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Just completed my basic PowerBi training. Great insights into this powerful tool for reporting and visualising data. I will be looking into how I can use PowerBi with Modern Endpoint Management reporting. If anyone has got experience in using PowerBi for generating InTune & SCCM visuals, I would be keen to hear from you and have a discussion about the possibilities. Here's to more learning!

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Thames Water have been on a journey of utilising Salesforce for a few years now, and while any transition comes with trials it has been an amazing leap forward seeing the potential that comes with Salesforce. Its clear why Salesforce pops up in so many places and the confidence people has in it. #ThamesWater #Salesforce #DigitalTransformation #CRM #Innovation #DataAnalytics #BusinessGrowth

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I’ve had a busy week getting feedback from people who have attended Katalyze Data (formally Amadeus Software) SAS, R, and Python training. It's always lovely to chat to customers and get such positive reviews. The feedback has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the expertise of our instructors and the comprehensive nature of the curriculum. The attendees also told me that they like the flexibility of our delivery options, with the ability to train remotely, onsite at our Oxfordshire office, or our trainer will come to you 😊 Our training courses cover a wide range of topics from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. Whether you're new to SAS, R, or Python, or looking to expand your existing skills, we have training to suit learners at all levels.  https://lnkd.in/ehG63rXb In addition, we offer bespoke training solutions and  I’m always happy to chat with customers to discuss specific needs, challenges, and learning objectives. We’ll design a course to suit your requirements. If you or your data team are interested in upskilling , I'd be happy to discuss Katalyze Data's training offerings in more detail. Just let me know how I can assist. #KatalyzeData #DataTraining #SAS #R #Python #DataAnalytics #DataScience #SkillDevelopment #RemoteLearning #OnsiteTraining #BespokeTraining

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A bit of Summer colour to start the week! After a chilled weekend I'm will be head down as I prep for my @Microsoft Power BI accreditation exam. I'll be honest and say I'm more than slightly nervous and my brain is already bursting with facts, but can't wait to incorporate a Power BI session into our course plan. One of the biggest issues data analytics has is how end users feel on interacting with dashboards and reports, as there can be so much data. What am I looking at? What can it tell me? What do I need to know? It can be overwhelming! So I can't wait to be able to help our customers find the simple path through data! What are you up to this week? https://lnkd.in/e_qHr7jU

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It is now NHS DSP Toolkit season at PrivacyAid. I am just looking at question 1.3.1 - "updated every three years as a minimum" ??? !!!! A lot can happen in three years, surely it should be 'updated annually or whenever there is a significant legislative or technological change? Does your organisation have up to date policies in place for data protection and for data and cyber security? You should have policies and staff guidance in place communicating your organisation’s principles and procedures for data protection. - data protection - data quality - record keeping - data security - where relevant, network security These should be updated every three years at the minimum, and locally maintain evidence of when each update was made. #NHS #DSP #Cyber #DataProtection #DPO

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It's Deaf Awareness Week! Last year I got the BSL level 1 qualification, attending in-person evening classes and then sitting the exams. I loved it, and if you're interested then I can't recommend it enough. Some reflections... 1. Doing an in-person course is a great way to meet some lovely people in your local community (we'd just relocated, and I didn't know many people!) 2. Learning something completely new to you is really rewarding, because it's so apparent how much progress you've made (against nothing) 3. Whether you're hard of hearing or not, having a better understanding of the disability can only be a good thing 4. Preparing for exams (and perhaps learning in general) is a much more pleasant experience when you're older and wiser - I wish I could repeat some of my earlier education with this new mindset! Shout out to The Signing Company! #DeafAwarenessWeek2024

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This is a really interesting point Luke McNamara. I think as a leader you should (to a degree) be able to "walk-the-walk", at least to be credible. However... if the focus of interviewing for a senior role is predominantly technical expertise it should raise questions in your mind... ❓Is the focus of the role technical or strategic leadership? ❓Is there a good balance between being asked to demonstrate technical skills and soft skills? and most importantly... ❓What growth opportunity do "I" want out of my next role? There are no right or wrong answers, interviews are as much about "Are we the right fit for each other, right now?" as the skills, technical or soft.

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Today's UK election goes beyond political parties; it reflects evolving priorities and aspirations in navigating complex issues. Each vote shapes future policies on healthcare, economy, environment, and social justice. It underscores democratic principles of citizens actively shaping their collective destiny. The outcomes impact governance and perceptions of leadership in an interconnected world. Will you be voting today? #UKelection #democracy #policy #leadership

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From teaching myself to code age 8, taking my GCSE in ICT age 11, to being employed by IBM aged 15... Khan Academy unlocked the possible for me. Today, attending Sal Khan's talk at the The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) brought my journey full circle. Sal's insights on #AI and #education were profound. He spoke about embracing AI with "educated bravery", innovating while managing risks, and enhancing human intelligence rather than replacing it. This aligns perfectly with the conversations The Foundation for Education Development's Learners Council & I lead about a digitally-enabled education system, co-created with learners, educators, and communities. His vision of making world-class education accessible to everyone resonated deeply. It reminded me of my own path and the resources that helped me succeed - I was one of the fortunate few. Now, I advocate for all learners to have the industry-supported, purpose-driven education I experienced. Sal emphasised that AI has the potential to be a great catalyser to make the edtech revolution more equitable for all to benefit everyone. ✨ A key takeaway: AI should boost critical thinking and soft skills. Digital literacy today must go beyond typing and coding; it must combat misinformation and foster judgment, debate, and curiosity. Looking forward to reading Sal's new book this summer and exploring how we can break down educational barriers during the Fourth Industrial Revolution 👀 My generation should lead this movement, not be left behind. #EdTech #RSAEducation #AIinEducation #FutureOfLearning #Innovation #DigitalLiteracy #KhanAcademy

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Great variety of support tools to help you and your organisation's work on reducing Did Not Attends (DNAs) available here: https://lnkd.in/ekeWFh_t 2 way electronic comms has massively helped to reduce our DNAs. #NHS #outpatients #DNAs

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I'm thrilled to announce that I've completed the PMI Citizen Developer™ Practitioner course! 🎉 For those of you utilising low code/no code platforms like Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) to deliver projects, this course is an absolute game-changer. It equips you with the skills to effectively brainstorm solutions, evaluate challenges, gather necessary data and resources, and ultimately bring your projects to fruition through citizen development. 💼💡 I can't recommend it enough – not only does it provide invaluable content, but it also arms you with powerful tools to tackle any project head-on. 💪 Here's to embracing innovation and driving impactful change through citizen development! Let's bring our ideas to life! 🚀 #PMI #CitizenDeveloper #PowerPlatform 

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Watch our free webinar on the BA (Business Analysis) profession, featuring the expert insights of Jonathan Hunsley – a renowned Business Analysis professional and principal trainer with a wealth of experience in various fields including leadership, IT development, and consultancy. You’ll Learn about: • The origins and evolution of the BA role. • An introduction to the services and value proposition offered by BA professionals. • A selection of key techniques and models used to drive holistic and strategically aligned change. Watch the FREE video now https://lnkd.in/e-EGAd8Z  #businessanalysis #businessanalyst #business #webinar #webinars #agile #businessanalytics #projectmanagement #technology #iiba #productmanagement #ba #certification #businessanalysts #agiledevelopment #innovation #elearning #servicequalitymanagement #cbap #businesstraining #softwaredevelopment #training #scrum #creativebusiness #businessrules #qualityassurance

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Top Tip. Ever been immersed in typing, look up and see that you have KNOCKED THE CAPS LOCK ON AND YOU HAVE A HUGE CHUNK OF WORDS SHOUTING AT YOU FROM THE SCREEN? STOP! Don't delete it all and rewrite in lowercase - all you need to do is highlight the shouty words and press 'shift' and 'F3' together. Voilà! All changed to lowercase in one swoop. You're welcome. #TopTip #AdminSupport #VirtualAssistant

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Nice productive day off ahead 🙂 Few work projects I want to finish up from my project book and get the ball rolling with, currently got over 11 project, continuous improvement and service improvement ideas but going to focus particularly on query mapping and its potential utilisation with AI tools due to its overall benefits and net positives it will have 🙂 Then it's testing the laptop to ensure I don't encounter any issues for my upcoming exam. Some software testing in Windows Sandbox before installing on my partners laptop to ensure they won't encounter any vulnerabilities. Followed by upgrading the Ram to 32GB with a spare stick of DDR5 I have. Couple of charity Laptop refurbs to get done for some low income families and also a phone setup for my nieces first mobile. Finally finishing the afternoon off by doing some data recovery now that I have an IDE Dock 🙂 When you enjoy what you do it really doesn't feel like work, just really excited to finish these up 😁. #continuousimprovement, #informationtechnology , #charity

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Our Steps Challenge for Mental Healh Awareness week is about much more than encouraging a bit of healthy competition while raising awareness. It’s about bringing our team together and encouraging everyone to stay in touch. We have a very diverse team, different people from all walks of life and experiences, from all over the UK and the world. Some of us love being in the office, some of us love being remote. We’re all human though and we all look out for each other. This week is another opportunity to bring everyone together, distance doesn’t matter when you have a shared goal. What matters is that we’re there for each other and winning….. 🥇😂 Make sure you keep in touch with your team, your friends, your family, say hello, ask how people are. You never know the difference it could make to someone’s day. iSTORM® Privacy - Security - Pentesting

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I can’t believe how fast time has flown by at Durham. It has been a rollercoaster of a journey, full of challenges, opportunities, and learnings against the instability of the Organisation with budgets, management changes, priority changes and reduced resources. I joined with the aim of making a difference within the Durham to help our Council to leverage the power of technology to improve their services, policies, and operations. I am proud of the work that we have done so far, and have been overwhelmed by the support, collaboration and partnerships from both public and private sector partners.  I believe that we are moving in the right direction regionally and that we have bags of potential to achieve greater outcomes, particularly in this significant era of SaaS, AI, and Data. I have also had the chance to work with some amazing, professional and knowledgeable colleagues, mentors, and leaders, who have supported me, inspired me, and challenged me to be better every day. They have taught me a lot and have made my experience enjoyable and rewarding. It is a privilege to be part of an organisation that empowers every person, treats them equally and encourages them achieve more. Reviewing current and future workloads over last 12 months and what is expected / anticipated over the next three years like all leaders I am reminded of two things: ·       Often projects are not resourced properly, and we expect staff to do things whilst carrying out their full-time role. ·       Communication is not about speaking what we think. It is about ensuring others hear what we mean. It also reminds me of staffing, and having quality staff that: ·       Get the work done ·       Avoid drama ·       Trust each other ·       Treat people equally ·       Laugh together ·       Communicate well ·       Want to learn and grow. Are my kind of staff and am proud to work with many that have these attributes. It really does make a difference as a leader. This cartoon below sums up the position we often find ourselves in; we are far too busy to take the time out to improve our systems and processes. We struggle on cost, resourcing, priorities and dependencies. I am reminded if we take the time out to look at the square wheels, we can often see opportunities and simple solutions to make them rounder!! It is important to avoid assumptions and see the situation as it is.   In many cases is not about finding the perfect solution; it's about making the wheels just a little bit rounder, one bit at a time, to keep things going and releasing resources to do the higher priority things strategically. Have a great bank holiday weekend.

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