check before: 2023-09-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Microsoft Viva Topics, Power Automate
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, Admin impact, User impact
Links:
Details:
In support of migrating tenants from using legacy Viva Engage topics to Viva Topics, changes are coming to the Power Automate connector for Viva Engage. The topic name parameter will be deprecated from the connector. Legacy flows will continue to work, but the topic name parameter will not be available for new flows.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2023-09-07
updated:
2024-07-09
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Impact on IT Operations
- Potential disruption in existing workflows that rely on the Viva Engage connector
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Team, Business Analysts
- Dependency: Any automated processes using the connector may need to be reviewed and updated to ensure continued functionality.
- Increased workload for IT administrators to monitor and manage legacy flows
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Support Teams
- Dependency: Legacy systems may require additional support as users transition to new flows.
- Impact on IT Services
- Changes to the Power Automate connector may lead to service interruptions for users relying on automated processes
- Roles impacted: End Users, Project Managers
- Dependency: Other integrated services that depend on the Viva Engage connector may experience cascading effects, impacting overall service delivery.
- Need for training and documentation updates for users transitioning from legacy topics to Viva Topics
- Roles impacted: Training Coordinators, User Support Teams
- Dependency: User adoption of new features may be hindered without proper guidance, affecting overall service utilization.
- Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the deprecation of the topic name parameter in new flows
- Roles impacted: End Users, Team Leaders
- Dependency: User productivity may decline if they are not adequately informed about the changes and how to adapt.
- Potential delays in project timelines as teams adjust to the new Viva Topics framework
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Team Members
- Dependency: Projects relying on automated workflows may face setbacks, impacting deliverables and deadlines.
References:
- Microsoft Documentation on Viva Engage and Viva Topics: [Microsoft Viva](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva)
- Power Automate Connector Changes: [Power Automate Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/connectors)
Opportunities**
- Transition to Microsoft Viva Topics
- Opportunity to enhance knowledge management and collaboration within the organization by fully adopting Microsoft Viva Topics.
- Roles that might profit: Knowledge Managers, Team Leaders, HR Managers.
- Reference: [Microsoft Viva Topics Overview](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/topics)
- Automation of Knowledge Sharing Processes
- Utilize Power Automate to create new workflows that leverage Viva Topics for automating the sharing of knowledge and resources across teams, improving efficiency and user experience.
- Roles that might profit: IT Administrators, Project Managers, Operations Teams.
- Reference: [Power Automate Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/)
- Training and Change Management Initiatives
- Implement training sessions and resources to help users transition from legacy Viva Engage topics to Viva Topics, ensuring a smooth adoption and minimizing disruption.
- Roles that might profit: Training Coordinators, Change Managers, Department Heads.
- Reference: [Change Management Best Practices](https://www.prosci.com/resources/articles/change-management-best-practices)
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-07-09 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
Last updated 7 months ago ago
