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Understanding Environment Variables in Power Platform: Best Practices Guide for Scalable Apps and Flows

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As organizations migrate legacy solutions from on-premise versions of SharePoint to SharePoint Online, managing configurations across environments becomes a critical part of scaling successfully. In many of our recent modernization efforts, environment variables played a key role in building flexible, reusable Power Platform solutions. What are Environment Variables? Environment Variables are configurable values used across […]

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Introducing SharePoint Flexible Sections: Enhancing Page Layouts and Design

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Microsoft has introduced an exciting new feature for SharePoint Pages and News: The Flexible Section. This innovation is designed to provide authors with greater control and creativity over page layouts, breaking free from rigid column structures to create more dynamic and visually engaging content. The Flexible Section is now available in SharePoint and Viva Amplify

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Effective Project Management Communications with Microsoft Applications

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As Project Managers, we communicate constantly. Whether it be to our clients, organizational leadership, or our own project teams, we know we must do it often, do it thoroughly, and do it according to the Communications Plan. . . though, at what point do we stop to consider what tools or applications we use to

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Principal Perspectives: A better path to business transformation

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We are probably not sharing an idea that is new to you, transformation isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. As businesses evolve, so should the strategies that drive them forward. This is where our Principal Perspectives initiative shines. By prioritizing business transformation throughout the project lifecycle, we don’t just complete projects; we pave the way

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What do Ted Lasso and Kiefer have in common?

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In the Apple TV + TV series, “Ted Lasso,” we witness a remarkable journey where an unorthodox football coach turns a struggling team into a cohesive unit. Ted Lasso’s success isn’t rooted in soccer expertise but in his ability to inspire, connect, and lead with empathy. At Kiefer Consulting, we draw from Ted’s playbook, emphasizing

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Summer Reading Series: Remarkable Insights for Business Transformation

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As part of our Kiefer Summer Reading Infographic Series, we’re excited to present the third installment inspired by Guy Kawasaki’s thought-provoking book, “Think Remarkable.” This series has been designed to bring transformative business insights to our audience, and this latest infographic focuses on how the behaviors of remarkable people can drive significant organizational change. Kawasaki’s

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California Public Sector CIO Academy: Innovation and Leadership in Focus

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Kiefer Consulting recently sponsored (Patron Sponsor) and attended the California Public Sector CIO Academy, an event that featured informative sessions and keynote speeches that showcased the impact of technology on public service. The event gathered technology leaders, such as State CIO, Liana Bailey-Crimmins, Guy Kawasaki, and other respected professionals, to talk about the future of

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ChatGPT vs Copilot vs M365 Chat vs Copilot for Microsoft 365: A Chatbot Platform Comparison

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ChatGPT vs Copilot vs M365 Chat vs Copilot for Microsoft 365: A Chatbot Platform Comparison How to choose the best chatbot platform for your business needs and goals Chatbots are becoming more popular and powerful as artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies advance. Chatbots can provide various benefits for businesses, such as

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How to Make Users Fall in Love with Modern SharePoint and Teams

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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about love – specifically, how to get your users to fall in love with modern SharePoint and Teams as their go-to collaboration tools. Unlike the sudden, somewhat overwhelming introduction of SharePoint in the past, today’s focus is on fostering a harmonious relationship between users and technology. Our

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