Daniel AndersonSeven tasks I now hand off to Copilot. So I can focus on what only I can do.
A one-page guide to the exact jobs Copilot Cowork takes off my plate, what it does on each one, and the hours it gives me back every week.
- ✓Seven real jobs. The work Cowork does for me every week, from research and inbox triage to first drafts and scheduling.
- ✓What it does on each. Not a feature list. What Cowork actually handles, and what I keep for myself.
- ✓One page. Print it, pin it, or hand it to your team as a starting point.
The seven tasks Cowork handles for me.
Each one comes with what Cowork does and what it gives back.
Information research
Finds, reads and summarises what I need, so I go straight to the insight.
Inbox scanning and prioritising
Sorts and flags email, so I know what's urgent, important or can wait.
Drafting first replies
Handles the blank page, so I can focus on the message.
Scheduling
Finds the best times and sends the invites. No more back and forth.
Note and document summaries
Turns long notes, docs and transcripts into clear, actionable summaries.
Data organisation and insights
Cleans and analyses messy data, so I can spot trends and decide faster.
Content repurposing and polish
Reworks content across formats and tightens my writing.
What stays with me
The judgement, the relationships and the decisions. That's the point.
From Daniel Anderson, Microsoft MVP
I've spent 20+ years in SharePoint and Microsoft 365, and these days I help organisations get Copilot and AI working on their own content. This is the list I actually use, not a vendor's feature tour.