Learn to leverage Microsoft's new AI tool, Copilot, for enhanced productivity at work
In Microsoft 365 Copilot At Work: Using AI to Get the Most from Your Business Data and Favorite Apps, a team of software and AI experts delivers a comprehensive guide to unlocking the full potential of Microsoft's groundbreaking AI tool, Copilot. Written for people new to AI, as well as experienced users, this book provides a hands-on roadmap for integrating Copilot into your daily workflow. You'll find the knowledge and strategies you need to maximize your team's productivity and drive success.
The authors offer you a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of AI fundamentals, including machine learning, large language models, and generative AI versus summative AI. You'll also discover:
- How Copilot utilizes AI technologies to provide real-time intelligent assistance and revolutionize the way you work with Microsoft 365 apps
- Practical Implementation Strategies for project and change management, as well as practical guidance on rolling out Copilot within your organization
- Specific use cases, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, and how Copilot can streamline tasks and boost efficiency across various Microsoft applications
Take your Copilot proficiency to the next level with advanced AI concepts, usage monitoring, and custom development techniques. Delve into Microsoft Framework Accelerator, Copilot plugins, semantic kernels, and custom plugin development, empowering you to tailor Copilot to your organization's unique needs and workflows. Get ready to revolutionize your productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot!
SANDAR VAN LAAN is a Senior Principal at Slalom within the Microsoft Modern Work and AI space, leading Copilot rollouts across multiple clients and demonstrating a deep understanding of AI and its practical applications in the enterprise environment. His strategic approach has been instrumental in guiding organizations through the adoption process, ensuring seamless integration and maximizing the benefits of AI technologies.
JARED MATFESS serves as an AI Architect at AvePoint, bringing more than two decades of experience within the Microsoft ecosystem to his role. He has been honored with the Microsoft MVP award six times for the Office App & Services category and is actively engaged in sharing his expertise at various community events. Jared’s primary ambition is to assist organizations in their transformation by leveraging advanced technologies like AI.
THOMAS FLOCK is a senior consultant at Slalom and specializes in data integrating using AI. His father was a senior engineer for MCI starting in 1983 when he was born, so Thomas has been around computers all his life. Thomas grew up in the Fairfax Virginia area and his first job was for Network Access Solutions in Herndon as a TCP/IP tester.
ANN REID is a keen early adopter and experienced M365 Copilot implementation consultant with Slalom. With over 20 years of IT experience, she recognizes the transformative impact of M365 Copilot on organizations as well as challenges it presents. She shares some practical knowledge and strategies for building robust information protection capabilities and demystifies the process of prompt engineering for M365 Copilot.
