Forum Discussion
Viva Goals Retirement
It is a pity. I think Viva has an advantage over other products because it can access internal enterprise information, such as org charts, task management with Planner, Power BI, and more. This integration allows for a comprehensive view of resources and tasks within the organization.
Of course, many customers don't use all of these products together; some use Trello instead of Planner for task management, while others use Tableau instead of Power BI. This means that many customers might miss out on experiencing this integrated power. However, I believe that effectively combining these tools is very powerful.
It is unfortunate if product development stops without continuing to improve the integration and synergy among these products. Such development in this direction is crucial for maximizing their benefits to users.
I completely agree with your point about the integration Viva Goals offered within Office 365—it was a significant advantage. The ability to connect internal enterprise tools like org charts, Planner, and Power BI for a comprehensive view of resources and tasks was a powerful feature that set it apart from standalone OKR tools. I'm disappointed that Microsoft chose to retire Viva Goals, especially given their investment and the impact OKR software has had on modern business practices. They did an outstanding job developing it, and it's surprising they wouldn't maintain it as an add-on within Office 365. Perhaps adoption rates weren't as high as expected, but the OKR methodology remains vital for many leading organizations. I hope Microsoft reconsiders and finds a way to preserve this tool instead of letting such a well-developed product go to waste.