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July 25, 2025
4 min read

Mastering Copilot Feels Just Like Playing the Piano — Here’s Why

Microsoft Copilot is an incredible tool. Yet, in my work with clients (I’ve probably taught Copilot in some form to nearly 50 different companies), I continue to be surprised at how most organisations are overlooking this opportunity to transform their business processes. 
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Bridge talent and technology gaps in your finance organisation
August 22, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advancements are igniting new levels of enthusiasm among CFOs about the potential of these technologies to transform finance departments and the broader enterprise. However, there's also a natural concern about falling behind competitors who are quicker to adopt these innovations. Equally disruptive is the persistent shortage of technology skills, especially within…
Shift from Cost Cutting to Cost Optimisation to Achieve a Lasting Impact
August 22, 2025
As pressures continue to mount to cut or at least better manage costs, CFOs have a prime opportunity to enhance their cross-functional influence and solidify their advisory role alongside the CEO and other C-suite leaders. Seizing this opportunity may require some CFOs to abandon traditional cost-cutting methods and foster a mindset that priorities sustainable cost optimisation across the enterprise.
Build Greater Resiliency Through Integrated Business Planning
August 22, 2025
IBP programs often originate with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) leaders, who are called on to inform leadership with forecasts and business insights. In Protiviti’s most recent CFO survey, FP&A, profitability, reporting and analysis, strategic planning, enhanced data analytics and process improvement were identified as top areas where CFOs are seeking to improve capabilities. All of these are…
AI-driven crisis simulations will help manufacturers build greater resilience
August 22, 2025
In today's unpredictable world, organisations are constantly innovating to prepare their teams for crises. Traditional training methods fail to replicate the complexity and unpredictability of real-world crises and often lack customisation for specific organisational needs. This is where AI-powered crisis simulations revolutionise training, offering an advanced and tailored approach to crisis preparedness.
Data-fueled tech enablement can drive cost optimisation
August 22, 2025
Is your enterprise emphasising technology enablement? Embracing this is vital for cost optimisation across the organisation, considering the intertwined nature of technology and cost efficiency.
5 Strategic Questions to Guide a Successful Data Security Deployment
August 8, 2025
Evolving data security threats, regulatory compliance requirements and data governance needs have organisations increasingly turning to Microsoft Purview. But with such a powerful and expansive platform, the biggest challenge often isn’t how to use Purview — it’s where to start.
Mastering Copilot Feels Just Like Playing the Piano — Here’s Why
July 25, 2025
Microsoft Copilot is an incredible tool. Yet, in my work with clients (I’ve probably taught Copilot in some form to nearly 50 different companies), I continue to be surprised at how most organisations are overlooking this opportunity to transform their business processes. 
Rethinking Grants Management Delivery in Australia’s Public Sector 
July 25, 2025
Fresh off the elections and under intense public scrutiny. government departments and public sector agencies must now deliver on hundreds of millions in funding commitments. The directive is clear: get the money out the door fast while delivering the intended outcomes. Under pressure to move quickly, agencies often sacrifice robust planning, coordination and accountability.
Navigating Australia's Cybersecurity Obligations: SOCI, PSPF and the Essential Eight – A Strategic Guide for Government and Critical Infrastructure Organisations
July 25, 2025
As Australia confronts an evolving and intensifying cyber threat landscape, public and private sector entities are under increasing pressure to fortify their cyber resilience. Central to this effort are three frameworks that define the country's cybersecurity foundation: the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act, the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (…
Advancing Microsoft Copilot in Fabric: A Path to Maturity
July 21, 2025
Many new Microsoft Fabric features were recently announced at the second annual Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon 2025). One of these announcements is particularly impactful for all Microsoft Fabric users, as Copilot in Fabric is being made available to all paying Fabric customers. Previously, this AI-assistant was only available to customers working in a workspace aligned to an F64 SKU capacity, a…
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