Podcast appearances and mentions of julie yack

Running better events means making them accessible to more people, and our guest on this episode, Microsoft MVP and HR expert Ana Inés Urrutia, joins us in the Biz Apps Classroom to discuss how conferences can do more to be inclusive by design. Both Ana Inés and BAC co-host Julie Yack will be participating in Scottish Summit 2024 in October, and they share some of ways that event's organizers have been improving both inclusivity and accessibility.   We also discuss what it's like to build a career in enterprise software for someone with a non-conventional professional history. Both Ana and Julie share some of their professional background and what it's meant for their time in the Dynamics and Power Platform space. Before her work with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, Ana was a psychologist, while Julie started her software career after years as an educator and a stay at home parent. Julie and Ana also share some experiences in getting the most out of education and how in-conference experiences are evolving to accommodate more attendees.   Resources: See all Biz Apps Classrooms episodes here: https://msdynamicsworld.com/biz-apps-classroom Support the podcast and get a discount on an annual plan for 365.training by visiting  https://365l.ink/MSDW. Keep up with community content at https://mydigest.365.training/

Julie Yack joins Dynamics Hotdish this week to chat about a new training program she's championing for skilling up Ukrainians on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Julie is an expert in training on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform so we also discuss some training tips and tricks in this episode, along with several resources to help you level up your training. You'll also find out some fun facts about Julie, like how she's been to over 80 countries!     This episode was recorded on-site at DynamicsCon LIVE. If you're interested in attending next year, keep an eye on their website: https://live.dynamicscon.com/. There's also a FREE virtual event this fall (https://dynamicscon.com/), and tons of local user groups you can join.   Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieyack  Need help with implementation of a Microsoft product or training? Reach out to Julie's company Colorado Technology Consultants: https://www.coloradotc.com/  Learn more about Julie's company focused on training on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform: https://365.training/  Training can be end-user focused or to help train consultants  Tips on Training:  Know your user personas and teach them how to use the software in the way that's best for them  When delivering initial system training, don't teach several ways to do something – pick the best way for that job role and train on that method  Identify the influencers who will be impactful to others on the project and work to alleviate their concerns or promote the positives  Identify the person who will be your champion and find something that will make them happy  Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Training for Ukrainians:  Julie and other passionate Microsoft MVP's have started a program to skill-up Ukrainians on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform in a 6-week program  This programs helps Ukrainians learn a new skill that can transfer to technology implementation and is particularly helpful for people who can no longer do their traditional jobs due to displacement  A new program starts every 2 months and each has about 250 participants  Learn more about Microsoft's AI Builder tool: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ai-builder/overview  As discussed in this episode, one thing you can use this for is translating documents  If you're looking to learn more about how to work in the Microsoft Business Applications space, or what it would be like to be a consultant, check out the Microsoft Business Applications Skilling program: aka.ms/bapskilling   For even more information about getting a career in Dynamics 365 or the Power Platform, look at the Microsoft Power Up Program: https://powerup.microsoft.com/   The Pivot Program was started to help others transition into a career in technology. Looking to switch? Check it out! https://www.thepivotprogram.org/   If you're in Europe or want to travel to Europe for a fantastic, newer Dynamics 365 conference, check out Dynamics Minds! https://www.dynamicsminds.com/      What's Julie's favorite hotdish?  She doesn't have one because she LOVES food!  That's our kinda of lady!    If you want to travel the world virtually, check out Airbnb's Online Experiences: https://www.airbnb.com/s/experiences  

How do you decide what's next in your learning journey in the Microsoft Business Applications space? The answer can depend on factors like your career plans, your employer's priorities, or your interests and skills.   Co-host Julie Yack has fielded this question many times and she shares some of the questions and concerns that she often hears from learners. We discuss some of the different options people have, from Microsoft's own training materials to conferences to working with trainers, and how to choose the right path forward. And we discuss some of the most interesting opportunities for people in the Dynamics and Power Platform ecosystem who are looking for a change.   Resources: See all Biz Apps Classrooms episodes here. Support the podcast and get a discount on an annual plan for 365.training by visiting https://365l.ink/MSDW. Keep up with community content at https://mydigest.365.training/

The Biz Apps Classroom welcomes its first guest on this episode, Microsoft MVP and partner executive Vlad Sarov joins us to talk about the work he, podcast co-host Julie Yack, and others have been doing on a project to bring Microsoft Business Applications skills to adults in Ukraine through an ongoing series of training cohorts. The program follows Microsoft's prescribed Business Application professional skilling collection, but the team have taken the extra effort to translate the learning materials, adapt the guidance to allow for online interaction, and develop automated translation capabilities to allow trainers who don't speak Ukrainian to still help educate the students.   Vlad and Julie share the program's history, the team effort that was required to launch it and keep it running, the outcomes for graduates, and how they hope to expand the training to more cohorts in Ukraine and perhaps in other parts of the world.   Show Notes: 1:30 - Vlad's impressions of last year's MVP Summit 3:45 - Hatching a plan to create learning cohorts in Ukraine 6:45 - Translation technology that enables a multi-language program 9:30 - Why a program from Microsoft offered a good starting point for translation and adapting to a Ukrainian cohort 12:30 - Stories of some of the students 14:30 - The typical student experience each week 18:15 - Signups available for spring and summery 2024 cohorts - how to get accepted, what is expected of students, and how the trainers adapt to student needs like difficult circumstances 23:00 - Hiring people who complete these training cohorts - what Microsoft partners can do to help 26:30 - Industries that the students are coming from, and why industry knowledge helps 28:00 - How students are learning about the program and gaining the trust to join it 31:00 - What's next for this training approach - reaching more translations and languages   Links & Resources: Ukraine training signup:  https://365l.ink/UkraineSignUp Feedback and testimonials of students:  https://www.bap-ua.sarov.plus/ Contact Vlad: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/vladsarov For more information about learning course, contact Dima Kudin Telegram: @DmytroKudin Mail: dima.kudin@dynamicalabs.com  Linkedin:  https://ua.linkedin.com/in/dmytro-kudin-0abb88239 Support the podcast and get a discount on an annual plan for 365.training by visiting https://365l.ink/MSDW.  

On this episode, we are talking role-based training: where it works well, what roles tend to benefit, and how the concept has evolved in the Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform ecosystem.          Role-based training in the Biz Apps space coincides with changes in Microsoft certifications, and that that has helped shift the focus of learners away from memorizing facts about software and toward developing skills, says our co-host, Julie Yack. And while Microsoft have their own overall approach to role-based training and certification, it is not the only reference out there. Julie shares some of her experiences training people in a range of roles and settings.          Show Notes: 1:00 - How Julie thinks about roles from the perspective of a trainer 2:30 - How to think about the trend toward role-based training in the broader context of jobs, hiring, and certification paths 3:30 - The context and history behind role-based certifications from Microsoft - transition to a focus on outcomes 5:00 - How the emergence of Power Platform and other changes at Microsoft resulted in a shift in training priorities 9:00 - The relevance of Microsoft's core role-based learning paths for Biz Apps professionals 10:00 - Why classroom training remains so effectiv 12:00 - Career goals that align with role-based training 14:00 - More tips from Julie about thinking about role-based opportunities

Julie Yack has years of experience with Microsoft certification exams, whether taking them herself, helping others prepare to pass them, and even helping Microsoft develop new ones. On this episode she talks with Biz Apps Classroom co-host Jason Gumpert about her certification experiences over the years, both good and bad, and what Microsoft has done to improve their approach in recent years by transitioning toward a role-based model and taking steps to make exams and exam prep somewhat more accessible.   Special offer: Listeners can support the podcast and get a discount on an annual plan for 365.training by visiting  https://365l.ink/MSDW.   Show Notes: 3:25 - Certification development is not a black box - what goes into it 6:30 - How Microsoft has shifted their approach based on community feedback 7:45 - Power Platform roles that align with certifications 9:00 - What will Microsoft do next to update its approach to certifications: roles, processes, and resources 10:20 - Interactive experiences on Learn for Power Automate 12:45 - Barriers to taking a certification exam, and some options from Microsoft to help 14:00 - Why better study materials and more relevant exam questions lead to better results 17:45 - Training and prep options, from free to paid 19:15 - What should you do if you fail an exam? 22:30 - More Microsoft practice assessments. 23:30 - Getting support from the community   More about Practice Assessments: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/practice-assessments-for-microsoft-certifications

We are kicking off our new podcast series, the Biz Apps Classroom, and our hosts, Julie Yack of 365.training and Jason Gumpert of MSDynamicsWorld.com, discuss how this project arose and where it will be going in future episodes. They chat about some of the training and learning themes influencing the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 landscape today and trade notes on recent conference experiences and Microsoft product announcements. Julie also shares some observations from her most recent classroom training work. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes of the Biz Apps Classroom, where we will examine topics like the influence of AI, Microsoft certifications, training resources, classroom and teaching styles, the evolution of the Microsoft business applications products, and more. Special offer: Listeners can support the podcast and get a discount on an annual plan for 365.training by visiting https://365l.ink/MSDW. Show Notes: 1:00 – How to make sense about training in the Microsoft Biz Apps ecosystem today 3:30 – Julie's history with developing training content in the Dynamics space 4:15 – How the hosts will develop new episode ideas and how listeners can get involved 7:00 – Why some training materials have remained valid for several years while other topics change frequently 8:00 – Addressing different types of learners, learning needs, and learning resources 9:30 – Why certifications still matter 11:00 – Why in-person training remains important in some scenarios 13:30 – Training digital immigrants versus digital natives 16:00 – How will AI impact training? 19:30 – Julie's experience leading in-person labs at Ignite 2023 22:00 – Can Power Platform remain a platform both for citizen developers and pro devs? 23:15 – More Ignite 2023 in-person experiences Contact our hosts: Julie Yack – julie@365.training Jason Gumpert – jgumpert@msdynamicsworld.com

This is a special thank you episode from Daryl where he thanks 10 individuals that have made a significant impact on the XrmToolCast.  Thank you to all that you do and have done!  Best wishes to 2022 for all of you! Tanguy Touzard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanguytouzard/  Jonas Rapp - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rappen/ Scott Durow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdurow/ Linn Zaw Win - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linnzawwin/ Danish Naglekar -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danishnaglekar/ Guido Preite - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidopreite/ Julie Yack - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieyack/ Gus Gonzalez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggonzalez2/ Joel Lindstrom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellindstrom/ Matt Barbour - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-barbour-02702b1/  Got questions? Have your own tool you'd like to share? Have a suggestion for a future episode? Contact Daryl and Scott at cast@xrmtoolbox.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and @XrmToolCast for updates on future episodes. Don't forget to rate and leave a review for this show at Podchaser. Your hosts: Daryl LaBar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryllabar | @ddlabar Scott Durow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdurow | @ScottDurow Editor: Linn Zaw Win: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linnzawwin  | @LinnZawWin Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Join me with Julie Yack and Julian Sharp as we  discuss my question " are Microsoft certifications causing projects to fail?" Julie Yack is a founder and the chief operations officer at Colorado Technology Consultants. She's an author, a trainer, a solution architect, and an MVP. Julian Sharp  is the founder of Ready 365. He recently received an MVP award and is best known as a prolific Microsoft trainer. Over the past 10 or 15 or 20 years, he's trained thousands of people in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technologies. The training and certification opportunities for everyone building Microsoft business applications have never been better. Our discussion covers:Whether the time spent on attaining and maintaining Microsoft business applications certifications, is crowding out the amount of time that people have for other types of learning needed to have successful projects.Where to start to embark on a certification refresh of your own resume.An overview of what is involved in making a certification from Microsoft's perspective.Why you need more than just Microsoft certifications to build amazing business applications.ResourcesJulie Yack on LinkedIn Julian Sharp on LinkedIn Microsoft Learn Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master PMI Project Management Professional Prosci Change Practitioner LinkedIn Learning Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/amazingapps)

Julie Yack joins CRM Audio today to talk about brain dumps, and why you should avoid them when studying for Microsoft certification exams.  Brain dumps are unauthorized copies of certification test questions and answers. If you use brain dumps you are violating the terms of your certification, and you are selling yourself short. Julie talks about how Microsoft's certification and training options have improved over the years and how to prepare for certification the right way. LInks: Microsoft Learn: https://learn.microsoft.com https://365.training

Episode 91 of the #MVPbuzzChat series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), Founder & CEO of CollabTalk LLC, and Business Applications MVP Julie Yack (@coloradojules), a trainer, author, community advocate, and COO for Colorado Technology Consultants based in the Colorado Springs, CO area. In this episode, Julie and I discuss some of the evolution of the Dynamics and Business Apps community, and her unconventional path into the tech world. You can also watch this episode on the CollabTalk YouTube page at https://youtu.be/bfBeLkjHkrA

Julie Yack on the MVP Show Full Show Notes: https://www.nz365guy.com/39

We are taking a break from the "Dynamics 365 Content" to discuss a very important non-technical topic. Back on Episode 22, when asked "Which non-MVP community leader do you want to see here at the Microsoft MVP Summit next year and why?", CRM MVP Neil Benson said: "I'd like to see more women, I'd like to see more people who speak Arabic, and Korean, and Chinese, and Spanish, and Portuguese --- there's a lot of other countries around the world that are under-represented in the MVP Community and are just as passionate as we are about the product and about solving customer challenges. I'd like to see more of those people join the MVP Program." The lack of diversity in the MVP Program that Neil pointed out is a reflection of our industry as a whole, and it is something that we (MVPs) talk about often. So for this episode I invited a couple of people who are passionate about this topic to discuss why Diversity is important as well as what can we do as an industry to encourage more diversity. By the way, I realize that some of you are probably dissapointed that we are not covering Dynamics 365 Best Practices and Expert Insights on this episode, but don't worry, we'll be back to our original programming on Episode 30. :) Follow us: Salim Adamon: https://twitter.com/salimadamon Nick Doelman: https://twitter.com/readyxrm Gus Gonzalez: https://twitter.com/GusGonzalez2 Julie Yack: https://twitter.com/coloradojules

Episode 59: Markus Erlandsson talks to Julie Yack from Colorado Technology Consultants about User groups online and xRMVirtual and what they can provide. Julie talks about how xRMVirtual started and what user groups and conferences are out there for you to take advantage of. If you don’t find your user group, you can always start … Continue reading User groups online and xRMVirtual with Julie Yack

Julie Yack is a Colorado-based Microsoft Dynamics CRM MVP serving clients across the globe, providing training, implementation, analysis and insight for companies wanting to take their service to the next level. Julie's blog, www.julieyack.com, addresses pertinent topics of the day, ranging from Dynamics CRM to technology in education to travel to voting rights. Julie is an accomplished author and publisher with several books on different technologies under her belt. Julie is a community leader, nationally, locally and online, serving on education committees and curriculum boards in Colorado and as a founding member of SouthColorado.net and xRMVirtual online. She knows how important it is to have your voice heard and has been honored to speak to elected officials at the US Capitol and to the Executive Staff at the White House on topics of technology legislation and the importance of STEM education in our k-12 schools. Julie loves to spend her free time traveling with her husband and kids.

Markus talks to Julie Yack about Countinuous Improvments and how you get started in CRM Links: http://www.ineta.org/ http://www.xrmvirtual.com/