check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Viva
Platform:
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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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.
Details:
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.
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Created:
2025-06-27
updated:
2025-06-27
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva Pulse is introducing a delegation feature that allows designated individuals to manage Pulse surveys on behalf of organizational leaders, with automatic activation and control over delegate permissions via the Microsoft 365 admin center or PowerShell.
Direct effects for Operations**
Access Control Changes
Delegates will gain access to Pulse survey content and reports, which may lead to unauthorized access if not properly managed. This could result in data privacy concerns and compliance issues.
- roles: Admins, Delegators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Viva/control-access-admin-center, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/manage-access-policies
User Experience Disruption
Without proper notification and training, users may be confused about the new delegation feature, leading to miscommunication and ineffective survey management.
- roles: End Users, Delegates
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/feature-access-management, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=479753
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