Hey there, productivity enthusiasts! We’ve got some fantastic news to share: the highly anticipated new Planner app in Microsoft Teams is now available for Public Preview. It’s time to dive into a collaborative work management solution that promises to revolutionize the way you and your team handle tasks and projects within Teams.
What is all about?
First unveiled at Microsoft Ignite, this new Planner app is not just your ordinary task management tool. It’s a dynamic blend of simplicity, collaboration, and intelligence, backed by AI and seamlessly integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite. From individual projects to team endeavors, the new Planner in Teams adapts to your needs, helping you navigate through tasks effortlessly and drive results faster than ever before.
What’s in for You as team member and user?
Let’s take a quick tour of what’s awaiting you in this Public Preview:
- Streamlined Experience: Say goodbye to cluttered interfaces. The new Planner boasts a sleek and faster user experience with simplified navigation, consisting of three main sections: My Day, My Tasks, and My Plans.
- Centralized Task Management: Keep all your tasks neatly organized in one place with the My Tasks view. Whether it’s basic plans, premium plans, tasks from Loop, Teams meeting notes, or flagged emails, everything you need is just a click away.
- Unified Plans and Projects: Bid farewell to the confusion of managing multiple lists and plans. The new My Plans view consolidates To Do lists, Planner plans, and Project projects, making it easier than ever to locate your most relevant plans.
- Personalization: Pin your favorite plans for quick access and stay on top of what matters most to you and your team.
- Premium Features: Dive deeper into premium plans, offering templates, Sprint planning, Goals view, Timeline view with dependencies, Custom fields, and the exciting Copilot in Planner preview to supercharge your productivity.
How to Get Started?
Ready to embark on this productivity journey? If your admin has enabled “Targeted release” in the M365 admin portal and your Microsoft 365 subscription includes Planner, you’re all set to explore the new Planner in Teams Public Preview. And for those eager to unlock premium features, a free trial or premium license awaits you within the app.
Conclusion
The new Planner in Teams Public Preview is more than just a tool – it’s a game-changer for teams looking to streamline their workflows, collaborate effectively, and achieve remarkable results. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in, explore, and let’s redefine productivity together!
See Microsoft’s official announce: The new Planner in Teams is now in Public Preview – Page 2 – Microsoft Community Hub