check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Pulse
Platform:
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
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Summary:
Microsoft Viva Pulse will introduce delegation starting mid-August 2025, allowing users to assign delegates to manage Pulse surveys on their behalf. Delegates can create, send, and view surveys and reports but cannot access confidential conversations or share reports. Admins can control delegation settings centrally.
Details:
Updated August 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse to support executive assistants, chiefs of staff, and other designated roles who act on behalf of organizational leaders. Starting mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July), users will be able to assign delegates to manage the Pulse survey lifecycle on their behalf-helping streamline feedback collection and analysis.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July).
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Created:
2025-06-27
updated:
2025-08-12
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Delegation Feature Rollout
Without proper preparation, users may be confused about the new delegation feature, leading to miscommunication and potential misuse of survey management.
- roles: Executive Assistants, Department Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Viva/control-access-admin-center, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/feature-access-management
Access Control Issues
If delegation settings are not reviewed, unauthorized users may gain access to sensitive survey data, leading to compliance risks and data breaches.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Viva/manage-access-policies, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=479753
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-08-12 | MC Messages | Updated July 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse to support executive assistants, chiefs of staff, and other designated roles who act on behalf of organizational leaders. Starting mid-July 2025, users will be able to assign delegates to manage the Pulse survey lifecycle on their behalf-helping streamline feedback collection and analysis. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July). | Updated August 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse to support executive assistants, chiefs of staff, and other designated roles who act on behalf of organizational leaders. Starting mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July), users will be able to assign delegates to manage the Pulse survey lifecycle on their behalf-helping streamline feedback collection and analysis. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July). |
| 2025-08-12 | MC Last Updated | 07/22/2025 17:39:05 | 2025-08-11T18:46:52Z |
| 2025-08-12 | MC Summary | New delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse will allow designated roles to manage Pulse surveys on behalf of leaders, starting mid-August 2025. Delegation will be enabled by default, with admins able to manage settings. No immediate admin action is required, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is recommended. | Microsoft Viva Pulse will introduce delegation starting mid-August 2025, allowing users to assign delegates to manage Pulse surveys on their behalf. Delegates can create, send, and view surveys and reports but cannot access confidential conversations or share reports. Admins can control delegation settings centrally. |
| 2025-07-23 | MC Messages | We're introducing a new delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse to support executive assistants, chiefs of staff, and other designated roles who act on behalf of organizational leaders. Starting mid-July 2025, users will be able to assign delegates to manage the Pulse survey lifecycle on their behalf-helping streamline feedback collection and analysis.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-July 2025. | Updated July 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse to support executive assistants, chiefs of staff, and other designated roles who act on behalf of organizational leaders. Starting mid-July 2025, users will be able to assign delegates to manage the Pulse survey lifecycle on their behalf-helping streamline feedback collection and analysis. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July). |
| 2025-07-23 | MC Title | New feature in Microsoft Viva Pulse to enable delegation | (Updated) New feature in Microsoft Viva Pulse to enable delegation |
| 2025-07-23 | MC Last Updated | 06/27/2025 01:18:17 | 2025-07-22T17:39:05Z |
| 2025-07-23 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
| 2025-07-23 | MC Summary | New delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse will allow designated roles to manage Pulse surveys on behalf of leaders, starting mid-July 2025. Delegation will be enabled by default, with admins able to manage settings. No immediate admin action is required, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is recommended. | New delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse will allow designated roles to manage Pulse surveys on behalf of leaders, starting mid-August 2025. Delegation will be enabled by default, with admins able to manage settings. No immediate admin action is required, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is recommended. |
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