Researcher Agent Prompts — Free AI Prompts for M365 Copilot

Build a decision brief for [DECISION TOPIC]. Include: (1) Context and why this decision matters now, (2) Options considered (at least 3), (3) Pros and cons of each option with evidence, (4) Risks and mitigation strategies, (5) Your recommended option and reasoning, (6) Next steps if we proceed. Format for executive review.

Create a competitor watch brief for [COMPETITOR] covering the last [PERIOD]. Track: (1) Product announcements, (2) Pricing changes, (3) New partnerships, (4) Executive hires, (5) Customer wins or losses, (6) Analyst commentary, (7) What this means for us. Cite every finding.

Research emerging trends in [DOMAIN] for [YEAR]. Identify: (1) Top 5 trends with evidence, (2) Which are hype vs real adoption, (3) Key players driving each trend, (4) Timeline to mainstream, (5) Implications for [OUR CONTEXT], (6) Recommended actions. Distinguish predictions from confirmed developments.

Explain [TOPIC] in plain English. Cover: (1) What it is and why it matters, (2) How it works at a high level, (3) The current state — what is available now vs. coming soon, (4) Common misconceptions, (5) How it affects [ROLE — IT admins / end users / security teams]. Write for someone who is smart but not an expert in this area.

Research [NEW POLICY/REGULATION] and assess impact on [ORGANISATION TYPE]. Cover: (1) What the policy requires, (2) Effective date and enforcement timeline, (3) Who is affected, (4) Compliance requirements, (5) Cost and effort to comply, (6) Penalties for non-compliance, (7) How peers are responding. Cite official sources.

Research [POLICY] and assess impact. Cover: requirements, effective date, who is affected, compliance needs, cost to comply, penalties, peer responses. Cite sources.

Research the latest guidance on [REGULATION OR STANDARD — GDPR / HIPAA / ISO 27001 / Essential Eight] as it applies to [CONTEXT — cloud services / Microsoft 365 / data storage]. Summarise: (1) Key requirements, (2) Recent changes or updates, (3) How Microsoft 365 helps meet these requirements, (4) Gaps that need additional controls, (5) Recommended next steps. Cite official sources.

Create a timeline of major developments for [TOPIC] over the [TIME PERIOD — last 12 months / last 3 years]. For each entry include: the date, what happened, why it matters, and a source link. Highlight any upcoming dates or announced plans. Flag where information is based on announcements vs. confirmed releases.

Find external evidence supporting the ROI of [INITIATIVE — Copilot / cloud migration / automation / AI adoption]. Look for: (1) Published case studies with specific numbers, (2) Analyst reports (Forrester TEI, Gartner), (3) Customer testimonials, (4) Industry benchmarks, (5) Academic research. Compile as a sourced evidence appendix for a business case.

Research [TOPIC] and provide a source-backed summary. Include: (1) Current state overview (3-4 paragraphs), (2) Key facts with source citations, (3) Areas where sources disagree or information is uncertain, (4) 3-5 recommended next steps or further reading. Prioritise recent and authoritative sources.

Compare [VENDOR A], [VENDOR B], and [VENDOR C] for [USE CASE]. Evaluate each on: (1) Key features, (2) Pricing model, (3) Security and compliance certifications, (4) Integration with Microsoft 365, (5) Strengths and weaknesses, (6) Best suited for. Present as a comparison table with a recommendation at the end. Cite your sources.