check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva
Platform:
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Viva Pulse's new Delegation feature allows users to assign up to 5 delegates to create and send pulses on their behalf. This feature will be on by default and requires no admin action before rollout. Delegates can manage pulses but cannot access 1:1 conversations. Further updates will follow.
Details:
Updated April 24, 2025: After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Viva Pulse: A new Delegation feature. Users in your tenant will be able to assign other users as delegates to create and send pulses on their behalf. A delegator can have a maximum of 5 delegates. A user can only be a delegate of one individual.
This message applies to Viva Pulse in Windows desktop and Viva Pulse in Mac desktop.
To use this feature, users must have a license for Viva or Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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Created:
2025-04-12
updated:
2025-04-25
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva Pulse is introducing a Delegation feature that allows users to assign up to five people to manage and send out quick surveys or feedback requests on their behalf, with no additional setup required for those with a Viva or Microsoft 365 Copilot license, although its rollout has been paused for further review.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion and Miscommunication
With the new Delegation feature being on by default, users may not be aware of who their delegates are, leading to potential miscommunication and confusion regarding pulse management.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/pulse/setup-admin-access/tenant-admin-dashboard, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=479753
Increased Administrative Overhead
The automatic rollout of the Delegation feature may lead to an increase in support requests from users needing assistance with the new functionality, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/feature-access-management" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/feature-access-management, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/feature-access-management" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/feature-access-management
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft Viva Pulse: A new Delegation feature. Users in your tenant will be able to assign other users as delegates to create and send pulses on their behalf. A delegator can have a maximum of 5 delegates. A user can only be a delegate of one individual.
This message applies to Viva Pulse in Windows desktop and Viva Pulse in Mac desktop. To use this feature, users must have a license for Viva or Microsoft 365 Copilot. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late April 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. | Updated April 24, 2025: After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Viva Pulse: A new Delegation feature. Users in your tenant will be able to assign other users as delegates to create and send pulses on their behalf. A delegator can have a maximum of 5 delegates. A user can only be a delegate of one individual. This message applies to Viva Pulse in Windows desktop and Viva Pulse in Mac desktop. To use this feature, users must have a license for Viva or Microsoft 365 Copilot. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479753. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva Pulse: New Delegation feature | (Updated) Microsoft Viva Pulse: New Delegation feature |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Last Updated | 04/11/2025 23:42:41 | 2025-04-24T21:04:00Z |
| 2025-04-25 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva Pulse's new Delegation feature allows users to assign up to 5 delegates to create and send pulses on their behalf. This feature will be on by default and requires no admin action before rollout. Delegates can manage pulses but cannot access 1:1 conversations. Further updates will follow. |
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