Biz Apps Classroom, Ep. 16: George Doubinski on Power Platform Interns and Apprentices

The MSDW Podcast

Microsoft MVP and founder of AlexaCRM George Doubinski joins us in the Biz Apps Classroom to talk about his recent experiences hiring an intern to learn what Power Platform services and solutions development are all about. As this person's internship experience nears an end, George shares several lessons and observations that others may want to consider if they set up a similar program.

George talks about the importance of insulating an apprentice from customer scrutiny, finding the balance between teaching and discovery, catching and correcting bad habits, and how to know when a new learner is ready to become a true working professional. Other topics discussed include:

• What skills do students need coming into the Microsoft channel workforce?
• Why interns and apprentices have trouble focusing on the right challenge or task.
• The role of writing code as a Power Platform consulting intern
• Why a mentor must provide an environment where apprentices are safe to make mistakes

Links & Resources:

• George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgedoubinski/
• George's Power Platform Community Conference discount code: ENABLER100
• Julie's Power Platform Community Conference discount code: JYACK100
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