Task 1: Brainstorm your idea using Microsoft Copilot

Use Copilot to develop ideas for a new government service, program, or initiative that addresses a specific public need or gap. Research similar offerings, identify relevant trends, and create a list of comparable examples.

Steps

• Brainstorm Innovative Ideas:

  1. Launch your browser and navigate to Copilot.Microsoft.com.

  2. Sign in using your personal Microsoft account (no Copilot license required).

  3. In Microsoft Copilot, copy and paste the sample prompt into the prompt field:

     Sample Prompt

      Can you help me create one innovative [service/program/initiative] that addresses existing public needs or gaps within [sector] and aligns with government priorities? 
     

     Note: Replace the text within brackets with your specific choice. For example:

     • [service/program/initiative] → digital literacy initiative
     • [sector] → education

  4. Copy your service idea into the Word document you created earlier (Copilot Research.docx) for easy reference as needed in the upcoming tasks

     

• Conduct Market Research:

  1. With your service, program, or initiative idea in mind, use the following prompt to research comparable offerings:

     Sample Prompt

      Research comparable offerings for my idea: [Your Idea]. Provide a brief overview of their presence and impact within [sector]. 
     

     Note: Replace the text within brackets with the idea you generated earlier. For example:

     • [Your Idea] → digital literacy initiative for rural communities
     • [sector] → education

  2. Copy Copilot’s response into the same Word document (Copilot Research.docx) for easy reference.

Key takeaways

• You learned how to prompt Microsoft Copilot to quickly generate new ideas and export responses to Word, PDF, or text files.
• You explored how to use Microsoft Copilot to conduct market research and identify comparable offerings or competitors efficiently.

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