From Chaos to Clarity: How Copilot Helped Eric Deliver Executive Insights in Minutes

by Doug Cox

What if you could turn 30 minutes of manual work into just a few minutes of strategic review?

That’s exactly what happened when Eric Miller, one of E&I’s AI Champions, used Microsoft Copilot to streamline weekly executive updates for the Tariff Task Force. Instead of manually aggregating data from spreadsheets and surveys, Eric crafted a prompt that enabled Copilot to generate a polished, insight-rich summary, complete with high-level trends and business partner-specific insights.

This isn’t just about saving time (though the 83% efficiency gain is impressive). It’s about freeing up our people to focus on what matters most: making decisions, not wrangling with data.

Whether you’re just starting your AI learning journey or already experimenting with prompts, this is a great example of how a well-structured prompt can unlock real value. You’ll see how Copilot:

  • Pulled together insights from multiple data sources
  • Organized them into a clear, executive-ready format
  • Empowered Eric to quickly review and refine the output

👉 Curious how it works? Check out this reference guide to see the exact prompt and Copilot-generated output. It’s a practical, real-world example you can learn from or even adapt for your own team.

Let’s keep learning, experimenting, and sharing. Every prompt is a step forward on our AI journey.

Best,

Doug

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