Writings and ramblings on SharePoint for those who are addicted to it!
The following are three good sites to help with SharePoint Online and Power Automate aspects:
Use SharePoint and Power Automate to Build Workflows:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/sharepoint-overview
Guidance - Migrate from Classic Workflows to Power Automate Flows in SharePoint
Create a Flow For a List or Library - Microsoft Support
SharePoint Online has some great simple project management features to be aware of:
1) It can be utilized as a central repository for project documents
2) It can be utilized to store and link to project plans (via Planner or via those created via a list)
3) It can be utilized to store calendar based information
4) It can be utilized as an issue log using out of the box list templates
5) It can be utilized for timesheet management via stored documents or created lists
6) It can be utilized to store project tasks via links to Planner, stored documents or via created lists
7) It can be utilized to store documents and make them manageable via a proper meta-tag-based strategy by type of document
The following are three aspects to promote emotional intelligence within a SharePoint environment:
1) Using Power Automate flows to integrate cognitive services into SharePoint content.
Example, a flow can process text input for sentiment, key phrases, translation, etc.
2) Using SharePoint lists to keep track of data and making it easier to build, edit, share and analyze.
Example, a flow for cognitive analysis can process text for sentiment, key phrases, translation, etc.
3) Using Power Apps and artificial intelligence to be able to take turn Excel spreadsheets and convert them into an app.
Example, an Excel spreadsheet can be turned into a PowerApp via common wizard aspects then can be available in the web and mobile desktops.
The following are ten serious risk factors that will effect a SharePoint project:
1) Having inaccurate metrics
2) Having inadequate measurements
3) Having schedule-based pressure
4) Having management issues
5) Having inaccurate cost estimates
6) Having the need to have everything perfect before launching
7) Having a creep in user requirements
8) Having low quality content and code
9) Having low productivity from core team members
10) Having the project cancelled
The following are five important SharePoint artifacts for project success:
1) Have good written SharePoint requirements
2) Have good SharePoint architecture in place
3) Have good SharePoint code and manage and maintain the versions
4) Have a good SharePoint project plan
5) Have a good SharePoint test plan
The following are Microsoft services that are good to know about:
Microsoft ERP which includes Dynamics 365.
Microsoft Cloud Applications which includes Microsoft 365 (M365), Azure Apps, PowerApps and SharePoint Online.
Microsoft Analytics which includes PowerBI and PowerApps.
Microsoft Azure Data Platform which includes Azure Data Lake.
Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Services which includes Azure, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).
Microsoft Application Development Support which includes web, desktop, mobile app and devops.
Microsoft Migration and Integrations which includes cloud migration for Azure and Microsoft 365 (M365).
The following are eight good aspects to offer if you are a SharePoint consultant:
1) SharePoint project management consulting
2) SharePoint development aspects
3) SharePoint upgrades and integrations
4) SharePoint system administration
5) SharePoint health check and audit aspects
6) SharePoint compliance and permissions set-up
7) SharePoint meta-data tagging strategy
8) SharePoint system performance monitoring
