AI Innovation and the Inverted Org Chart
In this episode of his AI Success Starts with Leadership mini-series on the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, host Shawn Dorward, Microsoft MVP and Vice President at sa.global, tackles one of the most uncomfortable truths in enterprise AI adoption: influence is being redistributed long before authority is. He calls it the inverted org chart, and it’s testing leaders in ways they may not even realize.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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DynamicsCon 2026 – Las Vegas, NV!!!
Live In-Person Presentations at #DynamicsCon 2026
I am excited to share that I will be speaking IN PERSON at DynamicsCon 2026!
DynamicsCon is an in-person, Microsoft Biz Apps event, being held in Las Vegas, NV this year. The conference begins on May 12th, 2026 and concludes on May 15th, 2026. You can register at the link above! My List of Sessions is below!
Come Join Me!!
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DirectionsNA 2026 – Orlando, FL
Live In-Person Presentations at DirectionsNA 2026
I am excited to share that I will be speaking IN PERSON at DirectionsNA 2026!
DirectionsNA is an in-person event, specifically for Microsoft Partners and ISVs, being held in Orlando, Florida this year. The conference begins on April 27th and concludes on April 29th. You can register at the link above! My List of Sessions is below! As a partner only event, I am looking forward to connecting and forging new relationships and strategies!
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From AI Resistance to Readiness
In episode 4 of his mini-series, “AI Success Starts with Leadership,” Shawn Dorward, UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, tackles one of the most misunderstood obstacles in AI adoption: resistance. He makes the case that resistance isn’t a people problem, but it’s a leadership clarity problem, and the organizations that treat it that way are the ones that scale AI successfully.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Frameworks For Measuring AI Success Beyond Metrics
In episode 3 of his mini-series, “AI Starts with Leadership Success,” Shawn Dorward, UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, explores frameworks that help leaders understand whether AI’s impacts and enablement are taking hold, beyond usage metrics.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Overcoming the Vanity AI Metrics Trap
Continuing his series “AI Starts with Leadership Success,” UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, Shawn Dorward, explains why focusing on usage metrics in AI doesn’t always equate to value.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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AI Adoption Is a Leadership Problem, Not a Tech Problem
In the first episode of his mini-series “AI Starts with Leadership Success,” UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, Shawn Dorward, sheds light on why challenges to AI adoption exceed the technology and reflect a larger challenge relating to people..
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Can AI Agents Negotiate On My Behalf?
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward explains how AI agents can handle complex tasks like vendor negotiations, contract terms, and pricing models, freeing humans to focus on strategy.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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AI Influenced Fantasy Football Results
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward gives an update on his AI-influenced fantasy football league, comparing it to the league he drafted without the use of AI.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Will AI Eventually Become a People Manager?
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Shawn Dorward challenges AI’s ability to be a manager as its capabilities continue to expand and it brings accountability to roles in the workplace.
The Podcast is hosted by Dynamic Communities, the home of Summit NA!
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Vibe 2026 – Come Join Me – 10 Life Hacks I Can’t Say In Front of Customers
About this Session:
10 Life Hacks I Can’t Say in Front of Customers – Running Projects Successfully
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Vibe 2026 by PartnerIn – South Padre Island, TX
Live In-Person Presentations at Vibe 2026
I am excited to share that I will be speaking IN PERSON at Vibe 2026!
Vibe is an in-person event being held in South Padres Island, TX this year. The conference begins on January 28th and concludes on January 30th. You can register at the link above! My List of Sessions is below! It’s the FIRST event for the PartnerIn.IO crew and this event will be the first of many, I’m certain. As a partner only event, I am looking forward to connecting and forging new relationships and strategies!
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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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