Ready to rethink what it means to build amazing apps in the age of AI?
In this episode, I challenge the growing narrative that agile practices and Scrum are obsolete just because Copilot, Claude, Codex or your favourite AI can write code in seconds. Sure, Power Platform lets you create apps from prompts, and AI can spin up test cases and integrations in a flash, but speed without structure is just faster chaos, not real progress.
Join me as I dive into why agile principles like transparency, feedback loops, and stakeholder collaboration matter more than ever, especially when you’re working with Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform. I’ll share stories from my nearly two decades in business application delivery, building mission-critical systems for industries where there's simply no room for error. I break down the key areas where AI accelerates delivery but can't replace human judgment, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined prioritisation.
You’ll hear about some common misconceptions (think skipping estimation and sprint planning entirely!) and the pitfalls that can happen when teams ditch agile for “just vibing it.” I’ll also spotlight the unique, Microsoft Business Apps-focused training and resources available for free from my Customer Academy. Now you, your teams, and even your stakeholders can benefit from real-world agile education at no cost.
If you want to master your craft, build apps that organizations trust, and future-proof your career (even while AI changes the game), then this episode is for you. Listen now, and let’s experiment, adapt, and keep building amazing apps together.
Keep experimenting 🧪
-Neil
*MY ONLINE COURSES*
🚀 *Agile Foundations for Microsoft Business Apps* - learn the basics and benefits about adopting agile approach to building business applications https://customery.com/foundations
🏉 *Scrum for Microsoft Business Apps* - learn the Scrum framework, get certified, adopt proven practices for using Scrum to build agile business apps https://customery.com/scrum
📐 *Estimating Business Apps* - learn how to quickly, accurately and confidently answer the questions your stakeholders love to ask: "How long will it cost and how much will it cost?" https://customery.com/estimating
*MY PODCASTS*
🎧 *Amazing Applications* - interviews and solo episodes about building amazing, agile Dynamics 365 and Power Platform applications https://amazingapps.show
🎧 *Practice Leading* - for aspiring and curious Microsoft partner leaders who want to learn the lessons of those that have successfully blazed the trail before and fellow emerging leaders on the same journey. https://practiceleading.com
*CONNECT WITH ME*
🌍 *Customery website* https://www.customery.com
🟦 *Neil on LinkedIn* https://linkedin.com/in/neilbenson
🟦 *LinkedIn* https://linkedin.com/company/customery
*G'DAY, I'M NEIL*
Welcome, I'm Neil Benson. I've been building Microsoft business applications since 2006, using Scrum since 2008, received Microsoft MVP awards since 2010 and been making my own pizza dough since 2011 🍕. Yum-oh!
