Do you find yourself going to Microsoft Copilot to ask it the same thing on a regular cadence? Instead of repeating your steps each time, you can create a scheduled prompt and have Copilot send you the feedback in email or Teams at a schedule of your choosing.
Create my morning workday briefing using information from my email, calendar, and recent communications.
Email Prioritization:
1. Start with a section called "Priority Emails."
2. Highlight messages received since my last workday from:
- My direct supervisor(s)
- My manager's manager (if applicable)
- Members of my immediate team
- Employees who report directly to me
- Individuals with whom I collaborate frequently
3. For each priority email provide:
- Sender
- Subject
- Received time
- 2-3 sentence summary
- Any action items, requests, deadlines, or decisions required
Email De-emphasis:
4. Place newsletters, vendor marketing emails, promotional messages, automated notifications, and listserv messages in a separate section called "Lower Priority Communications."
5. Summarize these items collectively rather than individually unless they contain urgent actions or deadlines.
Calendar Review:
6. Create a section called "Today's Schedule."
7. List all meetings and appointments for today in chronological order including:
- Start and end times
- Meeting title
- Organizer
- Participants
- Location or meeting link if available
8. Identify any scheduling conflicts, back-to-back meetings, or unusually busy time periods.
Preparation Guidance:
9. Create a section called "Prepare for Today."
10. Highlight:
- Meetings that may require preparation
- Outstanding requests from emails
- Upcoming deadlines occurring within the next seven days
- Tasks requiring immediate attention
Executive Summary:
11. Begin the report with a brief executive summary containing:
- Number of priority emails
- Number of meetings scheduled today
- Top three items requiring attention
Formatting:
12. Use clear headings and bullet points.
13. Prioritize actionable information over informational content.
14. Keep the overall briefing concise and suitable for reading in less than five minutes.