We’re excited to announce an exclusive webinar in collaboration with Akumina. Ed Rogers, the CEO and co-founder of Akumina will join our CEO Michelle Caldwell on March 11 to share insights into how you can transform your business operations and achieve new levels of success with modern digital workplaces.

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, fostering empathetic experiences is crucial for strategic HR impact. Michelle Caldwell explores how empathy can transform employee engagement, enhance productivity, and drive organizational success.

On February 2025, Chris McNulty led a comprehensive webinar titled “How to Succeed with Your Copilot Deployment." The session provided invaluable insights and practical steps for effectively deploying Microsoft's Copilot within organizations. Attendees were guided through the current state of AI, common deployment mistakes, and a five-step plan for successful Copilot integration.

In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty from Synozur delves into the anticipated developments in artificial intelligence for 2025. Chris shares his insights on the wide-scale adoption of AI, its impact on the workforce, and the rising trends in AI technology.  Tune in to hear Chris' predictions about Omni AI, sustainable green AI, workforce disruptions, the rise of personal knowledge chatbots – and even Super Bowl LIX.

Chinese startup DeepSeek has announced a credible alternative to ChatGPT, challenging the GenAI market with fewer Nvidia chips and open-source technology. Despite questions about its data handling and privacy policies, DeepSeek's market impact has been massive. Microsoft has integrated DeepSeek models into Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, indicating DeepSeek’s  growing influence. However, concerns remain about the long-term adoption of China-based AI services by Western companies.

Our latest episode of our Polaris podcast, “Fractional CxOs Get Our Undivided Attention“ dives into the evolving role of fractional executive leaders, or CxOs. We explore why fractional CxOs are becoming more prevalent and what they mean for businesses today.  Our guest is Michelle Caldwell, the CEO and founder of Synozur.

Learn from Matt Shaffer - Synozur’s lead for Strategic Planning and Orgnizational Design in our “Upgrading Your Company Operating System” webinar. He presents the Company Operating System (CoS), and how it can help you transform your leadership culture in 2025.

Gain insights on avoiding common Copilot rollout mistakes, structuring successful pilot programs, and scaling to full production. Learn how to leverage Microsoft tools for effective deployment and support. Join us on February 11 for valuable takeaways to optimize your AI journey.

With the rapid evolution of AI in 2025, we highlight key predictions such as the rise of "Omni AI" that integrates data from multiple sources, growing concerns about powerful AI agents, and the increasing prevalence of personal knowledge chatbots.

Join us in reflecting on a transformative year with our latest Polaris podcast episode, "Holiday Reflections from Synozur: A Dynamic 2024." We discuss 2024's key innovations in business and technology, including advancements in geothermal systems, the James Webb Space Telescope, Snoop Dogg, Dick Van Dyke, the Excel World Championships and more. Listen to the full podcast and receive a special holiday gift at the end of the post.

As we wrap up 2024, Synozur is excited to share a special holiday gift with you: our Synozur Holiday Meal Planner. This handy Excel file is designed to help you plan and track every detail of your holiday meal, from boiling potatoes to resting the roast. With easy-to-follow directions and customizable inputs, you can ensure everything is perfectly timed for your family feast. Enjoy this small token of our appreciation, and best wishes for a happy and peaceful holiday season.

Last month, Synozur was proud to sponsor TechCon 365 Dallas.  At the conference, we introduced our new service that creates a new way of working with leadership on strategy, business foundations, and goals – the Company Operating System.

In the latest episode of Polaris, Matt Shaffer delves into the concept of Company Operating Systems (CoS), exploring its framework, key components, and the importance of documentation and communication in achieving business goals. We discuss the distinction between strategic and operational focuses, the difference between strategy and planning, and share real-world applications of CoS in various organizations. The conversation also touches on the role of software in implementing CoS, best practices for successful implementation, and future trends in organizational design and strategy.

Microsoft Ignite 2024 kicks off today in Chicago with exciting announcements about Copilot Agents; File-Level Archiving in Microsoft 365 Archive; and SharePoint Advanced Management, now bundled with Copilot.

We‘re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Polaris Pathways - a Synozur podcast! With Polaris, we bring you the latest discoveries and insights from the worlds of leadership, culture and technology. Our first episode looks at emerging leadership roles for AI - titled "CIAO means goodbye, but say hello to the CAIO."

Join Matt Shaffer from Synozur on December 5, 2024, at 8:00 AM for a free webinar on the Company Operating System (CoS) and its role in achieving strategic and operational transformation in 2025. This session will explore the need for a new management framework, address common business strategic challenges, and include a case study on transforming management frameworks at Microsoft. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get ahead for 2025—register now!

Synozur is proud to sponsor and present at TechCon 365 Dallas, scheduled for November 11-15, 2024.  We’re presenting sessions covering Copilot and AI, content management, and business leadership transformation. Join us!

The emergence of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) role reflects the growing importance of AI in various business operations, necessitating a dedicated leadership position to navigate its complexities. The CAIO is crucial for aligning AI capabilities with strategic business goals, managing ethical considerations and responsible AI practices, and addressing the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Additionally, CAIOs are vital for bridging the talent gap in AI, ensuring business focus in AI initiatives, and signaling the organization’s commitment to AI innovation and resource allocation.

Synozur is growing and we're excited to introduce you to our new team members and alliance partners! Meet them on our latest blog post and learn how they’ll help you transform your business.