Posts by Shawn Dorward — Page 2
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: 2x MVP Brad Prendergast Shares AI Insights
Microsoft MVP Brad Prendergast joins Shawn Dorward to discuss real-world AI usage, from coding and research to Tesla's FSD, and why you shouldn't feel pressured to keep up with every new AI trend.
April 15, 2026
Copilot Was Just the Beginning: What AI Agents Really Change
Dive into the details of the major shift of AI agents, as they go a step further by not just assisting with work but taking on the work itself.
April 8, 2026
The Interface Is Shrinking ā And That Changes ERP Strategy
As Copilot and conversational AI reshape how users interact with ERP systems, traditional navigation and page design are losing strategic importance.
March 23, 2026
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: From AI Resistance to AI Readiness
AI resistance rarely looks like rebellion ā it looks like silence. In episode five of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast mini-series, Shawn Dorward explains why resistance is a leadership signal, not a people problem.
March 18, 2026
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Inverted Org Chart
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, host Shawn Dorward explores the "inverted org chart" ā where AI innovation flows from the front lines up, while accountability still sits at the top.
March 11, 2026
Your ERP Data Is a Training Ground for AI
As Copilot capabilities expand across Dynamics 365 ERPs, data is now shaping how the systems interpret patterns and frames decision.
March 9, 2026
Why Leaders Need a New Data Strategy
AI readiness starts with operational discipline, not prompt writing. In a Copilot-driven ERP environment, consistent data becomes a leadership-level competitive advantage.
March 5, 2026
3 Ways Business Central Empowers You to Post with Confidence
Posting fast in Business Central is common, but a few built-in guardrails can prevent costly mistakes. Learn how Preview Posting, dimensions, and warnings keep entries clean and reporting reliable.
January 30, 2026
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Frameworks For Measuring AI Success Beyond Metrics
Shawn Dorward shares a framework for measuring AI success that goes beyond meaningless metrics and suggests true impact.
January 28, 2026
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Overcoming the Vanity AI Metrics Trap
Continuing his series āAI Starts with Leadership Success,ā UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, Shawn Dorward, explains why focusing on usage metrics in AI doesn't always equate to value.
January 21, 2026
From Features to Habits: How Teams Are Actually Using Microsoft 365 Copilot
Copilot value comes from consistent, repeatable habits, not endless feature exploration. Start with a few high-impact moments, then repeat what works.
January 19, 2026
Where Copilot Falls Short ā What Teams Do to Fix It
Shawn Dorward addresses common Copilot misconceptions, and how teams who aren't utilizing it's full potential can get back on track.
January 15, 2026
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Why AI Adoption Is a Leadership Problem, Not a Tech Problem
UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, Shawn Dorward, explains why AI adoption stems from a leadership level - not an IT or a tech level.
January 14, 2026
What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot
UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, Shawn Dorward, shares the latest features of M365 Copilot that rolled out in December.
January 12, 2026
The New Leadership Skillset: Managing a Human + AI Hybrid Workforce
AI isnāt just adding new tools to the workplace ā itās reshaping the very structure of how work gets done.…
January 7, 2026
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Summit NA 2025 Reflections, Updates
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward reflects on his experience at Community Summit NA…
December 22, 2025
The Surveys Agent: Your New Always-On Feedback Analyst
Shawn Dorward explains the impact of the news Surveys Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot on organizations and individual users.
December 19, 2025
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Allowing AI Agents to Negotiate on Behalf of Humans
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward explains how AI agents can handle complex tasks…
December 17, 2025
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: An Update on Shawn’s AI-Influenced Fantasty Football League
Shawn Dorward gives an update on his AI-influenced fantasy football league, comparing it to the league he crafted originally.
December 10, 2025
Monthly Round Up: New Features in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Shawn Dorward shares a recap of the latest announcements and enhancements to Microsoft 365 Copilot that came about in November.
December 8, 2025
