In this episode of Our Tech for Business podcast, Todd, the COO and CSO, and Kelsey, the graphic designer and brand strategist, delve into the effective use of AI prompting tools like Microsoft's Copilot. They share personal experiences and practical applications, including quick-start strategies, campaign briefs, business communications, and the intricacies of crafting the perfect prompt. The conversation also touches on advanced prompting techniques, the importance of brand voice, and troubleshooting common AI errors. The future of AI, including the role of agentic AI and the potential for AI agents, is also discussed. Join us for an insightful discussion on leveraging AI to enhance productivity and creativity in business.

Resources:

• https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/prompt-like-a-pro-with-microsoft-copilot-in-teams/4141986
• https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/prompt-like-a-pro-8-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-copilot-in-teams/4195028
• https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft_365blog/favorite-microsoft-365-copilot-prompts/4270282
• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/introducing-agents-943e563d-602d-40fa-bdd1-dbc83f582466
• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/learn-about-copilot-prompts-f6c3b467-f07c-4db1-ae54-ffac96184dd5

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

00:17 Creative Uses of AI in Business

01:39 Effective Email Communication with AI

06:02 AI's Role in Summarizing and Communication

07:47 Advanced Prompting Techniques

13:53 Personal and Brand Voice with AI

19:20 Building an Info Base for Brand Consistency

20:25 Leveraging AI for Efficient Data Management

23:39 Troubleshooting AI Hallucinations

27:28 Iterative Prompting Techniques

35:28 Future of AI and Agentic AI

40:27 Conclusion and Future Prospects