Tag: Podcast

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

Photo credit: Gemini 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 … Continue reading Podcast #19 Fireside Chat mitigate risk with software development →

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 →

Podcast #11 New Teams Chat UI and Calendar plus fun with chat bots

https://open.spotify.com/episode/75lOBEQZYgR3F59At3VJ2M?si=B3b_SodjR6KyG5vxVvBjZw Web player link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75lOBEQZYgR3F59At3VJ2M?si=B3b_SodjR6KyG5vxVvBjZw Episode Summary New Teams chat UI and calendar coming your way. Renaming the Teams general channel. Formatting text with chat bots. Links Blog Post on New Teams UI- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-microsoft-teams-chat-ui-coming-your-way-joe-cole-24pbe/?trackingId=Zf3d2Y09RLCNVgwfmhUWGg%3D%3D AI Generated Transcript - https://levelupm365.com/portfolio/podcast11-new-teams-chat-ui-and-calendar-plus-fun-with-chat-bots-ai-generated-transcript/ Did you know I have a Podcast? Check out the links below and follow the show! … Continue reading Podcast #11 New Teams Chat UI and Calendar plus fun with chat bots →

Podcast #10 Fireside Chat Increase ROI on M365, reduce data leakage

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1K2SNmmEfPnEXFFw82R96e?si=Nl5zohTBSJqfKogocilJww Podcast web player link - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupm365/episodes/Podcast-10-Fireside-Chat-Increase-ROI-on-M365--reduce-data-leakage-e2qehgg/a-abk10ej Hi All, I have a new one for you today. This episode is a fireside chat where we aim to chat about the industry broadly and take a break from specific technical topics. All the sources mentioned in the show notes below. Episode Summary Think strategically about adoption … Continue reading Podcast #10 Fireside Chat Increase ROI on M365, reduce data leakage →