceived, released and discarded during its lifetime. Microsoft [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Microsoft Teams, the hub for teamwork in Office 365</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/infographic-microsoft-teams-the-hub-for-teamwork-in-office-365/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 07:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Office 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4580</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s workplace runs on teamwork. With the right tools, teams are more productive, more profitable, and more engaged.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4580</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>The power of Office 365 – a key part of a business’ digital transformation journey</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/the-power-of-office-365-a-key-part-of-a-business-digital-transformation-journey/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Office 365]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4571</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Office 365 energises the traditional office suite with AI and Modern Workstream Collaboration New, powerful applications are available to users, elevating the nature of work A more dynamic, fluid, and virtual workplace becomes a reality The shift from on-device installations of Microsoft software – the likes of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other familiar tools [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4571</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Did the app kill email?</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/did-the-app-kill-email/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[collaboration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting things done]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microsoft teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work out loud]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workstream collaboration]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4550</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Although email is not as productive as some other tools available, it does seem it may be here to stay, in conjunction with new solutions such as Microsoft Teams.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4550</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Smart Process Apps improve customer engagement</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/smart-process-apps-improve-customer-engagement/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Kofax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[process automation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[process improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smart process app]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smart process application]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4516</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Smart Process Apps (SPAs) are becoming essential for businesses to meet growing customer expectations. This is according to Shaun Dicker, who notes competitive pressure is driving organisations to look at process improvements. Forrester Research coined the term Smart Process Applications, calling them a &#8220;new category of application software designed to support business activities that are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Smart Process Apps – the key to unlocking operational efficiencies and enhancing the customer experience</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/smart-process-app-unlocking-efficiencies/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Kofax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accounts payable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kofax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[process automation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smart process app]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smart process application]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4436</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[In an increasingly competitive and globalised marketplace, attracting new customers and retaining existing ones has become one of businesses’ biggest challenges. Since the majority of products have become highly commoditised, the only real point of differentiation available for organisations to leverage is the service and customer experience they deliver. Delivering excellent customer service and an [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Elevating the Finance Function with Automated Accounts Payable solutions</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/elevating-the-finance-function-with-automated-accounts-payable-solutions/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 11:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Kofax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accounts payable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kofax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[process automation]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4431</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[With automated Accounts Payable solutions, organisations can expect to see a return on their investment within the first six to twelve months. From that point onwards, the solution starts generating increasing returns for the business. In fact, there are many benefits when automating the processes of receiving invoices, automated reconciliation of invoices against associated statements, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Hold Back Your Emojis &#8211; It&#8217;s a text world</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/its-a-text-text-text-text-world/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emoji]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[whatsapp]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4389</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[We lose so much emotion in our text messages and emails—the tone of voice, gestures, facial expressions, body language, that quiver of excitement. This poem called Indirect by BABYRUTHBEER caught my attention today: To sigh after a long story,or to gasp when you hear something silly;Two of the wonders you can’t doif online chat is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4389</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Cheeky Microsoft Windows &#038; Surface vs iPad Adverts</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/windows-surface-rt-vs-ipad-advert/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2013 06:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microsoft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[windows surface]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=93</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s great to see Microsoft being bold with their Windows and Surface adverts/commercials! Check out the cheeky comparison below, this is long overdue!]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7237</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>One Experience. On every device. For everything in your life.</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/one-experience-on-every-device-for-everything-in-your-life/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microsoft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skype]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[windows phone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[xbox]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=75</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[There are considerable benefits in investing in one platform for all your devices – the same mobile phone platform, the same platform for your tablet, your work notebook, and your gaming console. I have chosen Microsoft as my platform, and I will tell you why. In a previous life, I had an Android smartphone, an [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7236</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Facebook Unfriend</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/facebook-unfriend/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facebook]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=67</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[I have been looking at the word &#8220;Friend&#8221; for so long that the spelling is starting to look strange. F.R.I.E.N.D. Weird. I have been doing a clean-up of friends on Facebook &#8211; unfriending people that I actually don&#8217;t know&#8230; and even a few that I don&#8217;t want to know anymore too! It&#8217;s not to be [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/how-to-create-a-work-breakdown-structure-wbs-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Project]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deliverable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WBS]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=7138</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A well-crafted Work Breakdown Structure can be invaluable on a project. Follow this short step-by-step guide on how to create a basic Work Breakdown Structure for your next project. I create a WBS as soon as possible, preferably while the sales team is still busy proposing the solution to a client. Using the approach I [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">7138</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>What is the difference between duration, work, effort, hours, and man-days?</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-duration-work-effort-hours-and-man-days/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Project]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[duration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hours]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[man-days]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scheduling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[I come from the Microsoft Project world, where schedules are built using duration and work. However, team members often refer to effort, hours, or my pet peeve &#8220;man-days&#8221;. What are all of these, and how do they compare? My nonprofessional definitions are summarized as follows, with examples below: Duration &#8211; the amount of time it [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Develop a change management methodology</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/change-management-methodology/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 04:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Office 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[office 365]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sharepoint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[user adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[user engagement]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4522</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A South African software developer and solution provider that focuses on the delivery of intranet, portal and business process automation solutions for the enterprise market, has developed a change management methodology for customers undertaking intranet and portal implementations. &#8220;In the past, intranets were touted as the next best thing for enhancing organisational efficiencies and driving [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Automated Software Quality simplifies dev &#038; test process</title>
		<link>https://shaundicker.com/blog/automated-software-quality-simplifies-process/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaun Dicker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2002 04:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Software Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automated software quality]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://shaundicker.com/about/?p=4518</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A South African software development company, has seen a significant improvement in its development, testing and time to market since implementing Compuware`s solutions for Automated Software Quality (ASQ). The tight integration between Compuware`s DevPartner Studio and QACenter, which provide industry-leading automated software quality capabilities, made it possible for us to start product testing earlier in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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