check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Users can now see their teammates' calendars (including peers, direct reports, and managers) automatically displayed in the left navigation pane of the new outlook. #newoutlookforwindows
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-06-05
updated:
2025-06-05
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summary for non-techies**
The latest Outlook update introduces a feature that displays teammates' calendars in the left navigation pane, allowing users to easily view and coordinate schedules without opening each calendar separately.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden visibility of teammates' calendars, leading to potential privacy concerns and misinterpretation of availability.
- roles: End Users, Team Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/
Increased Cognitive Load
The addition of multiple calendars in the navigation pane may overwhelm users, making it harder to focus on their own schedule and tasks, potentially reducing productivity.
- roles: End Users, Project Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/
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