Microsoft is introducing Copilot extensions to enhance your productivity within Teams. These extensions automate tasks, improve efficiency, and promote collaboration. By leveraging these tools, you can streamline processes, foster collaboration, and gain valuable insights to run your organization more smoothly. To access these extensions, you can navigate to the Teams Store, identify Copilot extensions with the distinctive logo, and install them to enhance your Teams experience.
To enable and use Copilot extensions effectively, you can follow these steps:
1. Enable Copilot extensions via Plugins: Access the Microsoft 365 Copilot chat to enable extensions through a toggle.
2. From the Right menu on Copilot chat: Manage extensions from the right menu on the Copilot chat for centralized oversight.
3. Invoking by command: Activate extensions by typing ‘@’ followed by the extension name in the Copilot chat.
4. From the Extension’s chat: Enable necessary tools directly from the chat interface for seamless integration.
5. From the command-line on the Copilot chat: Type ‘@’ followed by the extension name in the input field to trigger actions.
Microsoft showcases four transformative Copilot extensions: Microsoft Meetup, Priority Matrix, Viva Goals, and Creately. These extensions offer unique functionalities to enhance productivity. For instance, Microsoft Meetup simplifies meeting organization, Priority Matrix aids in task management, Viva Goals helps in goal tracking, and Creately facilitates collaborative diagramming.
Case studies demonstrate how these extensions can be effectively utilized:
– Microsoft Meetup: Track guests for the day effortlessly.
– Priority Matrix: Manage personal and team tasks efficiently.
– Viva Goals: Monitor progress towards organizational goals.
– Creately: Access project management templates for streamlined workflow.
By incorporating Copilot extensions into your Teams experience, you can optimize your workflow, improve collaboration, and achieve your business objectives effectively. These tools are designed to make your work more efficient and seamless, ultimately enhancing your overall productivity within Teams.
