Enterprise Automation with Power Automate

Enterprise Automation with Power Automate is more than just a how-to manual. It is a comprehensive guide designed to transform how you think about and approach automation. By focusing on underlying mechanics and strategic principles, this book strengthens you to build and optimize automations that streamline processes and enhance efficiency for individuals and enterprises alike.

Explore the core components of Power Automate and learn to leverage its features effectively. The book provides a structured approach to preparing, executing, and expanding automation initiatives, ensuring you can adapt to the constantly evolving demands of work. This mindset shift enables you to tackle any challenge, from personal productivity to complex organizational workflows. As you progress, the focus shifts from individual solutions to enterprise-wide strategies. You will learn to implement robust governance, security, and monitoring practices, fostering a culture of automation that ensures scalability and continuous improvement. 

By the end of this book, readers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement enterprise-grade automation solutions, reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation across your enterprise. This guide teaches you to transform your operational effectiveness, maximize return on investment, and set yourself up for long-term success in the world of automation.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Identify and evaluate automation opportunities in your organization.
● Design and implement efficient workflows using Power Automate's tools.
● Apply a structured approach to preparing and executing automation initiatives.
● Establish governance frameworks for secure, scalable automation practices.
● Develop strategies for enterprise-wide automation adoption and optimization.
● Transform operational effectiveness through strategic automation thinking.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is for anyone looking to enhance productivity through automation, from beginners eager to learn to experts seeking to refine their approach. Whether you are an individual contributor or an enterprise leader, this guide offers a comprehensive framework for transforming operational effectiveness through strategic automation.

1. Discovering the Foundations of Automation
2. Introduction to Power Automate
3. Unveiling the Automation Value Proposition
4. Choosing the Right Tool and When
5. Trekking Through the Anatomy of a Flow
6. Initiating Your Inaugural Cloud Flow
7. Embarking on Your Maiden Desktop Flow
8. Principles of Variables, Conditional Logic, and Expressions
9. Trailside Troubleshooting
10. Guiding with Popular Scenarios
11. Navigating the Approvals Terrain
12. Pathway to Power Platform Integration
13. The Frontier with HTTP and Custom Connectors
14. The Wilderness of Artificial Intelligence
15. Taming the Camp by Management and Administration
16. Fortifying with Security Auditing and Monitoring
17. Conquering Community and Collaborative Strategies
18. Expansion Through Scalability and Continuous Improvement
19. Wilderness Essays on Wisdom and Perils

Michael Heath is a passionate automation extensibility expert with over 15 years of experience reimagining and transforming spaces through technology. His diverse background in education, behavioral neuroscience, game theory, and information technology allows him to craft creative solutions that drive transformation and enablement. Michael leverages innovative technologies, including automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, to enhance organizational efficiency and foster a culture of innovation.

Driven by a personal philosophy of continuous learning and exploration, Michael believes that innovation stems from curiosity, creativity, and imagination. He thrives on utilizing his multidisciplinary knowledge to catalyze transformative initiatives that streamline operations and revolutionize how organizations operate, and individuals work.

When he is not immersed in transformation initiatives, Michael dedicates his time to family adventures and creating lasting memories. An avid traveler, he delights in exploring new destinations, immersing himself in diverse cultures, and savoring exotic cuisines with his loved ones. Michael's passion for live music often leads him to concerts and festivals, where he enjoys the vibrant energy of performances with friends and family.

At home in Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael channels his creativity into cooking delicious dishes and tackling home renovation projects. Whether laced up in hiking boots for an outdoor expedition, experimenting in the kitchen, or planning the next family getaway, Michael embraces the wonders of life outside work with the same enthusiasm he brings to his professional endeavors.