Guardians of M365 Governance, Episode 7: War Stories from the Field
In this latest episode, Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet) and Ragnar Heil (@ragnarh) welcome fellow MVP and new co-host Joy Apple (@joyofsharepoint) to the #GoM365gov team!
Join us in this insightful episode, “Governance War Stories from the Field,” as we dive into the real-world experiences of managing Microsoft 365 governance. We’ll explore both triumphs and challenges in improving collaboration within organizations. Our special guest, MVP Richard Harbridge from 2toLead, will share his expertise in building intranets and collaboration environments. He’ll provide a candid look at the successes and hurdles he’s encountered with clients while implementing effective governance practices.
We’ll also delve into the evolving trends in governance, including the critical focus on Copilot Readiness. Richard will share invaluable lessons from his field experience, offering best practices for organizations aiming to regain control of their collaboration sprawl.
Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or new to managing Microsoft 365 tenants, this episode promises to equip you with actionable insights to enhance your governance strategies.
Highlights
- Introduction of Joy Apple: Joy joins as a permanent co-host, sharing her enthusiasm for governance discussions.
- Governance Debt: All organizations face governance debt, which can be addressed proactively or reactively, impacting efficiency.
- Common Client Issues: Many clients overlook governance configurations, leading to risks like cloud misconfiguration.
- Importance of Communication: Engaging employees in governance discussions fosters understanding and reduces resistance to changes.
- Balancing Risk and Accessibility: Organizations must find a middle ground between overly strict governance and complete freedom to enhance productivity.
Podcast
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