MVP Insights: Kerry Peters Discusses MVP Journey, Saving Time with Software, Summit NA Sessions
Welcome to “MVP Insights,” a podcast that explores the universe, ideas, and opportunities of the brightest stars in the Microsoft business applications ecosystem.
In episode 29, John Siefert is joined by Kerry Peters, CEO and Trainer, New View Strategies, Microsoft MVP, to discuss her journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP, project learnings over the years, and her two sessions at Community Summit North America 2024.
This episode is sponsored by Community Summit North America, the largest independent gathering of the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem, taking place Oct. 13-17, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Register today to connect with thousands of users across the Microsoft business applications ecosystem at the for user, by user event.
Key Takeaways
- MVP overview: While looking for answers to her Business Central questions, Kerry attended her first User Group conference in 2008, which was a turning point due to the supportive nature of the community. Over the years, she transitioned from being a learner to a presenter, blogger, and community leader, ultimately earning MVP recognition through continuous learning, sharing, and community involvement. She has been an MVP for seven years.
- Project learnings: Kerry’s company, New View Strategies, focuses on training and business process improvement rather than implementations and development work. They aim to help clients understand and utilize their software better, transforming frustration into excitement by showing how the software can save time and improve efficiency, which has been a learning in and of itself. When people are happy with their software, they are also happy with their partners, which is the core goal of New View Strategies.
- Summit NA sessions: Kerry will be leading two sessions at Community Summit North America 2024. On Wednesday, October 17, she’ll be co-presenting a session, “50 Tips in 50 Minutes – Finance Edition.” This fast-paced session features 50 efficiency tips, updated annually with a mix of old favorites and new insights. Additionally, on Thursday, October 18, she’ll be leading “Costly Ignorance: The Price of Uncharted Waters.” New in 2024, this session will focus on system utilization, helping attendees learn how to ask the right questions to maximize their software’s potential. Participants will learn how to progress from basic to advanced usage, ensuring they get the most out of their software investment.
- Tips for the community: In closing, Kerry shares tips for Community Summit NA 2024 attendees. As you prepare for the event, come with a list of problems you want to solve for your company, as there are many resources available to help. Set a goal to solve your issues by the end of each day, and if not, seek out additional sessions, speakers, and resources like the Tech Medic desk to get your questions answered.
Stream the audio version of this episode here:
