Why Microsoft productivity skills? Why now?

What’s really going on inside today’s workplaces—and why companies are rediscovering the critical need for core digital skills.

A Live Conversation with Stephanie Roberto of Tier1 Performance

📅 July 14, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 PM EST | 💻 Live on Zoom

We’ve experiencing a surprising trend: massive spikes in registrations for basic Microsoft Office training—Excel foundations, Outlook fundamentals, Power BI basics, and more.

But why now, in an age of AI and automation?
And how is this wave of renewed interest connected to the rise of Microsoft Copilot?

Join moderator and MAX TechEd PM, Dustin Miller and Stephanie Roberto, Director of Technology Strategy at TiER1 Performance, for a compelling conversation uncovering what’s really going on inside today’s workplaces—and why companies are rediscovering the critical need for core digital skills.

This session is perfect for:

• Learning & Development leaders
• IT training managers
• Organizational effectiveness teams
• Business leaders preparing for AI and Copilot
• Anyone curious about modern workplace upskilling trends

What You’ll Learn

We’ll dive deep into the drivers behind this shift, including:

• The Surge in Demand for Office Fundamentals
  Why are Office 365 productivity app basics, dominating training calendars again?
• Root Causes Inside Businesses
  What internal skill gaps, workflow bottlenecks, and organizational realities are fueling this trend?
• Why Now?
  What are the Office 365 productivity app basics, economic, technological, and workforce pressures that have made foundational training urgent?
• AI + Copilot Readiness
  How Copilot adoption exposes foundational skill issues—and what employees must know first?
• Organizational Productivity + Change Management
  What businesses are struggling with as they attempt to modernize digital skills at scale?
• Looking Ahead
  The skills companies will need most over the next 3–5 years and how training teams can prepare? Is it too late in the age of AI?

🎤 Featured Guest: Stephanie Roberto (Tier1 Performance)

Stephanie partners with organizations across industries to elevate productivity, digital fluency, and performance. With deep insight into workforce capability trends, she’ll bring a valuable perspective on why foundational Office training is resurging—and what this means for the future of work.

🎟️ Event Details

Format: Live Zoom session
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Cost: Free
Recording: Sent to all registered attendees

✨ Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited—don’t miss this conversation that will reshape how you think about digital literacy, AI, and organizational readiness.

👉 Register now and join the discussion!