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Your AI strategy doesn’t have to be complicated. In this Lantern Minute, Kaytek Przybylski reveals how focusing on a clear roadmap, preparing your data, and deploying AI copilots can unlock business value across your organization.

Mondays are a mindset. You can see today as the start of a long week—or as a chance to reset and try again. Small shifts in how you approach the day can change everything. Let’s start this week with intention and purpose. 🌟

Lantern is proud to welcome our newest team member Reema Gill to our Data & AI team in Toronto. Reema is experienced in business intelligence, data analytics and engineering domains, supporting several platforms and industries throughout her career. Reema is passionate about being a lifelong learner and loves to stay on top of technology breakthroughs. Reema is a bit of a foodie - enjoys painting, hiking and energizing in nature. (She makes the most out of the Canadian summers!)

How do you ensure workshop success continues? Join Taylor Reese in this Lantern Minute as he outlines the importance of post-workshop activities and stakeholder involvement.

Is your data infrastructure ready to support your AI ambitions? Find out how to prepare with our latest blog by Robert Thornton. Dive into three crucial questions that will help you modernize effectively: 1️⃣Why is a modern data platform essential for AI? 2️⃣What are the key characteristics of an AI-ready data infrastructure? 3️⃣How can you modernize your existing data platform to support AI initiatives? Get the insights you need to create a roadmap for success and ensure your infrastructure is primed for AI. Start your journey to AI readiness: https://loom.ly/uuUYVlY

📢 Get ready for the next Dallas #PowerPlatform UG (Tue, Oct 29th 5pm CT). All skill levels are welcome! 🔗 Event: https://lnkd.in/gnT4dRhp Agenda: 🎤 Excited to feature Sean Astrakhan: #PowerAutomate Performance without the Pain. Learn tips & strategies to speed up your flows with less code & better results! 🎤 Plus latest #PowerPlatform news. 🙌 Don’t miss out! Join us to ask questions & share your thoughts. Let’s connect, learn & grow together! #dppug

What’s the right first step to becoming an AI-enabled organization? In this Lantern Minute, Brian Sturgeon explains how leaders can make low-risk, high-impact decisions that pave the way for long-term success.

How can conversational AI help you respond faster? Join our Copilot Studio in a Day workshop and learn how to build next-gen conversational assistants using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on training covers practical steps for creating copilots, integrating AI, and crafting personalized experiences. 🗓 Date: November 7th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pacific Time 📍 Location: Virtual Register today!

Lantern is proud to welcome our newest team member, Jamie Riddle, who joins our Delivery Execution team in Denver. Jamie is passionate about Professional Services where she's spent the last twenty years working as an architect, project / program manager, and delivery director. Her experience spans the full technology stack across multiple industries in both private and public sectors. In one of her most recent roles, Jamie built a delivery organization for a software company where she developed the skills, tools, metrics, and best practices needed to deliver at the highest level. Outside of work, Jamie and her husband have three children who play year around competitive sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, football, and baseball. As Colorado natives they love spending time outdoors and enjoy cheering on their beloved Denver Broncos (even if it's been a rough eight years), Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche. Jamie's life motto is never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

What happens when users can’t find familiar elements on your site? In this Lantern Minute, Patricia Begley-Nelson discusses how consistent UI/UX design ensures smooth navigation and keeps users on task.