8 Webinars for the Future of Work with Microsoft Copilot
The future of work is here, and Microsoft Copilot is transforming how businesses operate. To help professionals unlock its full potential, we launched the Future of Work with Microsoft Copilot Webinar Series, an eight-part program designed to provide actionable strategies, platform updates, and integrations that maximize productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Crafted and hosted by Jeff Lizerbram, our Presales Architect with over 25 years of experience in Modern Workplace and Cloud Services, the series featured expert insights and real-world demonstrations to help you work smarter and faster.
Table of Contents
- Microsoft Copilot Webinar Series: Episode Highlights
- AI Prompting: Strategies for Better Copilot Results
- Copilot Scheduler & Researcher: Planning and Reminders on Autopilot
- Copilot Notebooks: AI-Powered Thinking Spaces
- Copilot Create: Streamlining Ideation to Execution
- Copilot Analyst: Smarter Data Workflows in Excel
- Copilot Agents: Your New Digital Teammates
- Copilot Studio Deep Dive: Build Highly Customized AI Agents
- Copilot & Power Automate: AI-Driven Workflows in Action
- Conclusion
Episode 1 | Prompt Like a Pro
Strategies for Better Copilot Results
Microsoft Copilot is only as powerful as the prompts you give it. In this episode, you will learn how to craft effective prompts that deliver accurate and relevant results across Microsoft 365 apps. Our expert demonstrates real-world examples in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, showing how contextual prompts can reduce manual tasks and free up time for strategic work.Key Takeaways:
- How to use contextual prompts for faster, more accurate outcomes
- Real-world demos of Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Practical strategies to apply immediately to your workflow
Episode 2 | Copilot Scheduler and Researcher
AI-Driven Workflows in Action
Managing meetings, tasks, and research can consume hours of your day. This episode shows how Copilot’s Scheduler and Researcher features automate daily updates, organize your calendar, and create rich documentation using trusted sources. Learn how GPT-5 turns Copilot from an assistant into a strategist.Key Takeaways:
- Automate daily work updates to stay ahead of meetings and tasks
- Create accurate documentation using AI-powered research
- Use Copilot to plan smarter and reclaim your time
Episode 3 | Inside Copilot Notebooks
AI-Powered Thinking Spaces
Copilot Notebooks is your new workspace for brainstorming, planning, and collaboration. Unlike traditional note-taking, Notebooks provides a persistent AI-powered environment for long-form thinking and team ideation. Our expert demonstrates how to summarize meetings, structure content, and integrate with OneNote for seamless workflows.Key Takeaways:
- Capture and organize complex ideas with Copilot Notebooks
- Summarize meetings and collaborate on brainstorming sessions
- Understand when to use Notebooks versus OneNote
Episode 4 | Copilot Create
From Idea to Polished Product in Minutes
Turning ideas into polished deliverables often takes hours. Copilot Create changes that by helping you generate reports, presentations, and proposals in minutes. Learn how to overcome writer’s block, save time, and maintain control over tone and style.Key Takeaways:
- Instantly transform rough notes into professional documents
- Direct Copilot’s tone and format to match your brand
- Understand when to use Create Hub versus in-app Copilot
Episode 5 | Copilot Analyst
Smarter Data Workflows in Excel
Data analysis can be complex, but Copilot Analyst makes it simple. This episode shows how to analyze, summarize, and visualize data using natural language instead of formulas. Learn how to apply advanced reasoning with “Think Deeper” mode and leverage Python integration for secure, transparent workflows.Key Takeaways:
- Use Copilot to analyze and visualize data quickly
- Apply multi-step reasoning for deeper insights
- Combine Python and OpenAI for secure data handling
Episode 6 | Copilot Agents
Your New Digital Teammates
Copilot Agents act as digital teammates that automate tasks and streamline communication. This episode reveals how to customize and deploy agents inside Word, Outlook, Teams, and more. See real-world examples of organizations using agents to boost productivity.Key Takeaways:
- How Copilot Agents work inside Microsoft 365 tools
- Simple ways to customize agents for your workflows
- When to use agents versus manual prompting
Episode 7 | Copilot Studio Deep Dive
Build Highly Customized AI Agents
Automation is one of the most impactful use cases for AI. This episode shows how to combine Copilot with Power Automate to create workflows that run themselves. Learn how to trigger actions, send approvals, and streamline operations using natural language prompts.Key Takeaways:
- Connect Copilot and Power Automate for seamless automation
- Real-world examples of onboarding, service requests, and approvals
- Tips for starting AI-driven automation in your organization
Episode 8 | Copilot and Power Automate
AI-Driven Workflows in Action
Automation is one of the most impactful use cases for AI. This episode shows how to combine Copilot with Power Automate to create workflows that run themselves. Learn how to trigger actions, send approvals, and streamline operations using natural language prompts.Key Takeaways:
- Connect Copilot and Power Automate for seamless automation
- Real-world examples of onboarding, service requests, and approvals
- Tips for starting AI-driven automation in your organization
Conclusion
Microsoft Copilot is more than a productivity tool. It is a catalyst for innovation and efficiency. From smarter prompts to automated workflows, these sessions demonstrate how AI can save time, improve collaboration, and transform the way you work.
Dive Deeper
Catch up anytime with our full on-demand series and discover how Microsoft Copilot can transform the way you work.
- Access All Copilot webinar episodes → Visit our Events Page
- Master your prompts → Download the Prompt Starter Pack
- Plan your AI journey → Get the AI Implementation Roadmap
Ready to bring these ideas to life? Chat with one of our experts to learn how Managed Solution can provide hands-on implementation services and tailored guidance to make Copilot work for you.