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In the November edition of our newsletter, we share Roger Fleury’s lessons on supply chain planning, five problems we solve for manufacturers and how we vet D365 candidates. We also feature the hire at the heart of a European rollout and Sarah’s chat on VOICE FM. Plus, we’re getting ready for our women’s event, From Ambition to Action: Your Career in 2027, on Wednesday 2 December at Shoreditch Treehouse, London.

In Episode 20 of the D365 Insights Podcast, we sat down with Claire Mironik and Amandip Kaur Jheeta to ask whether the challenges facing women in tech have really changed. Together, we explored the assumptions that still shape careers and how the wording of job adverts may be quietly holding talent back. We also unpicked the difference between a mentor and a sponsor and why pay remains a taboo subject.

In episode 19 of the D365 Insights podcast, we spoke with Vikki Szymanski, who has led transformation programmes at Lloyds TSB, PwC and now the Pensions Regulator. She started her career in law, not technology. She explains why transformation programmes stall, and why the fix usually starts with alignment rather than technology. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation.

October follows our strongest quarter to date, including our Women in the D365 Community event in London. This edition covers Kerry Hughes Wright's keynote and Sally Spicer's career workshop, our Christmas event date, Episode 20 of the D365 Insights podcast on whether women in tech are still fighting the same battles and how manufacturing and FMCG teams are building in-house Dynamics capability.

Looking back at Episode 17 of the D365 Insights Podcast, we're revisiting our conversation with Roger Fleury — a planning expert with over 30 years of experience across manufacturing, ERP implementations, and Dynamics AX/D365. Roger reflected on why planning so often goes wrong, the difference between chasing perfection and building stability, and why true transformation starts with people and mindset rather than the system itself.

Looking back at Episode 16 of the D365 Insights Podcast, we're revisiting our conversation with Emma Beckett — from professional football pitches to founding her own testing consultancy. Emma reflected on what makes great testing, the parallels between sport and delivery, and the courage it takes to build something of your own.

September brings a shift in momentum for Source & Connect, with August's quieter pace giving way to new projects and strong demand for post go-live permanent resource. This edition covers our investment in a new CRM platform and AI tools, a favourite D365 Insights podcast episode with Lionel Wilson on why transformations succeed or fail on people rather than software, and our new Transformation Advisory services.

A while ago, we sat down with Kerry Hughes-Wright for Episode 15 of the D365 Podcast. From leaving school at 16 to championing inclusion at Lloyd's of London, Kerry reflected on imposter syndrome, allyship, and building a career without a traditional path.

In celebration of International Women's Month, the D365 Insights Podcast sat down with Rebecca Rankin to explore her journey from finance to senior leadership in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem. This article distills her hard-won insights on career growth, leadership, and navigating ERP transformation as a woman in tech.

Our August edition of the Source & Connect newsletter lands as we look ahead to a busy autumn, with projects starting from September through to January and a wave of permanent recruitment underway for one of our key clients. This month, we hear from Vikki Szymanski on our D365 Insights podcast about what really drives successful transformation, alongside a look at what registering with us means for contractors and how permanent D365 careers progress well beyond go-live.

This article looks back at Episode 13 of the D365 Insights Podcast, featuring Dwayne Lynch, Senior Programme Manager in Microsoft's finance and customer transformation space. It revisits his perspective on AI's impact, from enterprise transformation to everyday parenting.

This article covers Episode 12 of the D365 Insights Podcast, where Jim Farmer and Chris Jones bring together the partner and end-user perspectives on ERP delivery. They look at what "success" actually means beyond go-live, and why expectations, not methodology, make or break a D365 implementation.

Our July edition of the Source & Connect newsletter arrives as we mark three years in business, shaped by ongoing conversations with clients, partners and candidates across the D365 market. This month, we explore what it really takes to succeed as a consultant through a new D365 Insights podcast episode, alongside reflections on the role senior contract and permanent hiring play in holding complex programmes together. As always, we share the themes and pressures we're seeing across the community right now.

Testing in ERP programmes isn’t just the final checkpoint before go-live, it is the critical foundation that builds confidence in success. In Episode 11 of the D365 Insights Podcast, Anthony Bradburn shares why a structured, mindset-driven approach to testing is essential to ensure your Dynamics 365 solution is truly fit for purpose. From early validation through to full dress rehearsal, each phase plays a vital role in reducing risk and safeguarding business continuity.

A while ago, we sat down with Jane Jawad to talk about what it really takes to build a business after leaving corporate life. The conversation stayed with us, and this article brings together the reflections that resonated most — from leadership and AI to motherhood, SMEs, and the reality of doing meaningful work on your own terms.

Our June edition of the Source & Connect newsletter brings together live insight from across Dynamics 365 delivery, informed by ongoing conversations with clients, partners and candidates working through complex programme challenges. This month, we explore planning through a new D365 Insights podcast episode, alongside reflections on what good contract and permanent hiring really look like on live programmes. As always, we share the themes and pressures we’re seeing across the community right now.

This article builds on a recent episode of the D365 Insights Podcast, where we sat down with Technical Architect Tom Burnett to explore the realities of Dual Write in Dynamics 365. Drawing on that conversation, we break down what Dual Write really is, how it works in practice, and the lessons organisations need to understand to use it effectively across CE and Finance & Operations.

This article recaps key insights from Episode 8 of the D365 Insights Podcast, where Programme Director Lionel Wilson shares why people—not technology—determine success. Drawing on decades of experience, the episode explores leadership, communication, and how to build high-performing teams that deliver lasting transformation.

Our May edition of the Source & Connect newsletter captures real-time insights from across the Dynamics 365 market, shaped by conversations with clients and candidates navigating ongoing change. We explore programme delivery challenges, shifting hiring strategies, and evolving demand in both contract and permanent markets. Plus, we reflect on our first D365 Women’s Event and share key trends influencing the community right now.

“Governance” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Dynamics 365 delivery, often mistaken for bureaucracy rather than the safeguard it is meant to be. In this article, we draw on insights shared by Programme Director Andy Farrow during Episode 7 of D365 Insights, exploring what governance really looks like on successful programmes, why it accelerates delivery, and how getting it right can be the difference between control and quiet chaos.