Making Makers: Empowering Non-IT Teams with Copilot Studio and Power Platform
Session Overview: The growing need for intelligent business process automation has overwhelmed IT departments and vendors, leaving many organizations struggling to keep up with the demand.
This session will explore the importance of enabling and empowering your team members to become makers using tools like Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio. By leveraging low-code/no-code solutions, organizations can unlock the potential of their workforce and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Through real-world case studies and demos, attendees will gain insights into how different makers have successfully created impactful solutions within their organizations. These examples will illustrate the transformative power of empowering non-IT employees to take charge of their own processes and drive meaningful change.
The session will also provide practical guidance on how to establish a culture and processes that support and enable makers. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to create an environment where makers can thrive and contribute to the organization’s success.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of “making makers” and its significance in modern business environments.
- Learn from case studies of makers that have produced transformative business automation.
- Discover a vision and process for creating a “maker culture” in any organization.
Speakers: Geoff Ables, Tricia Desso-Cox
Recorded at: Community Summit NA 2025
Type: Breakout Session
Ability Level: 201 – Intermediate
Primary Product: Power Platform
Tracks: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Leadership, Training and User Adoption
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