The Complete Guide to Power Platform Adoption

Governance, Stabilization and Driving Automation at Scale through Citizen Development

“After all, how we experience the world is through communications and collaboration. If we are interested in machines that work with us, then we can’t ignore the humanistic approach”

Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft

Driving ROI with Microsoft’s Power Platform

Microsoft 365 is so much more than just Outlook and Microsoft Teams. It is an evergreen cloud platform that provides a suite of productivity tools and services for businesses and organisations. The evergreen nature of M365 ensures that organisations can stay ahead of the curve and take advantage of the latest innovations in productivity and collaboration. However, proactively managing the ongoing people and technology opportunities within your organisation promotes the full benefits realisation of a Microsoft 365 investment.

For WM Reply, what we recommend and find to be the most successful method of doing this is by taking a complete platform approach, of which Citizen Development and Centres of Excellence play a key part. This whitepaper provides a comprehensive guide to Power Platform adoption, covering all the key elements that are critical to success. By following the guidance provided, you can ensure that your organisation is well-positioned to leverage the full potential your Microsoft 365 license and Power Platform and drive automation and innovation at scale.

The Value Proposition of Power Platform

Microsoft Power Platform is a compelling tool that enables organisations to drive automation and innovation at scale. However, to fully realise its potential, it is essential to have a well-defined strategy and approach to adoption. This whitepaper provides a comprehensive guide to Power Platform adoption, covering five core elements that are critical to success.

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Five Elements of Power Platform Adoption

Defining long-term goals, identifying low-hanging fruit, and setting up or revising your Centre of Excellence.

Moving from on-premises and third-party systems to M365 to reduce costs by getting the most out of your Microsoft licenses

Ensuring the platform is stable and well-governed, with clear processes and guidelines in place.

Coordinated prioritisation, delivering demand, and supporting existing solutions built by professionals and Citizen Developers.

Creating your community of Citizen Developers and supporting your employees with awareness and training sessions.