464207 – Microsoft Viva: Viva Insights – Admin ability to assign Delegates (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Insights

Platform:

Android, iOS, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC925394

Details:

Admins (Global administrators or Insights administrators) will now be able to assign or remove delegates for a Manager in Viva Insights via PowerShell. Previously, only Managers could assign delegates. Now, this ability provides delegate access in Insights to admins, allowing for ease and flexibility.

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Release Phase:
Targeted Release, General Availability

Created:
2024-11-01

updated:
2025-02-14

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're the head of a large law firm, and you have a personal assistant who helps manage your schedule, emails, and meetings. This assistant is like a "delegate" who can handle certain tasks on your behalf, making your day-to-day operations smoother and more efficient. Now, think of Microsoft Viva Insights as a digital assistant that helps managers understand and improve their team's productivity and well-being.

Previously, only managers themselves could assign someone to act as their delegate in Viva Insights, much like only you could decide who your personal assistant would be. However, with the new update, administrators (like the IT department or someone with a broader oversight role) can now assign or remove these delegates for managers using a tool called PowerShell. This is similar to allowing the office manager to appoint your assistant for you, ensuring that the right person is always in place to support you without you having to handle the details yourself.

This change offers more flexibility and ease for organizations. It means that if a manager is too busy or perhaps not as tech-savvy, the admin can step in and make sure the right people have access to the necessary tools and insights. This is particularly useful in large organizations where efficiency and quick adjustments are crucial. By allowing admins to manage delegate assignments, it streamlines processes and ensures that managers can focus on their core responsibilities without getting bogged down in administrative tasks.