Viva Engage (and before that Yammer) has had a bit of a reputation problem, some people love it, some hate it. With brilliant features designed to heighten engagement between colleagues and enable leaders and communicators to reach everyone in an organisation, it is time to review where Viva Engage sits in your organisation. With the ability to read and interact via Teams, Outlook and the native tools, features like Questions and Answers, Leadership Corner, and deep analytics, Viva Engage has a lot more potential to help reinforce the culture of an organisation. In this session, I will share details of the features, how I use it in Microsoft and how my clients see it helping their organisations.

In this session, we explore how Microsoft Copilots can significantly enhance strategic planning and execution. By seamlessly integrating with familiar tools and platforms, Copilots empower teams to streamline processes, improve artifact quality, and expedite goal attainment. Key areas of focus: 1. Accelerating Strategy Development: ○ Copilots assist in constructing robust strategies by leveraging tools such as Word and PowerPoint. These familiar applications facilitate the creation and presentation of strategic plans. 2. Design Thinking with Whiteboard: ○ Whiteboard enables teams to employ Design Thinking techniques. Copilots enhance this process by providing intelligent insights during strategy elaboration. 3. Viva Goals for Tracking: ○ Using Copilot in Viva Goals to set up objectives and key results to allow real-time tracking of objectives. Teams can monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and make informed adjustments. 4. Teams for Progress and Reporting: ○ Microsoft Teams serves as a hub for collaboration and communication. Using Copilot in Teams can simplify progress updates, reporting and foster transparency. Whether you’re embarking on a strategic journey or fine-tuning existing goals, using Microsoft Copilots can offer a wealth of capabilities. From initial planning to execution, Copilots can empower teams, optimise processes, and drive success.