In this episode, I sit down with Abram Jackson, Principal Product Manager Leadat Microsoft working on Microsoft 365 Copilot, agents, and extensibility. Abram has been leading the charge on agent-based experiences and joins me to talk about:• How agents fit into the future of productivity• The architecture behind grounding and context• Why good instructions matter• Real use cases for Copilot in organizations• The importance of opinionated agents• What’s next for AI in the enterpriseWhether you're building your first AI agent, wondering how to drive adoption, or just curious about what's coming next in Copilot and generative AI, this is a must-listen conversation.👇 Abram Jackson Ressources🔗 Blog – https://www.abramjackson.com🔗 Podcast (Return on Intelligence YouTube Playlist) –    • Return on Intelligence  🔗 LinkedIn –   / abramj  🔗Twitter/X – https://x.com/abrakjamson🔗 Newsletter (LinkedIn) –   / 7273833068849709056  👇 Connect with me (Samuel Boulanger)🔗 LinkedIn –   / samuelboulanger  🔗 Newsletter (Mastering AI for Productivity) – https://samuelboulangerai.substack.com/🔗 Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/samuelbo...🔗 Connect with me on X : x.com/itsSamuelAI

In this episode of Mastering AI with the Experts, I sit down with Cadie Kneip, Senior Readiness Business Program Manager at Microsoft, to uncover the secrets behind successful AI adoption in organizations. With her innovative Copilot Champs program, Cadie has created a movement that transformed how Microsoft employees embrace and share AI tools.What you'll learn in this video:

• How Microsoft built the Copilot Champs community that grew to 7,000+ members through peer-to-peer learning
• Practical strategies for driving AI adoption without forcing technology on reluctant users
• Insights on gamification and making learning fun through initiatives like Camp Copilot and Power Hours- Why the "human element" is critical for AI implementation success
• How to measure AI adoption impact and track improvement in productivity

Whether you're an IT leader looking to improve AI tool adoption, a change manager planning a rollout, or anyone interested in building technology champions in your organization, this conversation provides a blueprint for turning AI potential into real-world results.

Links to assets mentioned during the podcast... and more...

• Microsoft 365 Copilot Virtual Skilling Event Framework – Microsoft Adoption
• Community with purpose: Deploying Viva Engage at Microsoft in three chapters - Inside Track Blog
• Driving Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption with Our Copilot Champs Community
• Return to Summer Camp: Making Microsoft 365 Copilot Fun with Camp Copilot

In this episode of Mastering AI with the Expert, I sit down with Neha Sharma, Data & AI Specialist at Microsoft, to explore how organizations can assess their AI maturity and build a foundation for impactful AI solutions.

From data governance to scaling AI initiatives, Neha shares practical advice and real-world examples that highlight how businesses and public sector organizations can unlock the full potential of AI.