Podcast #21 Create a Second Brain with Copilot Notebooks

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GlbWibcIXVpHtGWhlhxEq?si=5hxOlUcnRZWzmUTyqygsUA Welcome back to the Level Up M365 Podcast. In Episode 21, we explore how Microsoft Copilot Notebooks can be used to create a "second brain" for individuals, teams, and organizations. Along the way, we discuss recent Microsoft 365 updates, the importance of knowledge retention, and practical automation scenarios that can transform how IT teams … Continue reading Podcast #21 Create a Second Brain with Copilot Notebooks →

Podcast #20 Fireside Chat Too Much Governance Can Stiffen Innovation

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AgfbcsLNZkaQtrTk42jIk?si=GhIsgJD5Se-QHFjtL7PB8g Episode 20 – Transcription Timeline 00:03 — Opening Thesis Core statement: “Governance should come after innovation.” Sets the theme: guardrails slow creativity. 00:07 — Welcome & Context Host introduces the episode: “Hi all, welcome to another fireside chat.” Notes this is Episode 20 and the second consecutive release. 00:14 — Serendipitous Timing Mentions the … Continue reading Podcast #20 Fireside Chat Too Much Governance Can Stiffen Innovation →

Podcast #19 Fireside Chat mitigate risk with software development

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OdWcb7osK0BEsJ36Eqb3X?si=xQUwejDcSWaM_S1H2oFxhw Show Notes with Timestamps 00:03 — Welcome & Episode Setup Joe opens Episode 19 of the Level Up M365 Podcast. This episode is a fireside chat focused on a broader philosophy rather than strictly Microsoft 365. 00:12 — Episode Theme: Mitigating Software Development Risk Introduction of the central topic: how to reduce risk in … Continue reading Podcast #19 Fireside Chat mitigate risk with software development →

Podcast #18 Project for the Web Retirement and Project Management Options in M365

Photo credit: Gemini https://open.spotify.com/episode/4F2bdupDJLCvWnpMrC5SUU?si=e0f98ddc72ca4132 Timestamped Summary of Episode 18 Transcript 00:00–00:03 — Episode Intro Announces Episode 18 of the Level Up M365 Podcast. Topic focus: Project for the Web retirement, updates to Microsoft Planner, and general M365 project management direction. 00:03–00:12 — Show Introduction Host: Joe Cole. Audience: M365 admins, pros, and business users. Purpose: … Continue reading Podcast #18 Project for the Web Retirement and Project Management Options in M365 →

Podcast #17: Gantt Chart Options in Microsoft 365

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mj3on7OLOSPF2EsF7oedf?si=H8DHbcVgT-S7bgkrA5bgYw Web link to player: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mj3on7OLOSPF2EsF7oedf?si=H8DHbcVgT-S7bgkrA5bgYw AI Generated Segment‑by‑Segment Summary (by Timestamp) 00:04–00:27 — Introduction Introduces the episode (Level Up M365, Episode 17). Joe Cole welcomes listeners and notes he’s slightly under the weather. Outlines the agenda: personal updates, 2026 plans, M365 news, Gantt chart options, and tip of the week. 00:27–01:24 — Sponsor & … Continue reading Podcast #17: Gantt Chart Options in Microsoft 365 →

Podcast #16: From Generic to Genius – Personalized AI with Copilot Memory

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3s5OLphX1a2rnaqDUS4njy?si=7CVcIfD8RwuFaf4rqjE4QA link to episode web player - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3s5OLphX1a2rnaqDUS4njy?si=7CVcIfD8RwuFaf4rqjE4QA Episode 16: From Generic to Genius – Personalized AI with Copilot Memory Timestamps 00:00 – Intro Joe Cole introduces the episode and its focus on Microsoft 365 and Copilot. 00:44 – Episode Overview Topics: Teams calendar updates, quantifying AI value, and Copilot memory deep dive. 01:21 – … Continue reading Podcast #16: From Generic to Genius – Personalized AI with Copilot Memory →

Podcast #15 What the heck are Copilot Pages?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/02nS8L6vYvHwuYOhMDZN5U?si=JMEv7SfbQ-GwVGAPUFyP9A web player link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/02nS8L6vYvHwuYOhMDZN5U?si=JMEv7SfbQ-GwVGAPUFyP9A In Episode 15 of the Level Up M365 Podcast, we unpack a additions to Microsoft’s productivity arsenal: Copilot Pages. Highlights from the episode: 🔧 Policy & Governance: Admins can control access via Microsoft 365 cloud policy switches, apply Purview retention, sensitivity labels, and even monitor containers in the SharePoint … Continue reading Podcast #15 What the heck are Copilot Pages? →

Podcast #14 Exploring Copilot Chat Features and Benefits, plus all the retirements coming up

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zZXUmTG4f4P5dEcsuBJ0q Link to web player - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zZXUmTG4f4P5dEcsuBJ0q?si=T0NkQeIkSc-QMas18oUHxg Into with timestamps (Generated by AI) [0:00:00 - 0:03:06] Introduction [0:03:06 - 0:07:03] Microsoft 365 News [0:07:03 - 0:09:18] Co-Pilot Chat Features [0:09:18 - 0:11:49] Practical Uses of Co-Pilot Chat, Tip of the Day Sponsor information Support the show by either of the following, Rate the podcast Leave … Continue reading Podcast #14 Exploring Copilot Chat Features and Benefits, plus all the retirements coming up →

Podcast #13 Microsoft Build 2025 Thoughts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/00PZG4x0xJWd5l5V3kHFt6?si=15394581d9c84b2e Episode links Spotify Audio Link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/00PZG4x0xJWd5l5V3kHFt6?si=15394581d9c84b2e Apple Podcasts link - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-m365/id1718776415?i=1000709154043 So the Microsoft build 2025 event has come and gone. And with much excitement, I am very happy/anxious at the same time hearing about the load of news. Firstly, if you are not a techie this show is mostly not for you, … Continue reading Podcast #13 Microsoft Build 2025 Thoughts →

Podcast #12 Fireside Chat Autonomous (agentic) Agents vs Generative AI Chat Bot

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4x7D0G8lIrGb1lmCpyS6EN?si=EphX9SMiTaqukyaSxQPuHw AI Summary Chatbots are reactive; they respond when prompted (e.g., retrieving a calendar event when asked). Agentic AI (Autonomous Bots) take proactive actions based on predefined conditions (e.g., monitoring tasks for inactivity and flagging overdue ones).Use Case Example: In software development, an agentic bot could take requirements from a structured document, set up databases, … Continue reading Podcast #12 Fireside Chat Autonomous (agentic) Agents vs Generative AI Chat Bot →