Welcome to the Future of Work

Hi everyone! I’m Stefanie Ziebell, and I recently had the pleasure of hosting a webinar on how Microsoft 365 Copilot is transforming productivity in the federal workspace. If you’ve been wondering what all the buzz around AI and Copilot is about—especially in government environments—you’re in the right place. 

Let’s break it down together. 

Four Key Takeaways from the Session 

Here’s what I wanted everyone to walk away with: 

1. Clarity on Copilot Types 
   Understand the different Copilot offerings—Copilot (public), Copilot Chat, and M365 Copilot—and which one fits your mission. 
2. Day-to-Day Productivity Boost 
   See how Copilot reduces friction in your daily work, from summarizing emails to drafting reports. 
3. Championing the Future of Work 
   Learn how to lead your team into a more modern, AI-empowered way of working. 
4. Resources to Take Action 
   We’re not leaving you hanging—there are tools, guides, and even an no-cost experience to help you get started. 

Why AI, Why Now? 

AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s a policy priority. Executive orders and budget pressures are pushing agencies to modernize. But let’s be real: federal teams are overwhelmed. Manual processes, siloed systems, and compliance demands are stretching everyone thin. 

That’s where Copilot comes in. 

What Is Copilot, Really? 

Think of Copilot as your AI-powered assistant that lives inside the Microsoft apps you already use—Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and more. 

• It doesn’t replace you—it works with you. 

• It helps you work faster, make better decisions, and reduce mental load. 

• It respects your permissions and data boundaries. 

Key Concepts: 

• Prompting: How you talk to Copilot (e.g., “Summarize this email”). 
• Agent: An AI system that can act on your behalf using context and goals (e.g. “Send a status report every Monday”). 
• Microsoft Graph: The brain that connects your data across apps. 

Copilot Flavors: Know the Difference 

If you’re in a federal agency, M365 Copilot is the one you want—it’s secure, compliant, and deeply integrated. 

Real-World Use Case: HR in Action 

Let’s say you’re an HR manager. You need to: 

• Review resumes 
• Draft job descriptions 
• Schedule interviews 
• Summarize candidate emails 

With Copilot, you can: 

• Summarize long email threads in Outlook 
• Draft polished job descriptions in Word 
• Present status reports in PowerPoint with speaker notes and visuals 
• Analyze applicant data in Excel—no formulas needed 
• Build agents in Copilot Studio to automate resume screening 

It’s like having a digital teammate who never sleeps. 

Security & Compliance 

One of the top questions we got was: 
“Where is my data stored, and is it used to train the model?” 

✅ Your data stays within your M365 tenant 
✅ It is not used to train the AI model 
✅ It respects FedRAMP and CUI requirements 

Copilot Studio: Build Your Own Agents 

Want to go further? With Copilot Studio, you can: 

• Build custom agents (like a resume reviewer) 
• Restrict data sources (e.g., only pull from PDFs or SharePoint) 
• Embed agents in Teams or SharePoint 

It’s powerful, flexible, and built for your mission. 

Availability: What’s Live and What’s Coming 

• GCC: M365 Copilot is available now, Copilot Chat right around the corner 
• DoD: Launching late June to early July 2025 
• GCC High: Coming soon 
   

Get Skilled Up 

We’ve got you covered with: 

• Public training docs 
  • Learn how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot 
  • Get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat – Microsoft Adoption 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC – Microsoft Adoption 
  • Customer Hub – Microsoft Adoption 
  • Adoption guides – Microsoft Adoption 
• Microsoft Copilot - YouTube 
• A no-cost Copilot Experience in IL2 environments 
  • Connect with your Microsoft Account Representative for additional information 

Want to Learn More? 

Watch the full webinar featuring: 

Copilot Unlocked: Supercharging Productivity in the Federal Workspace 

By Stefanie Ziebell, Modern Work Solution Specialist at Microsoft Federal 

👉 Watch the full session here Copilot Unlocked – Supercharging Productivity in the Federal Workspace 

You’ll see live demos, real federal use cases, and answers to top questions from your peers. 

*This blog was written by M365 CoPilot based on the recording transcript of the video.