check before: 2025-08-15
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Retirement
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams will retire the Speaker Coach (Preview) feature starting mid-August 2025, with full retirement by late August 2025. Users should be informed, but no admin action is required. This applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
Details:
We will be retiring the Speaker Coach feature in Microsoft Teams, which was previously available as a Preview. After evaluating feedback and usage during the Preview phase, we have decided not to move this feature to general availability. Speaker Coach will be removed from Teams starting mid-August 2025, with full retirement expected by late August 2025.
We sincerely appreciate the feedback from users who explored the Preview. Your input has been instrumental in guiding future product development.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web.
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Created:
2025-06-24
updated:
2025-06-24
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will retire the Speaker Coach feature by the end of August 2025, and it will be automatically removed from Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web without requiring any technical adjustments from users.
Direct effects for Operations**
Feature Removal
The removal of the Speaker Coach feature may lead to a decrease in user engagement and confidence during presentations, as users will lose access to feedback on their speaking skills.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/speaker-coach-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-30f50d15-5f62-4e09-b3bf-cadeb806386a
User Experience
Users accustomed to the Speaker Coach feature may experience frustration and confusion, impacting their overall experience with Microsoft Teams.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/speaker-coach-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-30f50d15-5f62-4e09-b3bf-cadeb806386a
Documentation Updates
The need to update internal documentation regarding the Speaker Coach feature may lead to temporary inconsistencies in user guidance, affecting user support.
- roles: IT Support, Documentation Specialists
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/speaker-coach-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-30f50d15-5f62-4e09-b3bf-cadeb806386a
Training Gaps
Without the Speaker Coach feature, there may be a gap in training resources for users looking to improve their presentation skills, leading to less effective meetings.
- roles: Trainers, End Users
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/speaker-coach-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-30f50d15-5f62-4e09-b3bf-cadeb806386a
Feedback Loop Disruption
The removal of the feature may disrupt the feedback loop for users who relied on it for self-improvement, potentially leading to stagnation in skill development.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/speaker-coach-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-30f50d15-5f62-4e09-b3bf-cadeb806386a
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