180191 – Microsoft 365 app: Copilot in Microsoft 365 Loop (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Loop, Microsoft Viva

Platform:

Android, iOS, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update

Links:

Details:

Copilot in Loop helps you unlock the power of shared thinking—co-create, get up to speed, and stay in sync with your teammates. Now you can iterate with Copilot collaboratively as a team, co-create prompts, generate tables to help organize team projects, catch up where your teammates left off, summarize page content, and generate a recap for a teammate you're handing work off to.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-10-14

updated:
2024-04-02

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for system resources due to the introduction of Copilot in Microsoft Loop
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependency: Requires monitoring of server performance and potential upgrades to handle increased load.
- Need for enhanced security protocols to protect collaborative data generated by Copilot
- Role Impacted: IT Security Team
- Dependency: Integration with existing security frameworks and compliance measures.

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Potential disruptions in existing Microsoft 365 services during the rollout of Copilot
- Role Impacted: IT Service Desk
- Dependency: Coordination with Microsoft support for troubleshooting and incident management.
- Changes in user experience and interface may require additional training and support resources
- Role Impacted: IT Training and Support Teams
- Dependency: Development of new training materials and user guides.

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Learning curve associated with new features may lead to temporary productivity loss
- Role Impacted: End Users (Employees)
- Dependency: User adaptation to new workflows and functionalities.
- Enhanced collaboration features may lead to increased reliance on digital tools, affecting work-life balance
- Role Impacted: Team Leaders and Managers
- Dependency: Need for policies to manage digital communication and collaboration effectively.

References:
- Microsoft Support: [Copilot in Microsoft 365 Loop](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-loop)

Opportunities**

- Enhanced Collaboration and Productivity
- Opportunity: Implement Microsoft 365 Copilot in Loop to facilitate real-time collaboration among teams, allowing for co-creation of documents and projects.
- Roles that might profit: Project Managers, Team Leaders, and Content Creators.
- Reference: [Microsoft Copilot in Loop](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-loop)

- Streamlined Project Management
- Opportunity: Utilize Copilot's ability to generate tables and summaries to improve project tracking and reporting, making it easier for teams to stay organized and informed.
- Roles that might profit: Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Team Members.
- Reference: [Microsoft Copilot in Loop](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-loop)

- Improved Knowledge Transfer
- Opportunity: Leverage Copilot's recap and summary features to enhance knowledge transfer during handoffs, ensuring that team members can quickly get up to speed on ongoing projects.
- Roles that might profit: Team Leaders, Onboarding Specialists, and New Employees.
- Reference: [Microsoft Copilot in Loop](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-loop)

Potentional Risks**

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