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Why Your Teams Rollout Might Stall — And How to Fix It
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If you’ve ever launched a Microsoft Teams site and watched it flop, you’re not alone. Last week, we talked about why a plain, out-of-the-box Teams setup rarely gets traction. This week, we’re digging into the second big hurdle: resistance to change.
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...Why Your Microsoft Teams Site Flopped—and How to Fix It
You launched your Microsoft Teams site with high hopes. It was supposed to streamline communication, organize files, and make collaboration effortless. But instead, it’s barely used, and it’s not saving anyone time. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The truth is, most Teams sites fail for one s
...The Cost of a Click
Ever hear a faucet drip in the middle of the night? One little plink, then another. Harmless, right? But let that drip keep going—24 hours a day, 31 days straight—and you’ll have a water bill that makes you spit out your coffee.
Clicks work the same way. Each one feels insignificant, but thousands ...
The Silver Bullet for Improving Your Business (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
When business leaders talk about improvement, the conversation often drifts toward technology. Buy the latest app, implement the newest platform, and voilà —problems solved. Except… that rarely works. Why? Because starting with technology is backward thinking.
The real key to improvement isn’t a too...
Leading Your Team Through the AI Era: Why Culture Matters More Than Technology
When it comes to AI tools like Copilot, leadership isn’t optional—it’s essential. You can’t just hand your team a powerful tool and hope for the best. The way you lead determines whether AI becomes a competitive edge or a silent liability.
Technology Doesn’t Build Culture—People Do
Copilot can tra...
Will Copilot Make Employees Lazy—or Unlock Their Potential?
Microsoft Copilot is changing the way we work. It promises speed, efficiency, and even a little fun—but with every new tool comes a question: What happens when we rely on it too much?
The fear is real. If employees let Copilot do all the heavy lifting—writing emails, summarizing meetings, brainstor...
Huge Clutter-Killer: Schedule Meetings in Teams Channels Rather than Outlook
Let’s face it—most of us schedule meetings the way we’ve always done it. Open Outlook, pick a time, add some names, hit send. It’s familiar, it’s fast, and it works… sort of.
But if you’re a business owner or manager juggling multiple projects, clients, and team members, there’s a better way. And i...
But We’re Scared of Introducing AI Into Our Business! (Part 2)
If you're a business owner or manager still hesitant about introducing AI into your workplace, you're not alone. In Part Two of our series, I want to show you how one Microsoft Copilot license—yes, just one—can deliver immediate return on investment. No fancy configurations, no power-user training. ...
But We’re Scared of Introducing AI Into Our Business! (Part 1)
Let’s start with a simple truth: technology is undefeated. History shows us that every major innovation—from electricity in the 1920s to the internet in the 1990s—was met with skepticism.
Social media and online dating were once taboo, yet today they’re mainstream. Now, we’re facing the rise of AI ...
Why Traditional Teams Training Fails—and What to Do Instead
Since Microsoft Teams launched in 2017, many organizations have struggled to use it effectively. With the rise of Copilot AI, the need for a well-organized Teams environment has become even more urgent. Without structure, Copilot can’t deliver its full potential—because like your employees, it can’t...
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Arnie Howes
Arnie Howes has spent more than 25 years working with hundreds of organizations, using Microsoft collaborative technologies and Lean Office techniques to eliminate email overload and information chaos.
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