422721 – Microsoft 365 app: Microsoft Places – Managed booking with Copilot

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check before: 2024-11-01

Product:

Copilot, Outlook, Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

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Details:

Building on booking suggestions, Copilot's managed booking feature rebooks room declines for single and recurring meetings, especially when room availability varies week to week. Additionally, Copilot will handle any changes, updates, and conflicts to guarantee a room for your meetings.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-11-06

updated:
2024-11-26

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Places' new feature, Copilot, acts as a personal assistant by automatically rebooking meeting rooms and adjusting schedules in response to changes, ensuring seamless logistics for meetings across Microsoft 365 apps.

Direct effects for Operations**

Room Booking Conflicts
If the managed booking feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience conflicts in room bookings, leading to double bookings or unavailability of rooms for important meetings.
   - roles: Office Manager, Team Leader
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-places-a-new-way-to-manage-your-meetings/

User Experience Disruption
The introduction of Copilot's managed booking feature without adequate training or communication may lead to confusion among users regarding how to utilize the new functionality, resulting in frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End User, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-places-a-new-way-to-manage-your-meetings/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-11-26RM StatusIn developmentRolling out

Last updated 1 week ago

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