Sasha Weiman

Modern Work & AI Adoption Strategist | Microsoft 365 & Copilot

SashaWeiman.

Making Microsoft 365 work for people.

I work closely with partners and clients on Microsoft 365 and Copilot education, governance advisory, and ongoing enablement, helping people make sense of the technology and put it to work.

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Across the suite

Deep Microsoft 365 knowledge, spanning technical configuration, governance, and the everyday user experience.

A helpful translator

Making technical concepts clear and connecting business needs with how the platform works.

My focus

Where I
add value.

I understand Microsoft 365 from both sides: how its applications are configured and governed, and how people use them together. That breadth helps me translate between technical teams, business leaders, and employees.

Expertise across Microsoft 365

Deep knowledge of the wider suite, from technical configuration, permissions, and governance to connected workflows and everyday use.

A translator between IT and people

Clear explanations of complex capabilities and technical decisions, with business needs translated into guidance that IT teams and employees can use.

Microsoft 365 & Copilot governance

Advisory on responsible AI, collaboration ownership, information management, and permissions, connecting governance decisions with their impact on users.

Education & ongoing adoption

Role-based education, executive enablement, change planning, and continued support, delivered in close partnership with clients and service partners.

Training packages

Learning built
around your work.

Choose a focused session for an immediate need or a connected program for a wider rollout. Both bring together practical Microsoft 365 skills, good working habits, and Copilot where it is available.

01 / A focused need

Ad hoc training sessions

Targeted, 90-minute live sessions for a specific app, team challenge, or launch.

  • Choose one topic or combine several sessions.
  • Use examples tailored to your organization, department, or role.
  • Practice useful tools, connected workflows, and responsible Copilot use.
  • Add office hours or champion enablement for follow-through.

A good fit for: a team that needs practical help with something specific.

Discuss a focused session

02 / A wider rollout

Project-based training programs

A coordinated learning program shaped around your people, priorities, and adoption goals.

  • Discover needs and define the outcomes together.
  • Design a connected curriculum and delivery plan.
  • Develop relevant examples and tailored learning materials.
  • Deliver live sessions and review what learners need next.

A good fit for: a rollout that needs a shared plan across teams or roles.

Discuss a training program

Explore the session topics

Build either package from the same catalog. Sessions can support an organization-wide audience, a department, or a specific role.

Microsoft 365 skills16 topics

Microsoft 365 Essentials

A practical map of the suite and how work moves between mail, meetings, files, and documents.

Teams Meetings and Collaboration

Prepare, run, and follow through on meetings and team conversations.

Teams Webinars and Virtual Facilitation

Plan an engaging virtual session and manage the organizer journey in the Teams Events app.

Teams Town Halls

Plan and deliver a large-audience event with clear production roles and an attendee experience that works.

Outlook and Calendar

Handle communication and scheduling with less searching and less rework.

Word and Documents

Create documents people can read, edit, and trust.

Excel and Data Work

Turn raw information into a checked, decision-ready workbook.

PowerPoint and Presenting

Build a clear story, design for the audience, and present smoothly.

File Management in Microsoft 365

Build practical habits for storing, finding, sharing, and maintaining files across Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

SharePoint and OneDrive for Everyday Work

Make shared content easier to find, use, and govern.

SharePoint Site Owner Essentials

Keep a site useful, secure, and current after launch.

Design and Build in SharePoint Online

Create a clear, accessible site or page around the work people need to do.

Planner and To Do

Make plans and tasks easier to assign, find, and maintain.

Microsoft Loop

Use workspaces, pages, and live components to keep collaborative work moving.

Forms, Lists, and OneNote

Collect input, track work, and keep useful notes in the right place.

Team Workflow Clinic

Bring a real process and redesign the handoffs using the Microsoft tools already deployed.

Copilot foundations3 topics

Copilot Essentials

Get comfortable with Copilot, make it your own, and use it with sound judgment.

Meetings That Matter with Copilot

Use Copilot and practical meeting habits to prepare well, stay present, and follow through.

Copilot at Scale

Turn individual Copilot wins into repeatable team practices suited to your organization.

Copilot in everyday apps8 topics

Word: From First Draft to Final Word

Build better documents by pairing Word structure and review tools with Copilot drafting and revision.

Excel: From Data to Decisions

Prepare dependable data, use Excel tools and Copilot to explore it, then check the conclusions.

Outlook: Tame the Inbox

Combine inbox and calendar habits with Copilot to catch up, draft, and stay in control.

Teams: Better Meetings, Clearer Actions

Use Teams meeting and collaboration tools with Copilot before, during, and after the conversation.

PowerPoint: From Sources to Story

Build a clear presentation with PowerPoint design tools and Copilot, then prepare to deliver it.

OneNote: Notes into Next Steps

Organize notes so they are useful, then use Copilot to find themes and plan follow-up.

SharePoint: Pages People Want to Use

Plan useful SharePoint pages, combine core authoring tools with available AI features, and review before publishing.

SharePoint + OneDrive: Find It, Check It, Use It

Improve file organization and search, then use Copilot with approved content to answer real questions.

Copilot workflows, agents & leadership4 topics

Copilot Notebooks: Make Sense of the Mess

Bring related references into a clear notebook and use Copilot to work through a topic or project.

Copilot Cowork: Delegate with Confidence

Plan a multi-step task, follow what Cowork does, and stay in control of actions where available.

Agents: Build Your First Helpful Agent

Create a focused Copilot agent with approved knowledge, then test and improve its answers.

Copilot for Leaders

Use everyday leadership workflows to practice sound judgment with AI output.

Ongoing reinforcement2 topics

Open Office Hours

A bookable follow-up clinic for questions after learners have tried the tools at work.

Champion Enablement

Equip internal champions to answer common questions and keep good practices visible between sessions.

Session scope and pricing are confirmed after discovery, including the tools, licensing, and access available to your learners.

Career

Experience
in practice.

Today, I run Sparrow Consulting and work closely with partners and clients on education, governance advisory, and ongoing enablement. My experience includes enterprise adoption, consulting practice development, and team leadership.

Sparrow Consulting

June 2023 - Present

Owner / Modern Work & AI Adoption Strategist | Microsoft 365 & Copilot

Self-employed, working closely with partners and clients to drive adoption across Microsoft 365 and Copilot.

Contributions
  • Provide education, Microsoft 365 and Copilot governance advisory, and ongoing enablement in close partnership with clients and service partners.
  • Proactively monitor Microsoft 365 and Copilot changes and advise IT and change management teams on governance strategy, education, communications, and best practices.
  • Apply deep knowledge across the Microsoft 365 suite to connect technical configuration, permissions, and governance with the everyday experience of employees.
  • Translate complex Microsoft capabilities and technical decisions into clear explanations and practical guidance for leaders, IT teams, and end users.
  • Help organizations connect applications and workflows across the suite, guiding how tools work together to support collaboration and productivity.
  • Support adoption over time through role-based learning, hands-on guidance, and continued help as needs and Microsoft capabilities evolve.

Farm Credit Canada

June 2023 - June 2026

Independent Consultant / Product Analyst

Client engagement through Sparrow Consulting, contributing to enterprise Microsoft 365 and AI adoption.

Contributions
  • Contributed as part of a team to Microsoft 365 and Copilot readiness, aligning adoption plans with governance, security, and business priorities.
  • Conducted one-on-one discovery sessions with users to understand individual and team workflows, identify challenges, and recommend practical improvements to their use of technology.
  • Advised on responsible AI use and data protection, and designed secure AI meeting practices and governance frameworks for Microsoft Teams.
  • Delivered training and executive enablement tailored to user roles and maturity, with hands-on support to address workflow challenges.
  • Built Microsoft 365 learning ecosystems and resources that helped the internal adoption team sustain ongoing enablement.
  • Modernized the Viva Engage network and used SharePoint and Viva Engage communications to support employee engagement.
  • Supported the Microsoft Places rollout and advised collaboration owners on permissions, governance, and long-term stewardship.

AMTRA Solutions

July 2022 - June 2023

Adoption & Change Management Team Lead

Led adoption programs and mentored the adoption and change management team.

Contributions
  • Designed ADKAR-aligned change programs combining communications, training, champion networks, and feedback loops.
  • Coached employees, managers, and senior leaders through change and resistance, connecting adoption activities to business priorities.
  • Tracked engagement, productivity impact, licensing return on investment, and Microsoft Adoption Score to inform program decisions.
  • Mentored practitioners and established consistent delivery approaches across client initiatives.

AMTRA Solutions

July 2021 - July 2022

Adoption & Change Management Practitioner

Supported Microsoft 365 adoption through change planning, governance, and learning.

Contributions
  • Developed ADKAR-based change and communication strategies for employees and leaders, supported by targeted campaigns and training.
  • Designed SharePoint environments and learning ecosystems using Microsoft 365 learning pathways and Viva Learning.
  • Delivered training across Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, using blogs, videos, and communications to build awareness and capability.
  • Assessed tenant governance and licensing, and used adoption analytics to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

WBM Technologies Ltd.

June 2017 - June 2021

Consultant, Technology Experience & Enablement

Founding member of the Technology Experience Team. Joined WBM's Operations team in 2008.

Contributions
  • Co-developed a Microsoft 365 consulting practice, including its vision, service model, and scalable delivery frameworks.
  • Led research with thousands of users across executive, leadership, and frontline roles to inform adoption and change strategies.
  • Advised on Microsoft 365 licensing and built Power Platform solutions to automate processes and improve workflows.
  • Delivered tailored training and champion programs, and co-facilitated a Power Platform Enablement Course alongside Microsoft.
  • Contributed to a Microsoft award-winning enterprise transformation and enablement strategy.

Continuing to learn

Credentials.

Microsoft credentials across AI strategy, Copilot administration, and the foundations of the platform.

AB-731AI Transformation LeaderAB-730AI Business ProfessionalAB-900Copilot and Agent Administration FundamentalsPL-900Power Platform FundamentalsMS-900Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Additional professional development

Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist

Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) Facilitator

Knowledge across the Microsoft 365 suite

Microsoft 365 & AI
Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, agents, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Planner, Lists, Forms, and Loop

Employee experience
Viva Engage, Viva Learning, Viva Connections, Microsoft Places, and Microsoft 365 learning pathways

Automation
Power Automate, Power Apps, Cowork, and ChatGPT Codex

Insights
Adoption Score, Usage Reporting, and AI Insights

Let’s connect

Good change starts with a conversation.

Work with me through Sparrow Consulting for Microsoft 365 and Copilot education, governance advisory, and ongoing enablement.

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