Check out the recommended content from MVPs and explore Microsoft 365 Copilot, FinOps, SharePoint, and the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365!
In this blog series dedicated to Microsoft's technical articles, we'll highlight our MVPs' favorite article along with their personal insights.
Lasse Nordvik Wedø, M365 MVP, Norway
Microsoft 365 Copilot – Microsoft Adoption
“I strongly recommend that anyone who works with adoption of Copilot (everyone?!?) familiarize themselves with the Copilot Adoption site and its resources. Over the past year, I have worked with numerous clients to implement Copilot in their organizations, and I've seen firsthand the transformative impact it can have on operations, when done right. I've also witnessed failures when organizations neglect to train their employees adequately.
To maximize the benefits of Copilot, I recommend a well-thought-out, long-term adoption plan. While this technology literally is plug-and-play, ensuring that employees know where and how to leverage Copilot’s potential isn't always straightforward. It requires careful planning and execution to integrate seamlessly into your workflows and deliver the expected value.
Take the time to explore the resources on the Copilot Adoption Site and consider how to develop a comprehensive adoption strategy for your organization, with or without an adoption partner.”
*Relevant Article: Educate and Train Your Team | LinkedIn (Part 3 in a series of articles on getting started with Copilot)
Jurgen Allewijn, Microsoft Azure MVP, Netherlands
FinOps toolkit overview - Cloud Computing | Microsoft Learn
“FinOps is kind of a fashion statement and often underestimated what it really entails. The FinOps toolkit really helps organisations with implementing and adopting of FinOps.”
*Relevant Blog: Challenging the Cloud Cost-Saving Myth: A Closer Look at Azure and cost control | by Jurgen Allewijn | Jan, 2025 | Medium
Mohamed El-Qassas, Business Applications MVP, Saudi Arabia
"Experience the power of the latest SharePoint Server! Organizations with on-premises deployments are encouraged to explore the significant advantages of upgrading. Discover enhanced security, improved performance, and access to the most innovative features by transitioning to the latest version."
*Relevant Blog: Install SharePoint Subscription
Simon Hudson, M365 MVP, United Kingdom
Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn
“The Maturity Model for M365 provides a suite of competency based tools that put the technology in a true business context. They let organisations benchmark themselves on critical business skills such as collaboration, AI and business process; from this they clarify actions to take, with supporting technologies, to improve.
It's great for true business development, for consulting engagement and executive buy in and understanding."
*Relevant Activity: Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 - YouTube - I have contributed to the development of these, I cohost the monthly PnP Practitioner call and have run workshops and sessions at international conferences.
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