The Power Platform: Speaking Technology and Business | #PowerTalks Ep. 56

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In this episode of Power Talks, Griffin talks with Therman Trotman about how he’s someone who thrives at the intersection of people and platforms. We discuss how this is everybody's secret weapon as the Power Platform and Microsoft technology continues to evolve and how SharePoint is often underutilized by most organizations. Check out the entire conversation to learn about how to "stay out of the weeds" when talking to business decision makers, how to better utilize SharePoint in organizations, and even hear some life advice to help you reach your full potential.

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Who is Therman?

Today on PowerTalks, we’re joined by Therman Trotman, a SharePoint SME, trainer, and business strategist with over 20 years of IT experience, including 15+ years focused on SharePoint. Therman isn’t your typical tech expert—he’s someone who thrives at the intersection of people and platforms. While he's well-versed in SharePoint development and training, his real passion lies in helping business leaders unlock the value of tools they already pay for, so they can lead more and worry less about the tech. He stands out not only for his depth of knowledge, but for his refreshing, people-first approach to technology. Whether working one-on-one with leadership or delivering training, Therman’s goal is always the same: empower others through practical simplicity.

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How do you bridge the gap between tech teams and business leaders? In this episode of #PowerTalks, we sit down with a Power Platform expert who has spent over 15 years helping executives, strategists, and non-technical stakeholders truly understand the value of tools like SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, and Copilot Studio.

If you've ever struggled to explain a low-code solution to a leadership team—or convince decision-makers that technology isn’t just IT’s problem—this episode is for you.

What we dive into:

🔥 How to communicate technology in business terms

🔥 Common myths leaders believe about SharePoint and Microsoft business apps

🔥 The evolution of SharePoint and why it’s still relevant today

🔥 The mindset shift from “if you build it, they will come” to human-centered digital adoption

🔥 Real-world success stories where Power Platform finally clicked for leadership

🔥 Lessons learned the hard way—and how they shape better tech strategy today

🔥 How to help others find purpose and clarity in their tech journey

This isn’t just about building apps—it’s about aligning Power Platform, Copilot AI, SharePoint, and your business goals in a way that drives meaningful change.

📌 Keywords: Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform business use, SharePoint leadership strategy, low-code adoption, Copilot AI in business, human-centered technology, communicating tech to leadership

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:28 - People vs. Platforms

13:34 - The Biggest Misconception

17:36 - A Lightbulb Moment

23:49 - SharePoint Deep Dive

28:25 - A Career Lesson

39:26 - After Hours Happy Hour

44:38 - Connect with Therman