Introduction
The workshop begins by introducing the objectives for the day and establishing the importance of Champions in helping organisations successfully adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learners gain an understanding of how the Champion community contributes to engagement, confidence, and long-term success.
Topics include:
• Welcome and introductions
• Workshop objectives and expected outcomes
• The importance of Champions in successful Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption
The role of the super user
Champions play an important role in helping colleagues embrace new technologies. This session explores what makes an effective Champion and the behaviours that encourage learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement across an organisation.
Topics include:
- Understanding the Champion role
- Key responsibilities and expectations
- The Champion mindset: advocacy, enablement, and continuous feedback
- Building trust with colleagues
- Examples of successful Champion initiatives
- Measuring the impact of Champion activities
Support ecosystem and tools
Supporting colleagues requires an understanding of both formal and informal support channels. This session examines the resources available to Champions and how these can be used to provide timely, practical assistance throughout the adoption journey.
Topics include:
- Understanding the organisation's support ecosystem
- Available support channels and escalation routes
- Collecting frequently asked questions during floorwalking and informal support sessions
- Using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other organisational resources
- Working alongside trainers, service desks, and project teams
- Maintaining and contributing to shared knowledge resources
Collaboration and community building
Successful Champions encourage learning beyond individual support conversations. This session explores techniques for building an active community that promotes collaboration, communication, and shared success across the organisation.
Topics include:
- Creating and sustaining Champion communities
- Running weekly Success Hour sessions
- Planning effective drop-in discussions
- Encouraging peer-to-peer learning
- Using emails, videos, and internal communications to reinforce key messages
- Signposting colleagues to further learning opportunities and organisational resources
Practical engagement and feedback loops
Champions provide an important link between users and the wider organisation. This session focuses on capturing meaningful feedback, celebrating success, and identifying opportunities to improve the Microsoft 365 Copilot experience for everyone.
Topics include:
- Hosting virtual and face-to-face drop-in sessions
- Scheduling one-to-one support appointments
- Capturing feedback consistently
- Escalating issues through the appropriate channels
- Sharing success stories to encourage adoption
- Supporting continuous improvement through Champion-led initiatives
Next steps and action planning
The final learning session helps participants translate their knowledge into practical actions they can implement immediately within their own teams and departments.
Topics include:
- Creating a personal 30-day Champion action plan
- Building a practical Champion toolkit
- Identifying opportunities to increase engagement
- Growing influence through ongoing collaboration
- Remaining connected with the wider Champion community
Conclusion and questions
The workshop concludes by reviewing the key concepts covered throughout the day. Learners have the opportunity to clarify any outstanding questions and reflect on how they will apply their learning to support Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption within their organisation.
Topics include:
- Summary of key learning points
- Review of workshop outcomes
- Open question and answer session
Exams and assessments
There are no formal examinations associated with this workshop.
Throughout the session, learners participate in facilitated discussions, practical planning activities, and scenario-based exercises designed to reinforce the Champion role. The workshop concludes with the creation of a personal action plan that can be implemented immediately within their organisation.
Hands-on learning
This workshop includes:
- Interactive discussions based on real organisational adoption scenarios
- Collaborative activities that explore Champion responsibilities and support techniques
- Practical exercises for planning Success Hours, drop-in sessions, and feedback activities
- Development of a personalised 30-day Champion action plan with instructor guidance