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Catch Up on Meetings and Tasks with Copilot in Teams

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Microsoft Teams is a central hub for collaboration, meetings, and productivity. With the integration of Copilot in Teams, users can efficiently catch up on missed meetings, summarize key discussions, and stay on top of their tasks without sifting through hours of recordings. This blog will guide you on how to leverage Copilot to enhance your workflow in Teams.

What is Copilot in Teams?

Copilot in Microsoft Teams is an AI-powered assistant that helps users quickly review meeting highlights, generate summaries, and track action items. It ensures that you stay updated without needing to go through lengthy recordings or chat histories.

Key Features of Copilot in Teams

  • Meeting Recap – Provides a summary of missed meetings, including key discussions and action points.
  • Action Item Tracking – Automatically identifies tasks assigned during meetings and updates task lists.
  • Chat and Thread Summarization – Condenses long chat conversations into key takeaways.
  • Context-Aware Insights – Understands meeting content and suggests relevant follow-ups.

How to Use Copilot to Catch Up on Meetings

Step 1: Accessing Copilot in Teams

  1. Open Microsoft Teams and navigate to the Meetings tab.
  2. Select a missed meeting from the list.
  3. Click on the Copilot icon to generate a summary.

Step 2: Reviewing Meeting Summaries

  • Copilot provides a concise recap, including the topics discussed, decisions made, and action items.
  • Users can ask follow-up questions like:
    • What were the key decisions made?
    • Who was assigned tasks during the meeting?
    • Summarize the discussion on project timelines.

Step 3: Tracking Action Items

  • Copilot automatically extracts action items and assigns them to team members.
  • These tasks can be directly integrated into Microsoft To Do or Planner.

Step 4: Summarizing Chat Conversations

  • If you missed a discussion in a Teams chat, simply click the Copilot icon to generate a chat summary.
  • This feature is particularly useful for long conversation threads where key points might be buried in multiple messages.

Step 5: Following Up on Meetings

  • Copilot can suggest email drafts or chat messages to follow up with colleagues.
  • Users can refine or approve these drafts before sending.

Benefits of Using Copilot in Teams

  • Saves Time – No need to watch entire meeting recordings or scroll through endless chat messages.
  • Enhances Productivity – Keeps track of action items and follow-ups effortlessly.
  • Improves Collaboration – Ensures everyone stays aligned, even if they miss meetings.
  • AI-Powered Insights – Provides deeper context and smarter recommendations based on discussions.