Adopt vs Adapt: Cut Power Platform Technical Debt

Adopt vs Adapt: Cut Power Platform Technical Debt

From Microsoft Innovation Podcast by Mark Smith [nz365guy]

May 18, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 833

About this episode

The episode discusses how to reduce technical debt in Power Platform and Dynamics 365 by focusing on governance and business outcomes.

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM A practical rethink of how teams use Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to reduce technical debt, improve governance, and build sustainable solutions. The discussion centres on shifting from tech-first thinking to business outcomes, balancing low-code and pro-code principles, and preparing for AI and Copilot. The key insight is that long-term success comes from disciplined governance, reuse, and choosing when to adop...

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Host: Mark Smith

Topics covered

  • Power Platform
  • technical debt
  • governance
  • low-code
  • pro-code
  • business outcomes
  • AI

Keywords

  • technical debt
  • Power Platform
  • Dynamics 365
  • governance
  • low-code
  • pro-code
  • AI
  • Copilot

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Power Platform, Dynamics 365, AI, Copilot

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