Christian Buckley is the founder and CEO of CollabTalk LLC, a Microsoft Regional Director, and a 15-time Microsoft MVP (M365, SharePoint, Copilot, Teams). Based in Dallas, Texas, he has spent 35 years in enterprise technology, with the past two decades focused on Microsoft 365, collaboration strategy, governance, and — most recently — Microsoft Copilot adoption.

Christian works directly with organizations preparing for or actively deploying Microsoft Copilot, helping them move from pilot programs to measurable, organization-wide adoption. His advisory work is delivered through CollabTalk LLC, including engagements funded through Microsoft partner programs for qualifying organizations.

Quick Facts

• Founder & CEO, CollabTalk LLC
• Microsoft Regional Director (8 years)
• Microsoft MVP, Office Apps & Services (15 years)
• 35 years in enterprise technology
• Based in Dallas, Texas
• Host, The CollabTalk Podcast
• Co-host, Guardians of M365 Governance
• Creator, Project Failure Files and the #MVPbuzzChat interview series

What Christian Does

Microsoft Copilot Adoption Advisory — Helping organizations with 500+ Copilot-eligible seats move from licensing to real, measured adoption, through a structured advisory engagement.

Training & Workshops — Live, instructor-led sessions on Microsoft 365 governance, collaboration strategy, and Copilot readiness, built from direct field experience rather than generic vendor material.

Content Strategy & Advisory — Working with Microsoft ecosystem ISVs on content, positioning, and community engagement strategy.

Background

Christian’s career spans client/server computing, the rise of the web, on-premises-to-cloud collaboration platforms, and now the shift to AI-powered work. He has held product management, marketing, and technology leadership roles at several Microsoft ecosystem companies prior to founding CollabTalk LLC.

He has been recognized by Microsoft as an MVP for 15 consecutive years and as a Regional Director for 8 years — one of a small number of people worldwide to hold both designations concurrently. He speaks regularly at Microsoft community events worldwide, including TechCon 365, the M365 Community Conference, and ESPC.

Media & Community

• The CollabTalk Podcast — conversations with practitioners across the Microsoft ecosystem
• Guardians of M365 Governance — a monthly webcast on governance in an AI and cloud-native world
• #MVPbuzzChat — an ongoing interview series with fellow Microsoft MVPs
• buckleyplanet.com — daily writing on Microsoft 365, AI, Copilot, governance, and collaboration strategy, published continuously since 2004

Work With Christian

Organizations exploring Microsoft Copilot adoption, Microsoft 365 training, Microsoft 365 governance strategy, or looking for a speaker/trainer for an internal event or community conference can reach out through CollabTalk LLC (link once live) or connect on LinkedIn.