The shortage of Microsoft Dynamics help: Real or self-induced?

Many companies are experiencing a shortage of Microsoft Dynamics workers.  Whether it is Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement (CRM) or Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (AX), there doesn't seem to be a large enough pool of knowledgeable people out there to fill all the open jobs.

Listening to people at events or meetings, you hear that their companies need extra consultants or that they cannot find qualified candidates for the different Dynamics functional roles.  The conventional wisdom is that there just aren’t enough experienced Dynamics people out there.

What is really going on?

Problem: Analog services in a digital world

In the Dynamics world you hear the words “Digital Transformation” in every marketing campaign, on every website, and from all the salespeople. Microsoft partners are now trying to help companies use Dynamics 365 in more mobile scenarios and encourage efficient operations and collaboration.