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Message ID: MC998508
Employees will soon be able to create their own link cards that connect to other tools and destinations on the Microsoft Viva Connections dashboard.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472021.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
After this rollout, employees can create their own cards for the Connections dashboard:
Step 1: On the Viva Connections dashboard, the user selects Customize:
Step 2: Add a Quick links card:
Step 3: Set up the card to choose a title, image, and appropriate links. Save the dashboard:
This feature will be on by default and accessible to all users in your tenant unless you turn it off.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
If your company is not ready to roll out end user customizations to employees, you can turn it off with the setting in Dashboard details:
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming update to Microsoft Viva Connections, allowing employees to create their own link cards, is set to bring a wave of excitement and empowerment to both admins and users. This feature will enable users to customize their dashboard with quick links to tools and resources that matter most to them, fostering a sense of ownership and personalization in their daily tasks.
For users, this change means greater autonomy and improved access to the resources they need, right at their fingertips. Imagine the delight of having a personalized dashboard that reflects individual workflows and preferences! It’s like being handed the keys to a new car—suddenly, the journey feels more tailored and enjoyable.
On the admin side, while this feature will be automatically enabled, there’s no need for panic! Admins can still maintain control by opting to turn off the feature if they feel their organization isn’t quite ready for this level of customization. It’s a balancing act between user empowerment and maintaining a structured environment, but luckily, the option is there for those who prefer to take a more cautious approach.
As for the impact, it’s hard to overstate how significant this change could be. By allowing users to curate their own workspaces, we’re likely to see increased engagement and productivity. After all, when employees have easy access to the tools they need, they can spend less time navigating and more time creating!
What do you think about this upcoming feature? Will it revolutionize your daily tasks, or do you think it might create more chaos than clarity? I’d love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to share in the comments below! And for more insights on how to make the most of Microsoft tools, check out other posts at mwpro.co.uk.