Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption: A practical guide for business leaders and consultants

by Mark Smith, Megan Smith

Overview

Seasoned experts Mark Smith and Megan Smith unveil a transformative guide to mastering AI with Microsoft Copilot

Transform your organization using AI-driven solutions with Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption: A practical guide for business leaders and consultants. This book draws on real-world case studies and insights from Microsoft’s early adopters to provide a practical framework for successful AI integration. It emphasizes the importance of leadership alignment, cultural readiness, and continuous skill development, equipping readers with the mindset and methods needed to foster innovation and efficiency in an AI-driven workplace. You will learn how to navigate AI adoption challenges, secure executive support, and build a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

By reading this book, you will:

• Understand and apply successful AI adoption patterns
• Secure executive sponsorship and leadership alignment
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning
• Address common concerns such as data privacy and job role shifts
• Develop essential skills for becoming an AI-enabled organization
• Measure and celebrate both wins and failures in AI initiatives
• Build a network of Copilot Champions within your organization
• Promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Create effective communication plans to engage stakeholders
• Sustain AI adoption through continuous improvement and innovation challenges

About This Book

• For business leaders and consultants aiming to harness the full potential of Microsoft Copilot to drive organizational transformation and innovation
• For change managers and IT professionals looking to implement effective AI adoption strategies and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and adaptability

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780135468036
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	10/10/2025
Series:	Business Skills
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Mark Smith is the founder of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (90DayMC.com), a global program that accelerates careers through structured mentoring, skills development, and community support. Under its banner, he created The AI Advantage—a pathway designed to help any professional develop the skills to become AI-augmented in the Intelligence Age. Known online as nz365guy, Mark is a futurist and co-founder of Cloverbase, where he develops frameworks and advises global organizations—including Microsoft—on AI adoption strategy and skilling. He is a Microsoft AI Platform Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer, and host of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast, where he distills practical lessons from technology pioneers. With more than two decades at the forefront of the technology industry, his mission is to help leaders and consultants drive human-centered innovation empowered by AI.

Megan Smith is a digital strategist, change manager, and AI educator. She is the CEO of Cloverbase, an AI adoption and skilling company that guides organizations through tailored learning journeys and mentoring programs to amplify human intelligence and connection. With a career spanning more than a decade at the intersection of technology and transformation, Megan has led Copilot enablement programs for Microsoft’s global account teams, equipping organizations to embrace AI-driven change. Together with Mark, she created the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge, a career accelerator designed to empower business leaders and consultants with the practical skills to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful innovation.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Preparing for Copilot

CHAPTER 1 Context

CHAPTER 2 Clarity

CHAPTER 3 Commitment

PART 2 Driving change and adoption

CHAPTER 4 Change management

CHAPTER 5 Capability

CHAPTER 6 Compliance

CHAPTER 7 Champions

PART 3 Essential skills to win with AI

CHAPTER 8 Conversation

CHAPTER 9 Critical thinking

CHAPTER 10 Communication

PART 4 Sustaining and measuring success

CHAPTER 11 Continuous Improvement

CHAPTER 12 Culture

APPENDIX A Microsoft AI hackathon playbook

APPENDIX B Microsoft 365 Copilot beginner promptathon playbook 

APPENDIX C Microsoft 365 Copilot intermediate promptathon playbook 

APPENDIX D Microsoft 365 Copilot advanced promptathon playbook 

APPENDIX E Microsoft AI innovation challenge playbook