check before: 2024-10-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft Loop, OneNote, Outlook, Planner, Project, Project for the web, Teams, To-Do
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The new Microsoft Planner for the web integrates features from Microsoft To Do, Planner, Project, and Copilot for a comprehensive task management solution. Rollout begins early October 2024, with full availability by late January 2025. Some features will be unavailable at launch but will return by early 2025. A Microsoft 365 license is required.
Details:
The new Microsoft Planner for the web (https://planner.cloud.microsoft) brings together the simplicity of Microsoft To Do, the collaboration of Planner, the power of Microsoft Project, and the intelligence of Copilot for Microsoft 365 into a simple, scalable solution that spans individual task management to professional project management.
With this rollout, we will update the existing web version of Planner to the new Planner. The new Planner for the web will match Planner in Teams to enable your users to seamlessly switch between Teams and web.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to use the new Planner. While final pricing for Copilot in Planner (preview) has not been announced, if you have a Project Plan 3 license, Project Plan 5 license, or a premium Planner trial license, you can preview Copilot in Planner capabilities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 411777.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by late January 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-09-11
updated:
2025-01-15
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Direct effects for Operations**
Feature Unavailability
Key features such as the Board view in the Assigned to me view and the ability to add tasks to an external calendar will not be available at launch, leading to potential disruption in user workflows.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Members
- references: https://planner.cloud.microsoft" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://planner.cloud.microsoft, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide
User Experience Disruption
The merging of notification settings between the new Planner and Project for the web may confuse users, especially if they are not informed about the changes beforehand.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/microsoft-planner/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=411777
Lack of Training and Documentation
Without prior notification and training, users may struggle to adapt to the new interface and features, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://planner.cloud.microsoft" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://planner.cloud.microsoft/, https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2285628
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Enhanced Collaboration Features
The new Microsoft Planner integrates features from Microsoft To Do, Planner, Project, and Copilot, enhancing collaboration across teams. This integration allows for a more seamless experience when managing tasks and projects, leading to improved communication and productivity among team members.
- next-steps: Conduct training sessions for teams to familiarize them with the new collaborative features and encourage feedback on their experience to identify further improvements.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Collaboration Specialists
- references: https://planner.cloud.microsoft, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide
Streamlined Task Management
With the new Planner, users can manage tasks more efficiently by leveraging the integration of multiple Microsoft 365 tools. This reduces the need for switching between different applications, thus saving time and improving user experience.
- next-steps: Create a guide outlining best practices for using the new Planner for task management, and promote its use across departments to maximize efficiency.
- roles: Operations Managers, Department Heads, IT Administrators
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/microsoft-planner/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=411777
Improved Notification Settings
The merging of notification settings between Planner and Project for the web allows users to manage their notifications in a more unified manner, reducing confusion and ensuring they stay informed about task updates.
- next-steps: Review current notification settings and provide users with instructions on how to customize their preferences in the new Planner environment.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Members, IT Support Staff
- references: https://planner.cloud.microsoft, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide
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