How to Use Microsoft Copilot in Teams Meetings
Copilot in Microsoft Teams: A Game-Changer for Northamptonshire SMEs
Running effective meetings can be a challenge for any business. Between action items, summaries, and missed discussions, things often slip through the cracks. Microsoft Copilot in Teams changes that, making meetings more productive and less stressful.
Here’s how Northamptonshire businesses can put it to work.
Step 1: Set Up Copilot Correctly
- When scheduling a meeting, go to More Options → Meeting Options.
- Enable Recording and Transcription (this is essential for Copilot).
- Tip: Turn on “Record and Transcribe Automatically” so you never forget.
Step 2: Use Copilot During the Meeting
Copilot opens in a private side panel—only you can see it. You can ask things like:
- “What did I miss while I was away?”
- “Summarise the meeting so far.”
- “List the action items.”
Step 3: Capture Action Items Automatically
Copilot listens and tracks tasks as they’re discussed. Instead of scribbling notes, you’ll instantly get:
- A task list
- Who it’s assigned to
- Key project updates
Step 4: Generate Instant Meeting Summaries
Need a professional summary for a Northamptonshire client? Copilot creates one instantly, saving you the time and effort.
Step 5: Catch Up if You Missed the Meeting
Even if you didn’t attend, Copilot provides:
- AI-generated summaries
- Full transcripts
- Links to recordings
- Searchable meeting highlights
Bonus: Integration with Outlook & OneNote
Pull meeting summaries into OneNote for reference or convert tasks into Outlook To-Dos automatically.
Why Northamptonshire SMEs Should Care
For growing businesses, wasted meeting time equals lost productivity. Copilot ensures every meeting is organised, tracked, and actionable—whether your staff are in Northampton, Kettering, or Wellingborough.
👉 Want to boost your team’s efficiency? We help Northamptonshire SMBs roll out Microsoft Copilot across Teams, Outlook, and more.