irections emea 2025 poznan
4-6 November 2025 in Poznan, Poland

Directions EMEA 2025

Join us for Directions EMEA 2025 - experience the latest updates from Microsoft and the ecosystem while connecting with the entire Business Central community, including resellers, add-on providers, Microsoft, CSPs, MVPs, developers, consultants, sales and marketing professionals, and business leaders.  Fuel your motivation, inspiration, and success through sharing and collaboration.

Delivering BC in the Age of AI: Which Soft Skills Still Matter?

As AI tools become increasingly embedded in how we gather requirements, prototype solutions, and deliver Business Central projects, the skills we rely on as consultants are evolving. From AI-generated documentation to intelligent copilots guiding users in real time, the landscape of Dynamics 365 project delivery is changing fast.

But while how we deliver is shifting, the why remains the same and it's still rooted in human connection.

In this session, Andy and Phil will explore how AI is reshaping traditional workshop engagements. They will look at why soft skills like empathy, active listening, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management remain essential, but now need to be applied in new and nuanced ways to make the most of the AI tools that are becoming part of everyday delivery.

This talk will offer practical tips for consultants and project teams who want to harness AI without losing the human touch. You'll leave with a fresh perspective on how to create meaningful synergy between smart tools and soft skills and why your emotional intelligence might just be your most future-proof asset.

Whether you're a functional consultant, project manager, or developer, if you're involved in delivering Dynamics 365 Business Central and supporting users through change and adoption, this session is for you.

Speakers:

Andrew Wingate

Microsoft MVP for Dynamics 365 Business Central

I am passionate about using technology to understand and solve real business problems. I love sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and finding out how others solve problems. My Dynamics journey started with NAV in 2015 as an end-user, I moved to the Microsoft partner channel in 2022 where I've focused on Business Central, AL Coding, Power Platform and more recently AI prompt engineering.

Phil Berrill

Head of ERP, Prosperity 24/7 | MCT

Phil Berrill is Head of ERP at Prosperity 24/7 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer with over a decade of experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics solutions globally. A qualified accountant, he combines financial acumen with technical expertise to deliver transformative ERP solutions.

Phil has led digital transformation projects across a wide range of sectors, including utilities, government, financial services, retail, manufacturing, construction, and real estate.

With deep expertise in Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central, Phil specialises in solution architecture, implementation, business analysis, and user training. He also brings hands-on knowledge of Business Intelligence, the Power Platform, and app development.