But We’re Scared of Introducing AI Into Our Business! (Part 2)

If you're a business owner or manager still hesitant about introducing AI into your workplace, you're not alone. In Part Two of our series, I want to show you how one Microsoft Copilot license—yes, just one—can deliver immediate return on investment. No fancy configurations, no power-user training. Just seven simple prompts that any office worker can use to work smarter, communicate better, and lead with clarity.

Let’s be honest: budgets are tight, teams are skeptical, and you’re not looking to roll out 50 licenses overnight. That’s why I recommend starting with one. Choose the most innovative person on your leadership team and give them these seven prompts. They’ll show you what Copilot can do before lunch—and you’ll have the proof you need to decide what’s next.

Prompt 1: “Summarize my unread emails and chats from today. Highlight anything urgent or that needs a reply.”
This is your digital assistant handing you a one-pager of what matters. Copilot filters the noise and delivers the signal—no more inbox chaos.

Prompt 2: “Draft a reply to this email that confirms receipt, asks for clarification on the timeline, and sounds appreciative but firm.”
Tone matters. Copilot helps you respond quickly and professionally, especially when the stakes are high or the sender is… let’s say, particular.

Prompt 3: “Create a to-do list from this meeting recording or transcript. Group by who’s responsible.”
Copilot turns meetings into momentum. It listens, extracts, and organizes action items so you leave with a plan—not just a headache.

Prompt 4: “Turn this document into a one-slide summary I can present to my team.”
Whether it’s a strategy doc or a brainstorm, Copilot distills it into something visual and shareable. Clarity is a leadership skill, and this prompt delivers it.

Prompt 5: “What are the top 3 things I should focus on this week based on my calendar, emails, and chats?”
Copilot becomes your prioritization partner, surfacing what matters most—not just what’s loudest. You stop reacting and start leading.

Prompt 6: “I have a meeting this afternoon with [Name]. Tell me everything I need to know to prepare—including outstanding action items, what’s been accomplished, and any issues.”
Copilot pulls together emails, chats, files, and notes so you walk in prepared, not just present. No more scrambling—just confidence and control.

Prompt 7: “Give me a detailed and formatted summary of everything I did this week. Highlight the most important items and any issues for my weekly report to my manager.”
This is your personal highlight reel. Copilot builds a report that’s accurate, impressive, and credibility-boosting.

These seven prompts aren’t just clever—they’re transformative. They help every office employee start their day with clarity, communicate with confidence, turn meetings into action, and report their work like a pro. And the best part? They work right out of the box.

So if you’re still on the fence, here’s your move: pick one person, give them a license, hand them these prompts, and watch what happens. Because the real question isn’t “Can we afford to try Copilot?”—it’s “Can we afford not to?”