# Cloverbase (Full LLM Context) > Cloverbase was founded by Mark Smith and Meg Smith in Whangārei Heads, Aotearoa New Zealand. It provides Independent AI Counsel, delivered by Mark for New Zealand boards, and live online Copilot Foundations training for organisational teams. Meg and Mark are the authors of Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, published by Microsoft Press. ## People You work directly with Cloverbase’s principals. Mark delivers Independent AI Counsel. Meg is the primary facilitator for Copilot Foundations. We confirm the audience and session arrangements before booking. See [About](https://cloverbase.com/about) for their profiles and background. ## Copilot Foundations URL: https://cloverbase.com/copilot-foundations-training A live, one-hour Microsoft Teams session covering practical Copilot tasks, prompting, and critical review. Meg Smith is the primary facilitator. Participants must already have premium Microsoft Copilot access through their organisation and join individually from their own computer at their usual workspace. Cloverbase does not supply access or licences. The free version is not suitable. The session is from $700 plus applicable taxes; the final scope and total price are confirmed before booking. Each participant must join individually from their own computer and Microsoft Teams connection; a shared boardroom or classroom connection is not suitable. Cloverbase does not supply Microsoft Copilot access or licences. Examples and emphasis can be tailored to the organisation, with the scope and cost agreed before booking. Recording is by prior agreement, subject to consent and organisational policies, and agreed recordings are for internal use. Cloverbase co-founders Mark and Meg Smith are the authors of [Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption](https://cloverbase.com/microsoft-365-copilot-adoption), published by Microsoft Press. Enquiries: https://cloverbase.com/contact. ## Independent AI Counsel URL: https://cloverbase.com/independent-ai-counsel Independent AI Counsel gives boards practical, independent AI expertise. Mark Smith helps boards question AI claims, examine evidence, and understand implications in plain language. The board commissions the service and retains decision authority. Cloverbase does not sell software, take vendor commissions, or take on delivery work arising from a proposal being advised on. Scope, fees, availability, and any engagement terms are confirmed directly with the client. ## Key pages - Home: https://cloverbase.com/ - About: https://cloverbase.com/about - Articles: https://cloverbase.com/articles - Ask a question: https://cloverbase.com/ask - Contact: https://cloverbase.com/contact - Book a discussion with Mark: https://calendly.com/cloverbase/discussion - Privacy: https://cloverbase.com/privacy - Terms: https://cloverbase.com/terms ## Article categories - AI Strategy: 3 articles - AI Leadership: 1 articles - AI Governance: 1 articles - Digital Literacy: 1 articles ## Tags - Digital Literacy (6) - AI Adoption (5) - AI Strategy (4) - AI Governance (4) - Innovation (4) - AI (3) - Governance (2) - Personal Development (1) - AI Leadership (1) - New Zealand (1) - Microsoft 365 Copilot (1) - Google Gemini (1) - Executives (1) - Board Members (1) ## Published articles ### Design principles for choosing and using AI tools - URL: https://cloverbase.com/articles/design-principles-choosing-using-ai-tools - Date: 2026-06-10 - Category: AI Strategy - Tags: AI Strategy, AI Adoption, Digital Literacy, AI Governance, Personal Development - Reading time: 5 min read - Summary: A practical framework for developing clear, defensible principles that guide how you choose and use AI tools, built from real experience rather than hype. ### Why AI upskilling is your most important leadership move in 2026 - URL: https://cloverbase.com/articles/ai-upskilling-leadership-2026 - Date: 2026-05-21 - Category: AI Leadership - Tags: AI Adoption, AI Leadership, Digital Literacy, New Zealand, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Gemini, AI Strategy - Reading time: 4 min read - Summary: New Zealand business owners who treat AI upskilling as a leadership priority, not a technical project, will make faster decisions and future-proof their growth. ### New Zealand's Path to AI Leadership: Embracing Innovation and Inclusivity - URL: https://cloverbase.com/articles/new-zealands-path-to-ai-leadership - Date: 2024-08-01 - Category: AI Governance - Tags: AI, Digital Literacy, Governance, AI Adoption, AI Strategy, AI Governance, Innovation - Reading time: 2 min read - Summary: New Zealand has released a national approach to Artificial Intelligence to accelerate innovation and productivity. ### Four ideas to help your organisation ride the AI wave - URL: https://cloverbase.com/articles/four-ideas-to-help-your-organisation-ride-the-ai-wave - Date: 2023-12-18 - Category: AI Strategy - Tags: AI, Digital Literacy, Governance, Innovation, AI Adoption, AI Governance - Reading time: 2 min read - Summary: The AI wave is a big one. Being prepared isn't just about being innovative, it's about making sure you don't fall behind. ### AI won't take your job, but it's likely someone using AI will - URL: https://cloverbase.com/articles/ai-wont-take-your-job-but-its-likely-someone-using-ai-will - Date: 2023-12-08 - Category: AI Strategy - Tags: AI, Digital Literacy, Innovation, AI Governance, AI Strategy, AI Adoption - Reading time: 2 min read - Summary: We're in a unique window to embrace AI. Not as a distant future concept, but as a present-day tool that can give you a competitive edge. ### Digital Literacy: An essential skill for Executives in Aotearoa New Zealand - URL: https://cloverbase.com/articles/digital-literacy-an-essential-skill-for-executives-in-aotearoa-new-zealand - Date: 2023-06-23 - Category: Digital Literacy - Tags: Digital Literacy, Executives, Board Members, Innovation - Reading time: 5 min read - Summary: Every person in the boardroom needs a shared language and understanding of digital technology so that decisions can be made in the right context. ## Contact and discovery - Website: https://cloverbase.com - Contact: https://cloverbase.com/contact - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloverbase/ - Machine-readable posts index: https://cloverbase.com/api/agent/posts - WebMCP provides read-only site and article discovery. 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