Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we work. And it’s catching on fast. Nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies now use Microsoft 365 Copilot daily to boost productivity. Among early adopters, 77% report improved performance, with 78% seeing individual productivity gains of up to 15%.
As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella puts it, “Copilot will be the new UI for both the world’s knowledge and your organization’s knowledge, but most importantly, it will be your agent that helps you act on that knowledge.” That’s exactly the shift we’re seeing and the opportunity we’re tapping into.
So, what’s the next step? Putting that AI power exactly where it’s needed, right inside your daily workflow. That’s where the Ichicraft Copilot Widget comes in.
This new widget brings your Copilot agents, whether from Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or Copilot Studio, directly into your Ichicraft Board. It’s an intuitive way to access AI support in the flow of work, with quick prompts and easy interaction, right when it counts.
Before we jump into the how, a quick heads-up: to use our Copilot Widget, you’ll need a Microsoft Copilot license, and your data governance needs to be in good shape.
Ready to get started? Here are three smart ways to bring our Copilot Widget into your digital workplace.
1. Get your day sorted (without the juggling act)
Use it on: A personal productivity dashboard
Best for: Busy teams, hybrid workers, agile squads
What if planning your day was as easy as opening your laptop and saying, “Help me plan my day”? With our Copilot Widget in your digital workplace, it is.
Prompts automatically launch with suggestions with suggestions to help you prioritize, prep for your meetings, or even summarize yesterday’s tasks. Acting as a mini command center, you can pull together your tasks, calendar, and recent files – with no additional clicking needed.
“We think this is a really interesting way to bring Copilot into different boards,” says our co-founder, Reinier Smit. “For example, on a ‘Getting Things Done’ board, you could combine your To Do list, Planner tasks, meetings, and files and then use Copilot to help you prep for things like your daily scrum or other routine tasks.”
This is Copilot where it makes sense: in context, in flow, and right on your Board.
2. Help new starters hit the ground running
Use it on: An onboarding board
Best for: HR teams, people leads, line managers
Onboarding can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Use the Copilot Widget to turn your static onboarding content into something interactive and helpful.
New employees can use prompts to get quick answers about policies, benefits, or first-week goals, all written in your company’s tone of voice. You can configure prompts to reflect your organization’s preferred language, style, or brand voice. Just set the context behind the scenes, and Copilot will take it from there.
And since you can audience-target the widget, only new starters see it, keeping things relevant and tidy.
3. Turn finance reports into conversations
Use it on: A finance dashboard
Best for: Analysts, budget owners, decision-makers
Power BI visuals are powerful, but what if you could ask questions directly?
With our Copilot Widget, you can. Just add it alongside your reports and launch prompts like: “Summarize this chart” or “What changed from last quarter?” and let Copilot do the heavy lifting.
You can also configure it to answer recurring questions like:
- “What are the top five cost centers this month?”
- “Which expenses exceeded forecast?”
- “Are there any anomalies in the billing cycle?”
Because the Copilot Widget works in context, finance teams can interact with data instantly – no tab-switching, no manual cross-checking, no waiting on follow-ups.
The result? Faster insights. Sharper forecasts. Less head-scratching. More clarity, right where you need it.
Getting set up (it’s easier than it sounds)
Before you bring Copilot into your digital workplace, there are a few things to tick off. Nothing too heavy, just the essentials to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Ichicraft Boards – your home base for the widget
- A Microsoft 365 Copilot license
- A well-oiled Microsoft 365 setup – Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel etc. The more you use, the more Copilot can help
- Strong data governance – using tools like Microsoft Purview or SAM to make sure sensitive info stays protected
“You need to be aware that it can access all of your data, so any data that shouldn’t be there should be removed,” advises Reinier. Our partner network can easily help you with this task.
Think of it like getting your digital house in order. Just as you would before rolling out enterprise search or SharePoint, this is about setting the right permissions, securing your data, and making sure everything’s cloud-ready.
Once that’s in place, the Copilot Widget is good to go, ready to bring smart support into your team’s flow, without the technical drama.
Start small (and set your team up to succeed)
Thanks to audience targeting, you can easily make the Copilot Widget available to a specific team or department first. Use this as a pilot phase: gather feedback, fine-tune prompts, and build your internal champions.
Pro tip: Run a short intro or training session alongside your pilot. Even 30 minutes can go a long way in showing people what Copilot can do and how to get the best results from it.
Once your early adopters are up to speed, scaling it across your digital workplace becomes a whole lot easier.
FAQs
What is the Ichicraft Copilot Widget?
The Ichicraft Copilot Widget embeds Microsoft Copilot agents from 365, SharePoint, or Copilot Studio directly into your dashboard. It lets you use AI prompts in context—helping you plan, onboard, and analyze data without switching apps.
Do I need a license to use the Ichicraft Copilot Widget?
Yes. Each user needs a Microsoft 365 Copilot license ($30 per user/month). This ensures full access to Copilot’s AI features across Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 apps.
What can I do with the Ichicraft Copilot Widget?
You can use the Copilot Widget to plan your day, help new hires get quick answers, and turn finance reports into conversations. It integrates tasks, onboarding, and data insights into one AI-powered dashboard.
How does the Ichicraft Copilot Widget improve productivity?
The Copilot Widget reduces app-switching and speeds up workflows by placing AI directly in Ichicraft Boards. Employees can prioritize tasks, answer onboarding questions, and analyze data instantly—saving time and boosting overall productivity.
Is the Ichicraft Copilot Widget secure?
Yes—provided your Microsoft 365 setup follows strong data governance. Using Microsoft Purview or similar tools helps ensure permissions, compliance, and security policies are properly configured before rolling out the widget.
How do I roll out the Ichicraft Copilot Widget to my team?
Start with a pilot team using audience targeting. Gather feedback, refine prompts, and train early adopters. Once they’re comfortable, expand the rollout across your organization for a smooth, scalable implementation.
Who benefits most from using the Ichicraft Copilot Widget?
The Copilot Widget supports multiple roles: busy professionals managing tasks, HR teams onboarding staff, and finance teams analyzing reports. Any group needing faster insights and reduced friction in Microsoft 365 benefits from it.
Do employees need training to use the Ichicraft Copilot Widget effectively?
Minimal training is needed. A short 30-minute intro session helps employees understand prompts and best practices. This ensures teams quickly see value and use Copilot effectively in their daily workflows.
Ready to put AI to work?
Whether it’s helping your team plan their day, welcoming a new hire, or turning data into decisions, the Copilot Widget is here to make your workday smoother, faster, and a little more magical.
And this? It’s just the beginning. We’re putting AI where it belongs – right in your flow, right when you need it.
Want to see how it fits into your digital workplace? Get in touch to learn more, book a demo, or start exploring the Copilot Widget for your team.
