Hey everyone! I'm preparing for my annual performance review and I'm curious about the best practices in M365 environments. I'm looking for specific scripts, workflows, or changes you've implemented that really impressed your managers or earned you great feedback. What actions have you taken that made a significant impact on your company's performance? I'd love to hear your success stories and any advice you can share. Thanks a lot!
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I demonstrated that I was prepared for any scenario by testing our break glass account. It might seem basic, but it shows you're ready for emergencies and can be a good talking point during reviews! Don’t forget that you have a break glass account set up, right?
I recently switched our internet service provider, which saved the company around $1000 monthly! For reviews, it’s crucial to focus on efficiencies gained and how many issues you resolved, including any downtime before you fixed the problems. It’s all about demonstrating your impact!
Automating license optimization was a game-changer for us—it reduced our M365 costs by 30%! I also created a PowerShell script to check for inactive users and rightsize licenses every quarter. Showing tangible savings through automation can definitely catch your manager’s attention!
I’ve managed M365 in multiple organizations, and while I didn’t focus solely on it, one of the standout achievements was adopting a standardized LAPS policy configuration through Intune. It cleaned up a lot of issues that were previously hit or miss, plus I developed a script to sync employee details from the HR API, which streamlined processes significantly.
One effective approach is to identify and tackle a specific need in your environment. My success often came from recognizing what had to be done and acting on it. It might not always be clear cut, but find something that genuinely enhances your team's workflow.
That's an awesome strategy! Being able to quantify savings is so powerful, especially in budget discussions.