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Driving Productivity: Copilot from Driver’s Seat to Board Seat
Microsoft 365 Copilot’s latest updates are putting AI everywhere you work – even in your car. This blog post explores how Mercedes-Benz is turning the car into a “third workspace” with Teams and Copilot, new Copilot features that convert emails, documents, and meetings into audio summaries, four productivity-boosting Copilot upgrades (from voice activation to Excel-PowerPoint integration), and an AI tool that builds SharePoint pages for you.

Chris McNulty
Jul 30, 202513 min read


From Lean to Lead – A Consultant-Turned-Owner Story – Damien Lacey
Lean Six Sigma expert Damien Lacey shares how he transformed from consultant to owner, applying operational excellence principles to turn around a manufacturing business from within.

Chris McNulty
Jul 29, 20255 min read


Key Steps to Drive Transformation in Your Business
In today's fast-paced business environment, transformation is not just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Organizations that effectively...

Chris McNulty
Jul 24, 20253 min read


The King of Data Migration Magic with Jordan (Uytterhagen)
Free your data from legacy systems and learn how to prepare for an AI‑driven future in this Polaris episode featuring Cadence Solutions CEO Jordan Utytterhagen.

Chris McNulty
Jul 23, 20257 min read


The Future of Copilot – The Magnificent Seven
This week’s Summer of Copilot article explores new features that could make Microsoft 365 Copilot even more powerful for business users. From a unified Copilot chat that follows you across Outlook, Teams, and Excel, to smart prompt templates that simplify complex requests, to the newly announced Copilot Memory for personalized AI responses – we cover it all. Other highlights include an AI meeting scheduler to automate calendar chaos, interactive “podcast-style” AI summaries.

Chris McNulty
Jul 21, 202515 min read


UX Marks the Spot – Navigating the Customer Journey with Ginny Delaitre
Ginny Delaitre (CEO of VDS Digital) explores how modern marketing blends user experience design, persona mapping, & storytelling on Polaris.

Chris McNulty
Jul 18, 20257 min read


AI in Action: How New Copilot Features are Changing Content Management and Productivity
This post explores how AI tools like Copilot and SharePoint Autofill are transforming content management and productivity. Emphasizing human-centered adoption, it highlights practical strategies, user engagement, and recent advancements making AI integration smoother and more impactful for organizations.

Chris McNulty
Jul 13, 202517 min read


Co-Piloting the Future – Custom AI Agents with Enterprise Control
As Copilot Studio and Microsoft’s Copilot Control System set the stage for secure, enterprise-ready AI, the following #SummerOfCopilot updates explore real-world adoption, key innovations, and practical tips to help organizations maximize the promise and power of Copilot and agents.

Chris McNulty
Jul 11, 202516 min read


Synergy over Silos – the New Age of Knowledge
An eye-opening conversation with Gabe Karawani on how ClearPeople turns fragmented enterprise knowledge into a competitive advantage through integrated AI and smart knowledge management.

Chris McNulty
Jul 11, 20257 min read


Steps to Crafting a Comprehensive Brand Identity
Creating a compelling brand identity is vital for any business aiming to stand out in today's crowded marketplace. A strong brand identity not only defines who you are but also determines how your audience perceives you. In this guide, we'll delve into the essential steps to develop a robust brand identity that resonates with your target audience and sets you apart from competitors.

Chris McNulty
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Copilot Goes Ubiquitous
In Week 4 of my #SummerOfCopilot series on LinkedIn, we explored how AI is becoming embedded in the modern workplace, from the apps we use every day to the depths of our company intranet.

Chris McNulty
Jul 7, 202512 min read


Two Miles High and Rising - Kelly Schuknecht
On the latest spisode of Polaris, thought leadership marketer Kelly Schuknecht shares how to step out from behind the scenes and become a recognized industry authority through speaking engagements, content creation, and authentic personal branding.

Chris McNulty
Jul 3, 20256 min read


M-Files and Microsoft: A New Era of Document Management
Discover how M-Files and Microsoft are transforming document management. Their new partnership integrates M-Files’ intelligent platform with Microsoft 365’s powerful cloud, offering seamless, native document storage and new possibilities for your business.

Chris McNulty
Jul 1, 20256 min read


Polaris: The Introvert’s Guide to Influence
In our latest podcast, I sat down with Crissy Conner, known as The Visible CEO, to talk about why visibility is the new currency for business and technology leaders. Crissy is a visibility strategist and coach who helps entrepreneurs and executives.

Chris McNulty
Jun 30, 20256 min read


From Tacit Knowledge to Talking Agents: Navigating Copilot’s Next Evolution
I’m posting daily series of Copilot updates on LinkedIn – the #SummerOfCopilot series. For the most recent completed week (through June 22) I covered Copilot for Viva Engage; MCP and A2A protocols for AI integration, and upcoming enhancements to Copilot Notebooks.

Chris McNulty
Jun 30, 202510 min read


Understanding the Foundations of a Strong Brand Strategy
A strong brand strategy not only defines how your audience perceives your business but also lays the groundwork for your marketing actions.

Chris McNulty
Jun 28, 20254 min read


First Encounters with Microsoft’s Copilot Researcher & Analyst
As part of our summer-long series exploring Microsoft Copilot in depth, I recap what we've shared about Researcher, Analyst, and Copilot Tuning.

Chris McNulty
Jun 26, 20254 min read


Trends and Insights from Microsoft’s Latest AI Innovations
We're kicking off our #SummerOfCopilot LinkedIn series - and our #MonthOfAgents series as well!

Chris McNulty
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Building Delight - Inside Microsoft Product Management
In our latest Polaris episode, I sat down with Sean Squires to demystify what product managers at Microsoft really do. We explored...

Chris McNulty
Jun 17, 20258 min read


Not Too Big, Not Too Small – TechCon is Just Right
In our latest Polaris episode, we explore how mid-sized tech conferences (like TechCon 365 Seattle – coming up June 27) are closing the AI skills gap and sparking community engagement – with guest David Wilhelm sharing insights on training, diversity, and the unique power of in-person connection.

Chris McNulty
Jun 11, 20256 min read
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