Enhance Productivity and Collaboration with Copilot 365
Microsoft Copilot 365 is bringing efficiency to the way businesses work by integrating AI directly into their favorite tools. But adopting this technology effectively requires more than just turning it on. Organizations need to ensure employees are comfortable using it and understand its benefits to integrate it seamlessly into daily tasks. In this guide, we’ll explore the practical strategies to speed up the adoption of Copilot 365 and help your team work smarter, not harder.
Safely Set Up and Use AI Tools
- Employees are increasingly using generative AI at work. In fact, Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trend Index report shows that 78% of employees are bringing their own AI tools (BYOAI) to the workplace, a big jump from earlier reports in 2023. While leaders focus on big-picture AI strategies, employees often adopt tools on their own to boost productivity.
However, without proper guidelines, this can lead to serious risks, including data leaks, compliance violations, and intellectual property issues. By centralizing AI usage with a trusted tool like Copilot, your organization can make AI accessible for everyone while minimizing risks. Since Copilot works within your existing role-based permissions, you can confidently protect sensitive data while empowering your team with AI-driven efficiency.
Encourage Widespread Adoption
- Just like with the early rise of low-code development on Power Platform, building a network of AI champions is a proven way to foster a community of Copilot stakeholders. Start by verifying that your organization meets the necessary prerequisites and assigning licenses tailored to specific job roles.
These steps set the stage for smoother adoption, helping employees embrace generative AI while ensuring proper governance and communication of best practices. Microsoft’s “just enough access” approach ensures data security while guiding organizations in establishing a Copilot Center of Excellence.
Set Clear Performance Metrics
- Performance metrics are essential to gauge the success of Copilot adoption, and while they vary across businesses, certain indicators apply universally. Key metrics like data security, productivity levels, and organizational impact are crucial benchmarks. Microsoft’s Copilot Dashboard now includes powerful tools to help you monitor progress.
Features like trendlines, a value calculator, comparative metrics, and access delegation make it easier to track adoption rates, assess functionality, and measure return on investment. These insights enable your organization to make informed decisions and optimize the implementation of Copilot for maximum impact.
Drive Results with Data-Powered Insights
- Copilot integrates effortlessly with enterprise tools like SharePoint, Outlook, and even Excel, where its new Python functionality simplifies and speeds up data-driven workflows. Powered by Microsoft Graph, Copilot pulls insights from emails, chats, calendars, and other M365 applications, making relevant data readily accessible in various formats. Using Large Language Models (LLMs), it delivers human-like responses to queries, offering actionable insights based on your company’s information.
To maximize Copilot while keeping your data secure, it’s crucial to prepare your data for search, establish robust controls, and configure the tool properly. Hitachi Solutions’ Data & AI team can help with an Analytics Assessment, giving your organization a clear understanding of its data landscape to unlock Copilot’s full potential.
Expand Copilot’s Potential with Extensions
- For advanced users or organizations aiming to enhance collaboration, Microsoft offers Copilot extensions for OneNote and Copilot Pages. These tools simplify note-taking, brainstorming, and project planning by generating prompts and assisting with content creation.
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