July 2025 Retrospective
🖥️ The power of a demo Slide decks and feature lists are useful, but nothing beats showing the real thing. A live demo brings a product to life, sparks curiosity, and gets stakeholders actively engaged. Thanks to Rajesh for the inspiration and for generously sharing his expertise.
📝 Twelve weeks of weeknotes Back in April, I committed to writing weeknotes and sharing them (almost) publicly with my new colleagues. It’s now part of my routine. There’s been encouraging feedback and a few lessons too, like the importance of getting access rights sorted up front. More on that next month.
🧩 Microsoft Lists: a hidden gem If you’re still defaulting to Excel, Microsoft Lists might surprise you. With formula-based actions and Power Automate integrations, it’s a strong option for sharing data with stakeholders. Big thanks to Jess for the demo - plenty of new ideas sparked.