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December 4, 2023
Exploring Agile Work Items in Azure DevOpsAzure DevOps is a flexible and powerful platform which offers a wide range of tools and features for managing software development projects. One of its key components is the Work Items feature, which helps Agile teams plan, track, and manage their work efficiently. Work Items in Azure DevOps are highly customisable, allowing teams to tailor…
Read moreNovember 29, 2023
New Big-4 Hires Bolster Data and AI Capability at Mojo SoupDigital and business transformation partner, Mojo Soup has announced two new leading hires in Data and AI to bolster its capability and capacity for Customers. Jared Bagnall joins as Practice Manager, leading the Insights and Analytics team alongside Principal Consultant, Haley Schumacher, both bringing vast consulting experience from big-four and leading edge data practices. David…
Read moreNovember 28, 2023
Insights from Ignite: The New Microsoft PlannerBy Steve Gehle As part of this year's Microsoft Ignite, an annual conference for developers and IT professionals, a comprehensive vision for the new Planner was unveiled. This vision integrates tasks, plans, and projects into a single unified solution that aims to revolutionise work management. The new Microsoft Planner, set to roll out in early…
Read moreNovember 22, 2023
The Latest from Microsoft Lists and Microsoft Stream on SharePointBy Mahak Jain Welcome to our captivating blog where we dive deep into the thrilling possibilities offered by Lists and Stream, two remarkable additions to the Microsoft 365 Apps Suite. Prepare to be amazed as we explore how these cutting-edge products are reshaping the very fabric of collaboration and revolutionising the way users harness the…
Read moreApril 13, 2023
What are User Stories and Why We Love Them?If you come across the term ‘user stories,’ you might associate it with case studies, testimonials, or use cases. However, user stories are distinct from these other types of customer-oriented content. In the realm of Agile software development, user stories serve a significant purpose, but this same methodology can be applied to enhance content. In…
Read moreApril 5, 2023
The Power of Pareto in Driving EfficiencyHave you ever wondered what it means when a McKinsey consultant is told to ‘be more 80/20’? This simple yet powerful concept is a key tool used in design thinking and management consulting to achieve robust solutions quickly and efficiently. Known as the Pareto Principle, the 80/20 rule suggests that 80% of outcomes come from…
Read moreMarch 10, 2023
Breaking the Cycle — How to overcome burnout and thrive at workIt has been a few weeks since New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation—a topic that continues to spark conversation and discussions in both politics and, more broadly, in society. This leader admitted that she could no longer perform to the best of her abilities after six demanding years in the position. Her…
Read moreFebruary 28, 2023
The Game-Changers: The Revolutionary Machine Learning Algorithms Driving AIMachine learning is an exciting area of study that is revolutionising many industries, including healthcare, finance, and even entertainment. At its core, machine learning is an artificial intelligence (AI) technique that teaches computers to learn from existing data to make accurate predictions or decisions on new, unseen data. In this blog, we will explore the…
Read moreFebruary 21, 2023
3 Soft Skills for Delivering Successful IT ProjectsRead any article covering digital transformation; the hot-button technical skills and tools will be covered at length. From new frameworks to development languages, fresh takes are released daily – but these articles do little to progress the soft skills that really safeguard you and your team against hard days. We’ve gathered the top 3 soft…
Read moreFebruary 16, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Teams EtiquetteAt the start of the pandemic, people wore business or business casual attire during online meetings, but as lockdowns continued, dress standards relaxed, and some teams even wore their pyjamas. This has blurred the line between personal and professional boundaries to some extent. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to establish appropriate behaviour for a positive and effective…
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