FULL SHOW NOTES
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• A brief introduction about Daniel, Jeff and Rob’s personal & family background. Where they live & how they spend their time when not working.   
• Discussions about their journey to Microsoft  
• Introduction to the Catalyst program  
• Discusses the history of Microsoft Catalyst and Methodology  
• Importance of Modern Business Engagement  
• Relationship between Design Thinking, Business Decision Maker and Microsoft Catalyst – taking requirements from the customer.   
• The impact of Catalyst on business  
• Discusses the four pillars of Microsoft Catalyst – Inspire, Design, empower and Achieve  
• Understanding its importance with Partners in modern business engagement   
• Talks about the resources used in the methodology  
• The type of search things they need to better understand the building blocks around customer journey mapping, empathy mapping, and wireframe   
• Is Catalyst part of the business?  
• Understanding the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation   
• The importance of embracing these technologies for functional consultants and the impact on their business  
• What are the specific sets of steps the Catalyst programs provide?  

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Bill and Melinda Gates foundation   

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