
Unlocking Teams Culture for AI Success
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Explore how Merethe Stave demonstrates that building a strong Teams culture is essential for successful AI and Copilot adoption in business. This episode unpacks practical strategies for overcoming resistance, integrating AI into daily workflows, and fostering trust and transparency. Gain actionable insights to help your organisation thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
🎙️ Full Show Notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/776
👉 What you’ll learn
• How to create a collaborative Teams culture for AI success
• Steps to overcome resistance and guide teams through change
• Practical ways to integrate Copilot and AI into daily work
• The importance of trust and transparency in digital transformation
• How to use data and feedback to drive adoption and improvement
✅Chapters
• 00:06 Welcome & Inspiration: Becoming an MVP
• 08:40 The AI Inflection Point: How AI Has Changed Everything
• 09:46 From Hype to Habit: Integrating AI into Daily Workflows
• 16:42 Overcoming Resistance: The Human Side of AI Adoption
• 19:00 The Prerequisite for AI Success: Building a Teams Culture
• 20:27 Practical Roadmaps: Turning AI Insights into Action
🔴Find Merethe Online:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merethestave/
• Twitter: twitter.com/MeretheStave
• Facebook: facebook.com/merethestave
• Instagram: instagram.com/merethestave
• BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/merethestave.bsky.social
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@merethestave3206
✅ Highlights
• “You need a Teams culture before you can succeed with Copilot.”
• “It is a skill that we need to gain and we need to mature in that skill.”
• “AI is helping you to get quicker from nothing to something.”
• “You have to put your voice on top of that.”
• “We go into Microsoft 365 and check how are they working.”
• “There’s nothing wrong or right in where you are. This is where you are right now.”
• “You have to listen to people and understand what the fear is about.”
• “It’s about building trust and a culture of, yes, we are building each other good.”
• “If you have that in the ground, it’s not a problem with AI.”
• “You need to get order of your stuff, get your stuff in order to work well with Copilot.”
• “You have to start somewhere and then make a roadmap to what’s next.”
🧰 Mentioned
• Microsoft 365 Copilot – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot
• Copilot in Teams – https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-in-teams/
• Copilot Studio – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-copilot-studio/
• Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Keywords
teams culture, ai adoption, copilot, digital transformation, microsoft 365, organisational change, trust, transparency, resistance, collaboration, viva insights, sharepoint
Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoption
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✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
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I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Applications MVP for over 14 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)
If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy) .
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM
Explore how Merethe Stave demonstrates that building a strong Teams culture is essential for successful AI and Copilot adoption in business. This episode unpacks practical strategies for overcoming resistance, integrating AI into daily workflows, and fostering trust and transparency. Gain actionable insights to help your organisation thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
🎙️ Full Show Notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/776
👉 What you’ll learn
• How to create a collaborative Teams culture for AI success
• Steps to overcome resistance and guide teams through change
• Practical ways to integrate Copilot and AI into daily work
• The importance of trust and transparency in digital transformation
• How to use data and feedback to drive adoption and improvement
✅Chapters
• 00:06 Welcome & Inspiration: Becoming an MVP
• 08:40 The AI Inflection Point: How AI Has Changed Everything
• 09:46 From Hype to Habit: Integrating AI into Daily Workflows
• 16:42 Overcoming Resistance: The Human Side of AI Adoption
• 19:00 The Prerequisite for AI Success: Building a Teams Culture
• 20:27 Practical Roadmaps: Turning AI Insights into Action
🔴Find Merethe Online:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merethestave/
• Twitter: twitter.com/MeretheStave
• Facebook: facebook.com/merethestave
• Instagram: instagram.com/merethestave
• BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/merethestave.bsky.social
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@merethestave3206
✅ Highlights
• “You need a Teams culture before you can succeed with Copilot.”
• “It is a skill that we need to gain and we need to mature in that skill.”
• “AI is helping you to get quicker from nothing to something.”
• “You have to put your voice on top of that.”
• “We go into Microsoft 365 and check how are they working.”
• “There’s nothing wrong or right in where you are. This is where you are right now.”
• “You have to listen to people and understand what the fear is about.”
• “It’s about building trust and a culture of, yes, we are building each other good.”
• “If you have that in the ground, it’s not a problem with AI.”
• “You need to get order of your stuff, get your stuff in order to work well with Copilot.”
• “You have to start somewhere and then make a roadmap to what’s next.”
🧰 Mentioned
• Microsoft 365 Copilot – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot
• Copilot in Teams – https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-in-teams/
• Copilot Studio – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-copilot-studio/
• Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Keywords
teams culture, ai adoption, copilot, digital transformation, microsoft 365, organisational change, trust, transparency, resistance, collaboration, viva insights, sharepoint
Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoption
🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft MVP News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1
🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/lde7VumjDBc
✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT
✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website – https://podcast.nz365guy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy
I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Applications MVP for over 14 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)
If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy) .
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
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