Readiness checklist: start with Microsoft Copilot safely, before you scale

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Microsoft 365 Copilot

Are you ready to roll out Microsoft Copilot?

Copilot is easy to use, but the organisations that get the most from it prepare first. This 13-step checklist helps you launch safely and lay the foundation for governed, enterprise-scale AI.

13 essential readiness steps, from AI policy to adoption metrics
What to put in place across people, governance and training
How to prepare for Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365
Why now: Microsoft's Frontier Suite, including Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365, is rolling out from May 1, 2026. Preparing now avoids challenges as AI use matures.

What you will find inside

A practical self-check you can work through with your team. Here is taste.

  • 13 steps:
    A clear readiness check

    From documenting your AI policy to identifying success stories, the essentials before you scale.

  • People and governance:
    Set up for success

    Adoption committee, champions, training and executive onboarding.

  • Plan to scale:
    Ready for E7

    Metrics, licencing and the path to Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365.

How to use the checklist

This is a working self-check, not just a read. Here is how teams put it to work.

Score yourself against all 13 steps Assign an owner to each gap you find
Brief your adoption committee and leadership Stand up training and a champions community
Agree the metrics that define success Talk to SoftwareOne about a Copilot QuickStart
  • 600K+

    Copilot users supported

  • 730+

    Microsoft certified practitioners

  • All 6

    Modern Work advanced specialisations

  • $22bn+

    Microsoft licences managed

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Get ready to roll out Copilot

Work through the 13-step checklist and launch Copilot safely.

Get ready to roll out Copilot

Work through the 13-step checklist and launch Copilot safely.