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Your 90-Day Roadmap toward Copilot Success
The Copilot Success Series This article is the final entry in our four-part series on making Microsoft 365 Copilot succeed; feel free to explore the other blogs. We’ve covered why most AI pilots fail, the playbook of alignment, trust, and adoption, and what success looks [...]
What Copilot Success Really Looks Like
The Copilot Success Series This article is the third in our four-part series on making Microsoft 365 Copilot succeed. In Blog 1, we explored why most AI pilots fail. In Blog 2, we introduced the playbook of alignment, trust, and adoption. Today, we focus [...]
The Copilot Playbook — Alignment, Trust, and Adoption
The Copilot Success Series This article is the second in our four-part series on making Microsoft 365 Copilot succeed. In Blog 1, we explored why most AI pilots fail and what leaders can do differently. Today, we move from lessons learned to a practical [...]
Why Most AI Pilots Fail and What Leaders Can Do Differently with Microsoft 365 Copilot
The Copilot Success Series This article is the first in our four-part series on making Microsoft 365 Copilot succeed. Across the series, we’ll explore why most AI pilots fail, the playbook of alignment, trust, and adoption, what real success looks like, and a 90-day [...]
Webinar Recap: 95% of AI Pilots Fail – How to Make Microsoft 365 Copilot Succeed
Date of Webinar: September 25th, 2025 Speakers: Carolyn Gjerde, Technology Analyst Team Lead | Jeff Schwalm, Director of Sales AI is everywhere... but how do you make it work for your organization? On September 25th, Creospark hosted “95% of AI Pilots Fail - How [...]
Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail — and How to Succeed with Microsoft 365 Copilot
AI is everywhere, but success isn’t. A recent MIT study found that 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail to deliver measurable impact. Don’t let your Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout be another statistic. Join us for a practical, no-fluff session that reveals why most AI [...]
AI Ethics and Hallucination Management: Navigating the Risks of Intelligent Tools
The Double-Edged Sword of AI Generative AI can transform how organizations operate. It can summarize lengthy reports, draft professional communications, and analyze complex datasets in seconds. But with that power comes risk. Two particular challenges stand out for every business leader: Hallucination Management - [...]
Decision Matrix: Which AI Fits Your Organization?
The AI Choice Dilemma Artificial Intelligence is no longer a “future” conversation, it’s here, embedded in business workflows, and transforming how teams operate. But as AI tools flood the market, a big question looms for decision-makers: Which AI is the right fit for my [...]
AI SmackDown: Microsoft 365 Copilot vs. ChatGPT – Choosing Your Ultimate AI Sidekick
By Eric Overfield – August 2025 Artificial Intelligence is transforming the workplace, but not all AI tools step into the ring equally equipped. For those of us that have invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and are looking to provide AI driven productivity solutions [...]
Explore GPT-5 in Microsoft Copilot: Lead the Future With AI
The future of work just got smarter. GPT-5, OpenAI’s most advanced AI model to date, is now live in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, and it’s already reshaping how teams collaborate, create, and make decisions. At Creospark, we believe technology should work for [...]
AI SmackDown: Microsoft Copilot vs. ChatGPT – Webinar Recap
AI SmackDown Webinar Recap: Microsoft Copilot vs. ChatGPT Date of Webinar: August 28, 2025 Speakers: Eric Overfield, CIO & Microsoft MVP | Noorez Khamis, CTO & Co-founder AI is everywhere, but which tool is right for your organization? On August 28, [...]
From Searching to Asking: A Day in the Life of Microsoft 365 Copilot Training Recap
What if instead of digging through folders or scrolling through endless emails, you could simply ask a question, and get the answer instantly? That’s the future of work with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and it’s already here. In our recent webinar, “From Searching to [...]
Day at the Breach Webinar Recap: How a Phishing Email Can Sink Your Organization
Date of Webinar: July 24, 2025 Speakers: Colin Smith, Secure Cloud & Modern Work Practice Lead | Nuno Joaquim, Head of Enterprise Architecture and IT Summer may be beach season, but if you’re not careful, it can also be breach season. On July 24, [...]
Waves, Shades, and Cyber Threats: Avoid a Breach in the AI Era
You packed your sunscreen, grabbed your shades, and logged in expecting a calm, productive day. But instead of a gentle digital breeze, you were hit with waves of alerts, anomalies, and unexpected downtime. How did a peaceful moment at the digital beach turn into [...]
A Modern Approach to SharePoint and Viva in the Age of Copilot: Webinar Recap
AI innovation isn’t slowing down, and neither should your workplace. In our latest webinar, Carolyn Gjerde walked through how SharePoint, Viva, and Microsoft Copilot are transforming the way teams collaborate and get work done. With hands-on demos, real-world scenarios, and strategic takeaways, the session [...]
How to Deal With Migration Challenges: Building Successful Migration Practices
Migrating to Microsoft 365 isn’t just a technical move, it’s a full-scale transformation. Whether you're transitioning from Google Workspace or legacy file shares, organizations often face a mix of logistical roadblocks and user resistance that can derail even the best-laid plans. To ensure a [...]
Microsoft 365: Beyond Email and Teams – Enabling Business Value: Webinar Recap
The way we work has changed forever. Our latest webinar explored this shift, diving deep into how organizations can use Microsoft 365 to transform, simplify, and future-proof their operations. Here’s a look at the journey we uncovered: Why Microsoft 365, [...]
AI Readiness: Optimizing Governance for SharePoint and Teams
AI Readiness: Optimizing Governance for SharePoint and Teams With AI playing an increasingly central role in today’s workplace, having structured governance is no longer optional—it’s essential. Microsoft 365 tools like SharePoint and Teams empower organizations with seamless collaboration, but without proper governance, they [...]
Revolutionize Your Nonprofit with AI: Microsoft Copilot, Agents, and Microsoft Copilot Studio
In a recent session, Eric Overfield explored the transformative impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot for nonprofit organizations. From boosting productivity to optimizing operations, Eric shared invaluable insights on how AI-powered tools can help nonprofits achieve more with fewer resources. Here’s a recap of the [...]
Webinar Recap | Modernizing Professional Development Tracking at McMaster University
What is the MacPherson Institute at McMaster University? The Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching (MacPherson Institute) is a unit at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. With a team of 30-35 individuals with diverse professional backgrounds in [...]
