117364 – Microsoft Project: Email notifications for late project tasks (archived)

Product:

Project

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

Details:

Task assignees will now get email notification for late Project Tasks

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-02-04

updated:
2024-07-24

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MS workload name

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased email traffic due to notifications
- Potential for email server overload or delays in email delivery
- Role impacted: IT Operations Team
- Need for monitoring and support for user feedback on notifications
- Increased workload for IT support staff to address user queries and issues
- Role impacted: IT Support Team

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration with existing project management tools and workflows
- Possible disruptions if existing integrations are not compatible with new notification features
- Role impacted: IT Integration Specialists
- Changes in user engagement with project management tools
- Users may rely more on email notifications rather than checking the project management tool, potentially leading to missed updates
- Role impacted: Project Managers and Team Leads

References:
- Microsoft Project Official Documentation: [Microsoft Project](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/project)
- Email Notification Best Practices: [Email Notification Management](https://www.emailonacid.com/blog/details/C10/email-notification-best-practices)