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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.

Welcome to the April edition of the Source & Connect Newsletter — grounded in the realities of delivery across the Dynamics 365 ecosystem. Beyond roles and recruitment, this issue explores the people, pressures and disciplines that determine whether programmes succeed or stall, drawing on real conversations from across end users, partners and consultants living the detail of change.

Welcome to the first edition of the Source & Connect Newsletter — your monthly snapshot of the movement, trends and talent shaping the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. Each issue brings clear, focused insight to help you stay connected and make confident decisions, backed by our specialist expertise across D365 and the Power Platform.

I’m reflecting on Episode 6 of the D365 Insights Podcast, where we were joined by Craig Barber from Future of Finance Consulting. Finance transformation is never simple - especially when you’re dealing with mergers, legacy systems, complex reporting, and thousands of invoices flowing through the business every month. That’s why Episode 6 of the D365 Insights Podcast is such a powerful case study.

In Episode 5 of the D365 Insights podcast, I interviewed Monica Mwangunga from Mosoftwares who walked us through Master Planning in D365.

In episode 4 of the D365 Insights podcast, I sat down with someone I’ve known in the Dynamics world for many years - Balazs Horvath D365 & Power Platform Solution Architect and Founder of VisualLabs in Budapest.

Implementing Microsoft Dynamics ERP across multiple countries is never just about technology. It’s about people, processes, compliance, and culture.

Change management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) isn’t just a supporting function - it’s a critical success factor. In Episode 2 of the D365 Insights Podcast, we explore what it really takes to lead effective change in complex ERP programmes.

At the end of last year, I had the privilege of hosting the very first episode of the D365 Insights Podcast – and what a way to kick things off!