180186 – Whiteboard: Copilot in Whiteboard

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, Whiteboard

Platform:

Android, iOS, Teams And Surface Devices, TeamsAndSurfaceDevices, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, Admin impact

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Details:

Copilot in Whiteboard helps you kickstart and accelerate your ideation process to generate, categorize, and summarize your ideas.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-10-13

updated:
2024-04-02

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Increased resource consumption on servers hosting Microsoft 365 services due to the introduction of Copilot in Whiteboard.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Team, System Administrators
- Dependency: Microsoft 365 infrastructure and network bandwidth
- Potential need for additional training and support for IT staff to manage new features and troubleshoot issues related to Copilot.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- Dependency: Internal training resources and documentation

- Impact on IT Services
- Changes in user experience and functionality within Whiteboard may lead to increased support tickets and user inquiries.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, User Experience Designers
- Dependency: Helpdesk ticketing system and user feedback mechanisms
- Integration with Teams may require updates to existing workflows and processes, potentially disrupting current collaboration practices.
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Team Leaders
- Dependency: Microsoft Teams and Whiteboard integration settings

- Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience a learning curve with the new Copilot features, leading to temporary decreases in productivity.
- Roles impacted: All end-users, particularly those in collaborative roles
- Dependency: User training sessions and resources
- Potential for confusion or frustration if the Copilot features do not align with user expectations or existing workflows.
- Roles impacted: All end-users, particularly those in creative and brainstorming roles
- Dependency: User feedback channels and communication strategies

References:
- Microsoft Adoption: [Copilot in Whiteboard](https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot)

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