Have you heard about Team Copilot yet? It’s the latest addition to Microsoft’s suite of AI tools and is expected to be released later this year.

Think of Team Copilot as an advanced, AI-powered assistant designed specifically to improve teamwork. While Microsoft’s 365 Copilot has been great for individual tasks like drafting emails or summarizing missed meetings, Team Copilot focuses on optimizing group activities.

Here are three key ways Team Copilot can enhance your team’s collaboration:

1. Meeting Facilitator
   During Teams video calls, Team Copilot can take shared notes that everyone can view and edit in real-time. It also creates follow-up tasks, manages time for each agenda item, and supports both in-person and hybrid meetings when integrated with Teams Rooms.
2. Group Text Chat Assistant
   In group chats within Teams, Copilot can summarize lengthy conversations, highlighting key points and important information. It can also answer questions, making it easier for team members to stay informed and focused without needing to read through extensive chat history.
3. Project Manager
   Team Copilot can assist with project management by creating tasks and goals in Microsoft’s Planner app. It can assign tasks to team members and even handle some tasks itself, like drafting documents. Plus, it will notify team members when their input is needed.

Team productivity isn’t just about individual contributions; it’s also about effective collaboration. By assisting with group-oriented tasks, Team Copilot has the potential to significantly enhance overall productivity.

However, it’s important to remember that Team Copilot is designed to support—not replace—human roles. It won’t lead meetings or ensure inclusivity, but it will handle tasks like creating agendas, tracking time, taking notes, and sharing files. Think of it as a business insights assistant, enhancing group interactions and meetings rather than moderating behavior.

Team Copilot will be available in preview later this year for Microsoft 365 customers with a Copilot subscription. While still in development, its potential to revolutionize team productivity is substantial.

Keep an eye out for its release and consider how it might be integrated into your workflow to boost your team’s efficiency.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about how Copilot can benefit your business, feel free to reach out.