In the ever-evolving landscape of project management tools, Microsoft has once again raised the bar with its latest integration: Microsoft Planner now seamlessly connects with Project, offering users a consolidated work management solution that adapts and scales to meet their needs. This integration not only streamlines task management but also enhances collaboration across projects.

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One of the standout features of this integration is the ability for users to access all their assigned tasks from various projects within a single interface. With the “My Tasks” view, users can easily track and prioritize their work without toggling between different applications. Whether a task is in progress, pending, or completed, updates are reflected in real-time, providing teams with a clear overview of project progress and individual contributions. 

 

Moreover, the recent release introduces a fresh look for Planner with a brand-new logo, accompanied by a name change for the license required to access premium capabilities. These premium features unlock a plethora of functionalities, including task and plan creation/editing, comprehensive task lists within “My Tasks,” diverse plan views, and the productivity-boosting “My Day” feature, among others.

 

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Excitingly, the rollout of this integration is already underway, with availability in the Teams Planner app heralding a new era of productivity and collaboration for Microsoft users. As of today, the new Planner is now at 100% general availability in Teams and Copilot in Planner (preview) is rolling out to users with a Project Plan 3 or Project Plan 5 license in the new Planner in Teams. Stay tuned as Microsoft continues to innovate and refine its suite of project management tools, empowering teams to achieve more together. 

To witness firsthand the power of the new Microsoft Planner and learn more about its capabilities, don’t miss our UPCOMING WEBINAR on May 9th!

Additionally, for a wealth of information directly from Microsoft, visit HERE to dive deeper into Planner’s features and enhancements.