{"id":957939,"date":"2024-10-16T08:26:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T07:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/?p=957939"},"modified":"2024-10-16T08:26:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T07:26:29","slug":"fa1-niras-uses-copilot-for-microsoft-365-to-build-productivity-and-engagement-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/work-productivity-da-dk\/manufacturing-da-dk\/fa1-niras-uses-copilot-for-microsoft-365-to-build-productivity-and-engagement-success\/","title":{"rendered":"NIRAS uses Copilot for Microsoft 365 to build productivity and engagement success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6451 BCX8\">NIRAS is a value-driven, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy fundamentally committed to sustainable progress and service delivery. The Copenhagen-headquartered business has more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6451 BCX8\"> than<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6451 BCX8\"> 3,000 employees located in 61 offices around the world. Together, they have successfully delivered over 7,000 projects.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW6451 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u201cNIRAS Boosts Productivity with Copilot\u201d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/NOGndVqol0g?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:%2F%2Fpulse.microsoft.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86289034 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86289034 BCX8\">Can artificial intelligence <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86289034 BCX8\">ameliorate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86289034 BCX8\"> the talent shortage?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW86289034 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOne of our main challenges,\u201d admits Claus Birkholm, CIO and VP at NIRAS, \u201cis there is a scarcity of engineering talents.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result, the organisation is always on the lookout for ways in which to improve productivity. It sees artificial intelligence (AI) as a big opportunity to gain competitive advantage. This is why the NIRAS team are excited about the potential of Microsoft Copilot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe believe if you teach your users and your employees how to utilise AI, it will give you a competitive edge,\u201d states Maria M\u00f8ller Emanuelsen, IT Change Director at NIRAS. \u201cIn our line of work, it has huge potential for a massive improvement to all areas of work.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> a joy being in a firm like NIRAS <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">whe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">re they embrace <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">new technology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">Cop<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">t<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260046807 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">makes many tasks easier.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220785950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220785950 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">&#8211; Andreas Dam-Amby, IT <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220785950 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">Project Manager<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220785950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220785950 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220785950 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\"> NIRAS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW220785950 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559737&quot;:425,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122123829 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122123829 BCX8\">A structured and collaborative approach to rolling out new tech<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognising the potential impact that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/microsoft-365\/microsoft-copilot\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot for Microsoft 365<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> could have on the business operations, Maria M\u00f8ller Emanuelsen was determined to get the rollout right.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She explains, \u201cYou only get one chance to launch a new system. Our early forays into using Microsoft Copilot have convinced us that it is a very personal app to use. What makes sense for one person doesn\u2019t necessarily make sense for another.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen introducing Copilot, I think it is really important to focus on the front runners,\u201d agrees Claus Birkholm. \u201cYou need to take those who are ready to push their boundaries and then let them do like ripples in the water and get it out to all their colleagues.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The initial deployment included 200 early users who were all trained in prompt engineering and encouraged to share their learning. The group is very engaged and regularly shares ideas and discusses the new and best ways to use Copilot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Copilot has saved me a lot of time \u2013 it could be up to hours daily.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; Simon Skaar Karlsov, Project Manager, NIRAS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559737&quot;:425,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228252161 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228252161 BCX8\">Inspiring colleagues to work in new ways<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW228252161 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s a joy being in a firm like NIRAS where they embrace new technology,\u201d says Andreas Dam-Amby, IT Project Manager at NIRAS. \u201cCopilot makes many tasks easier.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Different colleagues are using Copilot for Microsoft 365 in different ways. For engineer Mikkel Astrup Jensen, Copilot helps to boost his confidence when communicating in English. He says, \u201cI communicate with a lot of English-speaking investors, so I want to sound professional in English as a non-native speaker. Copilot is really helpful; it sounds natural but in a professional way.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other team members are using Copilot to complete mundane tasks, freeing them up to spend more time on the rewarding and interesting work they enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe exciting part is coming up with solutions. The boring part is actually describing the solution,\u201d says Simon Skaar Karlsov, Project Manager at NIRAS. \u201cCopilot helps me with the description, and I get to just come up with the creative ideas, right? So it has saved me a lot of time \u2013 it could be up to hours daily.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">Whe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">n <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">yo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">u <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">art using Microsoft <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">Cop<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">, it\u2019s really important that you push your own boundaries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123672522 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW43264690 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43264690 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">Claus Birkholm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43264690 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body Text\">, CIO &amp; VP, NIRAS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43264690 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559737&quot;:425,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100318893 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100318893 BCX8\">Sharing learning to accelerate benefits<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100318893 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NIRAS team are excited by the results and keen to use Copilot to drive further improvements. The team say curiosity and a willingness to think creatively about how you might use Copilot to support your own ways of working are key to maximising the success of your rollout. As Copilot use continues to accelerate, NIRAS expects productivity and other benefits to accelerate too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen you start using Microsoft Copilot, it\u2019s really important that you push your own boundaries,\u201d concludes Claus Birkholm. \u201cYou need to be interested. You need to be persistent. You also need to maybe do things in a different way than you used to. Then you will see the benefits.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1418,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-959307\" src=\"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niras_6-300x142.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"336\" data-contrast=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niras_6-300x142.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niras_6-768x364.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niras_6-1536x728.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niras_6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NIRAS is a value-driven, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy fundamentally committed to sustainable progress and service delivery. 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