Precicom / Techno Blog / How to Engage Your IT Teams Around Copilot
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22 May 2025
A powerful tool like Microsoft 365 Copilot will never reach its full potential without one key element: buy-in from IT teams and key stakeholders. Experience shows that the most successful AI projects are those that prioritize early and active engagement of internal actors.
In short: no technical success without human commitment.
Getting your people on board with Copilot means laying the foundation for effective, structured, and sustainable AI adoption across the organization.
“AI champions” play a central role in the deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot. But to lead this transformation, they first need to be empowered themselves.
A well-targeted Microsoft 365 Copilot training is therefore a strategic investment — not just for usage, but for building technological ownership.
BY THE NUMBERS
Nearly 75% of AI projects partially fail due to a lack of structured human governance.
Microsoft AI readiness isn’t just about having the right tools or access. It’s about momentum — a mindset that’s enthusiastic, strategic, and intentional.
Key stakeholders and IT teams shouldn’t just “make Copilot work.” They must:
This foundational work, often underestimated, is what separates an AI project that’s merely deployed from one that’s truly adopted.
Here are some Microsoft AI best practices to help build strong team engagement around the project:
Every organization has its own culture, but all share a common need: to structure a technological shift that is smooth and engaging.
A successful Copilot project is one where the Microsoft 365 AI strategy is aligned with organizational goals, governance teams, IT, HR, and more. The human factor is crucial — this new performance lever can’t be implemented on the fly.
Whether you’re an SMB or a large organization, public or private, successful AI adoption requires:
Taking the time to engage IT teams around Copilot is an investment that pays off. It’s the best way to avoid roadblocks, reduce resistance, and maximize results from the very first months.
BY THE NUMBERS
A Forrester study commissioned by Microsoft found that the most effective Copilot users saved an average of 10 hours per month.
Supporting and properly training your teams on Copilot empowers them to become its first ambassadors. That’s exactly what Precicom offers with its tailored support.
Build your adoption strategy around your people and your IT teams — after all, they’re the ones who will unlock the true added value of this investment.
The best technologies only have real impact when they are embraced, embodied, and championed by your teams.
Engaging, training, and equipping your IT leaders is more than a success factor — it’s a strategic signal. One that reflects a human-centered digital transformation and an AI vision that puts talent at the heart of innovation.
Supporting change and innovation, and enabling knowledge transfer in a collaborative, business-minded approach strengthens and accelerates organizational potential. Providing expert support to those who will integrate a performance accelerator like Copilot into their daily tools is one of the smartest investments you can make — with the highest return on investment.
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