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Letter from the Founder
Wow, March was a full — and fulfilling — month for our team!
As I look back on March and the close of Q1, the biggest themes I see are connection and intentional growth.
We chose to honor Women’s History Month by attending both the VCET Female Founders Series and the WBENC Conference in Denver.
At VCET I was inspired by the authenticity and humor that the panelists shared with the group. And as always, WBENC did not disappoint! We met so many incredible women who are innovating and shaking things up in the professional space.
Both of these events allowed us to step out of the daily hustle of our project work, connect with other women professionals, and focus on our values and vision for Echo.
Events like the Female Founders series and WBENC are true to our company values, and we always find that they BRING value to our team. In the past month we...
Learned about the latest trends and forecasts across industries in the corporate business world
Shared our experiences as a women-owned business, and offered strategic tips and best practices to some of our new connections
Grown in our ability to pivot and move forward when priorities change. Attending conferences impacted our capacity to execute on project work, but our team adjusted and we’re still hitting milestones.
Demonstrated care by getting to know new connections, support our team with changing priorities, and still deliver on our client work.
And we’re not done!
I’m heading to Orlando in a few weeks to attend the Microsoft Community Conference, and I can’t wait to dive into the learning and networking sessions there. Our team has been working in Microsoft for years, but taking some time to dive in and learn how we can leverage Microsoft tools even more is going to be a highlight of Q2.
You could say that all this traveling and networking has the potential to derail our strategic plan for 2024.
But honestly, I’m looking at this past month as proof of the opposite.
It is possible to both stay on track with project work AND seize opportunities to form new connections and invest in growth and development.
It takes an honest approach and a willingness to pivot, but it’s worth it.
As we kick off Q2, how are you keeping long-term strategic goals, connection, and intentional growth at the forefront? Hit reply and let me know.
Onwards and Upwards!
Molly Yanus
Founder + Solution Architect
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Upcoming Events 📆
One thing is certain in business: priorities change. The best leaders stay ready for shifting tides by comparing different scenarios and planning for multiple outcomes.
Learn how StrAlign can help in this live session with Echo and StrAlign Founder Molly Yanus!
No matter what kinds of projects you manage, you’re bound to have project data. But what do you do with all of that data? How can you use it to get better project insights and traction?
Join this live session with Caroline Henne to utilize Power BI and other tools to support your projects.
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New Tutorials From Our Team
Power BI Tutorial: Using Filters & Slicers to Level Up Your Visuals
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Project data is everywhere, but making the most of it can be a real challenge.
In her latest video, Caroline Henne demonstrates how to upgrade your data visuals to bring more visibility to project stakeholders and gain important project insights.
Check it out to see if Power BI could be useful in your work!
Smartsheet Tutorial: How to See All the Tasks Assigned to Me
Ever used the “Current User" filter in Smartsheet reports? When you select this option, the report only shows the items assigned to the user who is logged in and looking at the sheet.
There are tons of ways to make use of the Current User feature, but one of our favorites is to create a dashboard of project information with the current user option selected.
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New Release from StrAlign 🎉
New Release: "Take a Tour" of StrAlign!
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Have you seen the latest additions to StrAlign? Check out the "Take a Tour" button located at the bottom of the left navigation! This feature is designed specifically for team members, providing a guided tour to enhance their experience.
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