Computer Use Agents – What Are They?
In this episode of the AI Agent and Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward reviews the release of computer use agents — what they are, how they will work, and the potential they have.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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ChatGPT5 Available in Copilot
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward reviews the integration of ChatGPT 5 in Microsoft Copilot and how users should go deeper with adoption to experience the most benefits and get the most value out of the ever-evolving technology.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Claude is Now Available in Copilot
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, Shawn Dorward, outlines the introduction of Claude to Copilot Studio AI models and explains the difference between the new model and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Copilot Function In Excel – Game Changing
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward reviews the integration of Copilot functions in Microsoft Excel, what this means for organizations, and what users can expect. The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Fantasy Football and Copilot? Your Dream Team!
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward unpacks how Microsoft Copilot can be used as a tool for fantasy football drafts, and how this has enhanced his AI skills.. The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Copilot All-Star Award – Please Vote!
Nominations are IN and voting ends soon!! If you enjoy my content, please take a quick second and vote for me! Vote HERE!
I’m honored and excited to be included on this list!! The entire list of nominees are remarkable humans who drive so much AI content for our community, absolutely amazing.
Voting closes 09/04/2025 Please vote, it’s quick and easy! Vote HERE!
Thank you to everyone who continues to follow my AI journey and share in the fun along the way. This nomination isn’t about me, its about our entire community and our future together! It’s about everyone who engages and supports my digital and in-person content. It’s about my colleagues at sa.global who continue to motivate and inspire me, across our entire team, in this fast and revolutionary time! #humbled
Thank you for joining me on this journey and challenging me to be a better version of myself by using AI and Copilot every single day!
Using Copilot to Brainstorm
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward explores how to brainstorm with Copilot, from constraint-based prompts to framework-based prompts. The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Using Copilot in Power Platform with Nick Doelman
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward hosts Nick Doelman, Power Platform Specialist, Trainer, Coach, Microsoft MVP, for a discussion on Copilot in Power Platform. The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Is AI Really Saving Us Time?
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward questions whether AI is actually saving a net impact of time or if it’s merely repurposing that time.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Leveraging AI as a Team Member
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward reviews a fundamental mind shift behind AI and why treating AI like a collaborator rather than a calculator has changed the way he works. Using AI as a teammate, Shawn shares how he has been able to use AI as an outcome-based assistant to maximize results and benefits.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Microsoft’s Søren Alexandersen: Accounts Payable Agent with Business Central
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward is joined by Søren Alexandersen, Principal Program Manager, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft. The two discuss the potential of AI and Copilots to streamline the accounts payable (AP) process. Alexandersen highlights the upcoming public preview of the Payables Agent, which will help process invoices from various sources, and shares future developments for the tool.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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All-Star Nomination for AI & Copilot – Please Vote!
Annual All-Star Award Nomination – Votes Needed!
I am excited to share that I have been nominated for this year’s All-Star award at Community Summit for my community contributions around AI Agents and Copilot! I am not just humbled by this but SHOCKED!
When I set out on this journey a little over a year ago, my commitment was to share my story about learning to use Copilot, and hopefully help others experience less ‘pain’ in the process. It’s exciting to me to hear from folks who are relating to my experiences! So whether you are either laughing at me (like I do LOL) or using my stumbles to help you save you time, thank you for giving it a shot and riding with me during this fun time!
Initially this was a year long journey but I DO intend to continue to share my experiences through the many blogs and podcasts for the foreseeable future – you’re stuck with me, I guess haha. – thank you all so much for your continued support!
Voting is easy, and quick, and you can only vote once per category! Voting ends September 4th, so vote now! VOTE HERE
There are several folks nominated and I am honored to be considered in this same list – honestly, not just saying that. If you feel so inclined to vote for me, thank you (sincerely)!!
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing my journey and look forward to continuing using Microsoft Copilot every single day, trying to be a better version of myself; The World’s Okayest Shawn.
Congratulations to my fellow nominees (listed below) – a bright, curious and motivated group and I am honored to be considered amongst them, that’s for sure.
Thank you!
Shawn Dorward
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DATE FORMULAS in Business Central
Mastering Date Formulas in Business Central: Rules, Variables, and Fun with Time!
If you’ve spent any time in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you know that date formulas are the secret sauce to streamlining many processes. Whether you’re filtering reports, automating tasks, or just trying to look super smart in front of your coworkers, date formulas are here to save the day. Let’s break it all down!
The Basics: What Are Date Formulas?
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Summit NA 2025 – Orlando, FL!!!
Live In-Person Presentations at Summit NA 2025
I am excited to share that I will be speaking IN PERSON at Summit NA, 2025!
Summit NA is an in-person event being held in Orlando, FL this year. The conference begins on October 19th and concludes on October 23rd. You can register at the link above! My List of Sessions is below!
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Summit 2025 – Come Join Me! Power Apps Life Hacks!
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Power Apps Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Power Apps Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Summit 2025 – Come Join Me! CE Sales (CRM) Life Hacks!
About this Session:
CE Sales (CRM) Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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CE Sales (CRM) Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Summit 2025 – Come Join Me! BC Life Hacks!
About this Session:
BC Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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BC Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Summit 2025 – Come Join Me! GP to BC Transition!
About this Session:
GP to BC – Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Started
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GP to BC – Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Started
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Summit 2025 – Come Join Me! Copilot Life Hacks!
About this Session:
Copilot Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Copilot Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Summit 2025 – Come Join Me! Excel Life Hacks!
About this Session:
Excel Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Excel Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Summit 2025 – Come Join Me! Bridging Legacy and Modern Solutions
About this Session:
Dynamics Round Robin: Bridging Legacy and Modern Systems
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Power Apps Life Hacks – Tips and Tricks for EVERY User!!
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Why Don’t We Use AI Like We Should?
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward, Vice President, sa.global, UG Expert, challenges the use of AI: With so many AI tools available now, how many of those tools are actually being used? How can leaders empower users and propel AI adoption.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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How Agent Orchestration Impacts Personal, Business Productivity
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward, Vice President, sa.global, UG Expert, with the conclusion of the Microsoft Build conference, Shawn Dorward talks about Copilot Agent Orchestration — what it is, how it works, and how organizations can benefit from it.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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The Fundamental Mindset Shift of Copilot Tuning
“In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward, Vice President, sa.global, UG Expert, with the conclusion of the Microsoft Build conference, Shawn Dorward talks about Copilot tuning — what it is, how it works, and how organizations can benefit from it.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Copilot Use Cases for Navigating Tariff Complexities
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward, Vice President, sa.global, UG Expert, reviews how tariffs can impact businesses and highlights Copilot use cases to be proactive in navigating these complexities.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Copilot & Accessibility
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward, Vice President, sa.global, UG Expert, discusses how Microsoft Copilot is opening doors for accessibility and creating inclusive opportunities for users.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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DynamicsCon 2025 – Chicago, Illinois!!!
Live In-Person Presentations at #DynamicsCon 2025
I am excited to share that I will be speaking IN PERSON at DynamicsCon 2025!
DynamicsCon is an in-person, Microsoft Biz Apps event, being held in Chicago, IL this year. The conference begins on May 13th, 2025 and concludes on May 16th, 2025. You can register at the link above! My List of Sessions is below!
Come visit me (and the rest of the sa.global and ReQlogic team) at Booth 409!
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