170 -How Partners Help this Business Applications Leader Leapfrog the Future of Work?

Microsoft's Business Applications Ecosystem Leader Joins Ultimate Guide to Partnering®

How Partners Help this Business Applications Leader Leapfrog the Future of Work? I interviewed an ecosystem leader who shares what companies are doing differently to be the best in the business and change the game in an industry dominated by its competitors. Monique Hayward, Microsoft's Business Application Partner Ecosystem Leader, shares the big vision Microsoft has for the future of work, how it's leveraging the power of its cloud, and its immense commitment to its partners to lead the path forward.

In Monique’s Words

Monique Hayward is the Senior Director for Business Applications Ecosystem Marketing at Microsoft Corporation.  She leads the team responsible for the marketing strategy and programs to accelerate the growth of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform products with independent software vendors and systems integrators.

Monique worked for 22 years at Intel Corporation, leading teams and managing strategic marketing, communications, and business development programs in Information Technology, Data Center Platforms, Software & Services, Global Diversity, Mobile Platforms, and Corporate Marketing. 

Monique is also an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Monique's debut book, Divas Doing Business: What the Guidebooks Don’t Tell You About Being a Woman Entrepreneur, features a foreword by Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman.  Her latest book is, Get Your Hustle On! It’s Not Just About Getting a Job, But Building a Rewarding Career.

What You’ll Learn

* Monique's Career Journey (2:24)

* Her Four Pillars for Partners (12:21)

* How Microsoft is investing in the business applications ecosystem (21:25)

* The synergies of Business Applications with Modern Work (23:58)

* What are the three things she looks for in a successful partner? (28:52)

* Being a megaphone marketer? (34:11)

* Advice to set each of us up for success in 2023? (39:47)

Creating Ultimate Partnerships

Let’s face it, we all have seen partnerships that look good on paper but never live up to their expected results. There are many reasons why partnerships fail, and at Ultimate Partnerships, we help you get it right by applying a proven set of best practices and frameworks. If you want to learn more, follow the link in the show notes, or visit our website.

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Links from this Episode

* https://podfollow.com/ultimate-guide-to-partnering