Ryan Clark

As the Modern Workplace Architect at Mr. SharePoint, I help companies of all sizes better leverage Modern Workplace and Digital Process Automation investments. I am also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for SharePoint and Microsoft 365.

The Future of the Digital Workplace (2024 and Going Forward)

The Future of the Digital Workplace (2025 and Beyond)

What does the future of the digital workplace look like? In this article, I will share my thoughts regarding the future of work — especially the digital workplace. Let’s get started. What is a digital workplace? Before everything else, let me introduce the concept of the digital workplace… The evolving digital workplace is a type of work environment that combines traditional elements with more modern tools. Basically, it’s where teams work remotely on projects and collaborate using virtual means such as: It allows employees to work from anywhere while staying connected to their colleagues, customers, and resources. This allows for greater efficiency […]

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Microsoft Teams Security Best Practices: Compliance & Governance

Microsoft Teams Security Best Practices: Compliance & Governance

What can you do against the security risks in Microsoft Teams? In this guide, I will share Microsoft Teams security best practices that you can implement and safeguard your data and organization. Let’s get started What are the security risks in Microsoft Teams? Microsoft Teams is a great tool that became a hallmark in communication and collaboration within an organization. But is Microsoft Teams secure? Well, like everything else, it’s not perfect. Its not-so-exclusive nature makes it a target for a number of security risks. Note: If you need a more thorough guide on the basics, read this tutorial: Microsoft Teams Tutorial: Become

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Power Apps for HR Departments: Onboarding and Recruitment

Power Apps for HR Departments: Onboarding and Recruitment

Want to use Power Apps in your HR department? In this article, I will share examples of Power Apps for HR departments and some more ideas that you might be able to use. Let’s get started. What is Microsoft Power Apps? Did you notice the trend of no-code tools? They help you create an app even if you don’t know how to code. Power Apps is part of the Microsoft Power Platform that provides users with the ability to create custom apps without coding. Currently, there are three types of apps you can create: Note: For more info on each

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The Definitive Guide: How to Manage Microsoft Teams Sprawl

The Definitive Guide: How to Manage Microsoft Teams Sprawl

Do you feel like you have so many teams in Microsoft Teams? In this guide, we will talk about how you can manage a sprawl in Microsoft Teams and how you can prevent it. Let’s get started. What is Microsoft Teams sprawl? Since the pandemic started, legions of people have moved to Teams for work. In fact, Teams only had around 20 million users pre-pandemic (Statista). It then ballooned to 270 million in 2022. This exodus of workers has led to plenty of security challenges for companies that previously only had a few people working online. Note: Get more serious with your security using these best

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Guide: How to Create a Viva Connections-Teams Integration

How to Create a Viva Connections-Teams Integration (Guide)

Do you want to make use of the new Viva Connections? In this article, I will show you how to enable Viva Connections in the Teams app both in the admin center and in the Teams app. Let’s get started. What is Viva Connections? Viva Connections is one of the current four modules of the new Microsoft Viva (a new employee experience platform). Primarily, Viva Connections was made to serve as a gateway to internal communications, information, and policies. Its notable features include: Viva Connections run in both the mobile and desktop apps of Microsoft Teams. Note: For more information about Microsoft Viva, read

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Microsoft Teams: Intranet Alternative to SharePoint Online?

Microsoft Teams: Intranet Alternative to SharePoint Online?

Can Microsoft Teams work as an intranet? In this article, I will explain how people started thinking about this and share my own thoughts on Teams intranet. Let’s get started. Does Microsoft Teams have an intranet? For starters, let’s take a step back and talk a little about intranets. There are three general ways or uses for an intranet: But can Teams serve as one of the intranet alternatives? Well, with only these three, Microsoft Teams fulfill them even better than old intranet platforms out there. For example, Microsoft Teams’ primary interface is chat-based where users can also upload documents and edit (Microsoft 365

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How to Make a Successful Intranet Homepage in SharePoint

How to Make a Successful Intranet Homepage in SharePoint

Need ideas for your intranet homepage? In this guide, I will explain how you can create a successful intranet homepage in SharePoint Online and the features you can include. Let’s get started. What is the purpose of the intranet homepage? Thinking about what to include on the intranet homepage can be a little confusing. This is why you need to step back and think about the purpose of the intranet homepage, specifically, for your organization. For starters, there are three general purposes of an intranet homepage: There could be other purposes, but these three form the basis of why we create intranets. Once you

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Explained: Microsoft Bookings vs Bookings With Me (Better?)

Explained: Microsoft Bookings vs Bookings With Me (Better?)

Confused about these two similar services? In this article, I will explain the main differences between Microsoft Bookings and Bookings with me and how to use the newer service. Let’s get started. What is Bookings with me? Are you familiar with apps that allow people to book a meeting with you? Bookings with me is a web-based personal scheduling page where people can book appointments or meetings. It’s a new feature from Outlook and can only be accessed (for now) through the web app version of Outlook. What is the difference between Bookings with me and Microsoft Bookings? Bookings with me differ

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Explained: The Types of Power Apps in Microsoft Power Apps

Explained: The Types of Power Apps in Microsoft Power Apps

Confused about the different types of Power Apps? In this article, I will explain each type of Power App and show you a table comparing the features of each type. Let’s get started. What are Power Apps? Ever thought of creating an app even if you don’t know how to code or any of those programming voodoo? Power Apps is part of the Microsoft Power Platform designed to help users build custom apps for business needs. Technically, the apps and services create a rapid development environment so a user can quickly build an app that can connect to various data sources. This

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Key Benefits of Power Automate: Future of Automation

Key Benefits of Power Automate: Future of Automation (2025)

What advantages can you expect? In this article, I will explain the key benefits of Power Automate that might help you decide whether or not to use this tool. Let’s get started. What is Power Automate? Have you heard of a tool or software that enables you to automate tasks from various platforms? Power Automate is a cloud-based business process automation software for automating workflows and processes. Here’s how it works: You can even go deeper and customize the flow all you want. 🙂 Some examples of what you can do with Microsoft Power Automate: 👉 Related: Introduction to Microsoft

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