Copilot Wake-Up Call How to (Finally) Make it Worth the Money

Copilot Wake-Up Call How to (Finally) Make it Worth the Money

Author: Maryrose Lyons March 8, 2025 Duration: 23:06

If your Microsoft Copilot feels like an expensive extra rather than an essential assistant, you need this episode. Maryrose Lyons and Beau Warren tackle Copilot head-on, sharing precise, practical hacks to help you squeeze genuine value out of your investment. Learn how to deploy specialised agents, tighten up your data governance, use Outlook and Teams like a pro, and finally understand how to make Copilot earn its keep. No more wasted potential - just clarity, efficiency, and genuine productivity boosts.


Summary

In this episode of Chatting GPT, Maryrose Lyons speaks with Beau Warren about the current state of Microsoft's Co-Pilot, its functionalities, and its integration into various business applications. They discuss the promise of Co-Pilot, the role of agents, and how to maximise its use in Teams and Outlook. The conversation also touches on data governance issues, the challenges companies face in implementing Co-Pilot, and the importance of training and readiness for users.


Takeaways

Co-Pilot is envisioned as a supercharged search tool for files.

Agents can be specialised GPTs trained on specific company data.

Co-Pilot can generate meeting summaries and documentation from transcripts.

Data governance is crucial for companies using Co-Pilot.

Outlook's Summarise feature helps users catch up on long email threads.

Co-Pilot can assist in creating formulas and data analysis in Excel.

Companies need to ensure proper access controls to prevent data leaks.

Training and readiness are essential for effective Co-Pilot use.

Microsoft offers a six-week readiness course for Co-Pilot users.

Smaller companies may benefit more from Co-Pilot due to agility.


The Microsoft Copilot training: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/copilot-tutorial-what-s-for-dinner-3c0e65b1-7e64-49b2-b88c-23c5c372cd62


Our (far superior) training: Copilot Masterclass takes place live on 25 March: https://www.instituteofaistudies.com/product/copilot-crash-course


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Maryrose Lyons brings her experience from the AI Institute to Chatting GPT, a podcast that digs into the practical realities of artificial intelligence. Instead of theoretical discussions, these are grounded conversations with the directors, founders, and strategists who are implementing AI solutions right now. You’ll hear from people who have moved their organizations beyond pilot projects into genuine transformation, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and why. The focus often lands on the built environment-exploring how AI is actively reshaping design processes, construction methodologies, and facility management from the studio to the job site. This series is built on the premise that the most valuable lessons come from those with hands-on experience. Each episode unpacks the human decisions behind the technology, offering tangible insights for professionals in technology, business, and education who are navigating their own courses. By listening to this podcast, you gain access to a rare dialogue about applied intelligence, where the conversation is always rooted in real-world execution and impact.
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