Beyond the Feature

Beyond the Feature

Dr. Patrick Jones

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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91%
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About This Podcast

This show is from a technology guy for people who want to update their workflows to take advantage of their Microsoft 365 investment. We talk about measurable results by fixing workflows, not teaching features in isolation. There are special episodes and the awesome Spotlights interviewing people actually doing the work! Hosted by Dr. Patrick Jones. Practical concepts, change tactics, and metrics. References the Microsoft 365 Companion Series (Amazon) and online courses (Olympus Academy) as part of a complete enablement plan for effective change. www.beyondthefeature.com

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Recent Episodes

Beyond the Feature Episode 22 - AI Won't Fix Your Work Until You Fix How Work Works

Apr 06, 2026 14m

In this episode of Beyond the Feature I discuss how AI can transform workplace workflows by shifting from chaotic, scattered processes to structured, repeatable systems. I emphasize that AI's true…

Beyond the Feature Spotlight featuring Jim Spignardo

Mar 30, 2026 37m

In this episode of Beyond the Feature we have a Spotlight Episode where I sit down with Jim Spignardo, another Director of Cloud Strategy, and we talk Microsoft 365, AI, and strategizing the workflow…

Beyond the Feature Episode 20 - Online Meeting Best Practices

Mar 23, 2026 17m

In this episode of Beyond the Feature, I explore practical strategies to improve online meetings, emphasizing purpose, roles, and follow-up to maximize productivity and reduce wasted time.Every…

Beyond the Feature Episode 19 - Prompting Best Practices

Mar 16, 2026 13m

This episode explores the art of prompting in AI, emphasizing how clear communication and structured prompts can significantly improve AI outputs. I share practical formulas and real-world examples…

Beyond the Feature Episode 18 - Project management Best Practices

Mar 09, 2026 12m

This episode explores best practices for using project management software like Microsoft Planner to improve team workflows. It emphasizes the importance of treating the tool as a home for project…

Beyond the Feature Episode 17 - SharePoint Best Practices

Mar 02, 2026 13m

In this episode I share practical SharePoint best practices for everyday users to reduce chaos, improve collaboration, and ensure data security. Focused on simple habits, these tips help small…

Beyond the Feature Spotlight Episode with Jenny Turner

Feb 26, 2026 24m

In this episode, I interview Jenny Turner, a digital systems and operations leader, who shares her insights on creating effective workflows and systems in organizations. Jenny emphasizes the…

Beyond the Feature Episode 16 - Responsible AI

Feb 23, 2026 13m

In this episode, I discuss the importance of responsible AI in the workplace, emphasizing that AI should be treated as a new coworker rather than just a tool. I outline six key principles of…

Beyond the Feature Episode 15 - The Message to Work Habit

Feb 16, 2026 11m

In this episode of Beyond the Feature, I discuss the challenges of using chat tools like Teams for important communication and decision-making. I introduce the 'message to work habit' to help users…

Beyond the Feature Episode 14 - The Single Source of Truth Rule

Feb 09, 2026 12m

In this episode of Beyond the Feature, I discuss the challenges of disorganization in the workplace and introduces the 'Single Source of Truth' rule as a solution. I emphasize the importance of…

Beyond the Feature Episode 13 - Meetings That Produce Work: The 24 Hour Rule

Feb 02, 2026 13m

In this episode, I talk about something we all deal with: meetings that feel productive in the moment but never actually lead to real work afterward. I walk through a simple approach I use called the…

Beyond the Feature Episode 12 - The Four Quadrants: Communication, Collaboration, and Productivity... and Innovation

Jan 26, 2026 10m

In this episode, I break down why Microsoft 365 is more thanjust a collection of apps. I share how it helps with communication, collaboration, productivity, and drives innovation through ongoing…

Beyond the Feature Episode 11 - Personal Goals, Shared Wins

Jan 19, 2026 11m

In this episode of Beyond the Feature, I walk you through my approach to Dynamic Goal Setting and Adaptive Paths, which is a simple rhythm that personalizes learning for every team member while still…

Beyond the Feature Episode 10 — The Smallest Move With the Biggest Return

Jan 12, 2026 14m

Tired of trainings that feel great on Friday and disappear by Monday? In this episode I introduce mindset micro interventions. Think of them as short, two to three minute resets you use right before…

Beyond the Feature Spotlight with Viktoriya Seredyuk

Jan 05, 2026 29m

In this Spotlight episode, I sit down with Viktoriya Seredyuk for a wide-open conversation about moving teams from “busy” to better. We get practical, no tool tours, no jargon, just the real moments…

Beyond the Feature Episode 9 — The Five-Part Mental Model with MicrosoftLoop

Dec 29, 2025 17m

In this episode I pull the season together into one simple map you can carry all week: Trigger → Shared Space → Short Ritual → Decision → Trace. I walk through each link in plain English and show how…

Beyond the Feature Episode 08 - Friction is a Signal, Not a Failure

Dec 22, 2025 12m

In this episode, I reframe “pushback” as useful data. When a new workflow feels hard, it isn’t your team failing, it’s your design sending up a flare. I walk through the real-world signs of friction…

Beyond The Feature Episode 7 — Social Proof Changes Faster Than Policy

Dec 15, 2025 11m

In this episode, I make a simple distinction that changes everything: policy says what’s allowed; social proof says what’s normal. When respected voices work out loud (sharing links, co-authoring in…

Beyond The Feature Episode 6 — Measurement Should Be Plain English

Dec 08, 2025 13m

In this episode, I make the case that you don’t need a PhD dashboard to prove your workflow is getting better—you need plain-English evidence anyone can recognize in seconds. I walk through the three…

S1E5 Beyond The Feature Episode 5 — Decisions Need a Trace

Dec 01, 2025 12m

In this episode, I make a simple promise: if you can point to the decision in under ten seconds, your workflow moves faster. I walk through why choices vanish in the noise of meetings, chats, and…

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