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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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Focusing on Impact Areas — Understanding the Global Internal Audit Standards Updates (Part 2 of 3)
February 27, 2024
In Part 1 of this blog series, we stressed the importance of educating internal audit’s stakeholders and laying the groundwork for the change management needed to support the required collaboration for effective governance of the internal audit (IA) function. In this post, we summarise key areas of change most likely to impact your organisation, and we explore in further detail areas that will require revisions to…
The importance of dark web monitoring
February 23, 2024
In today’s interconnected world, where adversaries seem to always be one step ahead, companies face an increasingly complex threat landscape. One of the most challenging and often overlooked threats is the dark web, an intentionally hidden part of the internet where threat actors can operate with a greater sense of anonymity. To adequately protect assets, companies need to do more than merely protect their physical…
A simple guide to Workday reporting
February 23, 2024
Workday’s object-oriented architecture and robust reporting engine enables financial and human capital data management and analysis within a single platform, unlocking possibilities for powerful new insights. To a new user, the complexity can feel daunting—so where to start? Let’s take a closer look at how to quickly get up to speed, access some of the most valuable standard (out-of-the-box) reports and share tips…
Operationalise sustainable sourcing in supply chain management
February 9, 2024
 Without an effective sustainability program within the sourcing and procurement and supply chain functions, the rest of the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) footprint can quickly disintegrate.
Azure DevOps: 3 tips to organise work items using standard functionality
January 31, 2024
To effectively manage software development projects, it’s crucial to organise work items efficiently. Proper organisation not only boosts productivity but also enhances collaboration among team members. Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) is a powerful platform that allows teams to plan, develop, test and deliver software with efficiency and precision. Whether leveraging ADO for ongoing production support, optimisation and…
Navigating the GenAI course with Microsoft Copilot
January 31, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a hot topic these days, and not just in the IT world. The statistics indicate off-the-charts interest in GenAI’s capabilities, with AI spending predicted to more than double to $300 billion by 2026. Organisations are gearing up, determining how to best incorporate GenAI to significantly enhance their customer relations, revenue growth, cost optimisation, business…
Enabling enterprise data governance with Microsoft Purview
January 31, 2024
Data is the lifeblood of today’s digitally transformed business environment and is growing rapidly as it is estimated that 90 percent of the world’s existing data was created in the last two years alone. With such rapid growth, simply understanding the context of what data is important to keep, classifying that data and organising it into a useful form cannot happen without the support of technology. Organisations…
Capabilities, limitations of Microsoft’s native SoD tool
January 31, 2024
Segregation of duties (SoD) is a well-known term among auditors and anyone who has ever been audited. SoD is the understanding that no user should have access to two conflicting business functions that would allow a user to commit fraud or error (e.g., the ability to create a vendor record, then process a payment to that vendor). The idea can be intimidating and overwhelming to those who do not have the proper tools…
Cloud synergy: Microsoft Azure and its relationship to Microsoft 365
January 31, 2024
As organisations increasingly embrace cloud-based technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency, understanding the dynamic relationship between Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 becomes crucial for maximising their potential. With the power of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, organisations are gaining agility and driving innovation, but what is the difference between the two? When rolling out Microsoft 365…
Protiviti-Oxford study on the future of money and digital disruption in the future
December 15, 2023
An overwhelming majority of global business leaders—85%—expect their home country to be “cashless” within a decade, and nearly a third expect it will happen within the next five years, according to findings of the Protiviti-Oxford survey, “Executive Outlook on the Future of Money, 2033 and Beyond.”
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