Has Your Organization Set Up a Viva Engage Community for Microsoft 365 Collaboration?
Hi everyone! As a trainer, I often get great questions during my Microsoft 365 sessions. While I share answers live, only the attendees benefit—leaving many others without that valuable info. I’ve already set up a Microsoft Learning Pathways SharePoint site as a resource, but I’m exploring ways to extend knowledge-sharing beyond the classroom.Has anyone created or participated in a Viva Engage community to share tips, answer questions, and collaborate around daily Microsoft 365 tools? I’d love to hear about your experiences, best practices, or ideas on how to maximize impact and reach across your organizations. Thanks in advance for sharing! Let’s empower everyone to get more from Microsoft 365.😃
Tab is not visible for single member in shared channel
Hello everyone, Another day, another M365 mystery. I have a client who added a website tab to a shared channel that is linked to a Planner plan. Technically, this “plan” isn’t a standard plan, as it was created via a Loop component in the channel conversation. Very confusing, I know. So far, so good—this tab is visible to all members of the shared channel except one person. I’ve checked, and everyone has the same licenses. Any ideas on how to solve this mystery? Best regards, Hisham
Sharing a Planner Plan 1 plan with a guest user
Hi there, Looking for advice on what settings may be required to ensure that a guest user from another tenant can access a Planner Plan 1 plan which has been shared via a user in my tenant. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Guest user error message: "You do not have access to this plan. Ask any member to add you to the plan." Microsoft Planner Plan 1 user cannot share plan with guest user from another tenant Both users have Planner Plan 1 license assigned, the guest user has it assigned to their guest account on my tenant The Plan is shared in a Microsoft Team, of which both users are members The guest user has been added to the Plan The guest user has also tried opening the Plan directly via the Plan URL which was shared by the creator The guest user gets error message: You do not have access to this plan. Ask any member to add you to the plan." Other non-guest users from my tenant are able to access the Plan without any issues The guest user has selected their guest account from my tenant within their Teams app from their own laptop, and upon signing into the guest account, no Planner tab is listed for the user, and there is no ability to add it
Best 360 feedback software for Microsoft Teams?
We've been looking for a 360-degree feedback software that will work inside Microsoft Teams for a while now. We have found some decent options like Teamflect, Zensai, and SurveyMonkey, but I would love some suggestions. Any experience with these tools or others?Staying Connected on the Road How Travelers Can Make the Most of Microsoft Teams
Traveling is exciting—new places, new cultures, and new adventures. But if you’re someone who works remotely, studies while traveling, or just needs to stay connected with your team, staying productive on the road can be tricky. That’s where Microsoft Teams becomes a true travel companion. Here’s how I’ve been using Teams to balance work and adventure while hopping across cities and time zones—and how you can do it too: https://dellenny.com/staying-connected-on-the-road-how-travelers-can-make-the-most-of-microsoft-teams/Guest accounts and groupchats
Hello everyone, I recently received a support request regarding adding a person with a guest account to a group chat. Unfortunately, Teams refused to add that account. Copilot explained that this is due to the restrictions guest accounts have when it comes to communicating within the tenant they are invited to. Apparently—and this is what I’d love for you to verify—guests are only able to communicate within channels (e.g., threads in a channel) and in 1:1 chats. After we deleted the guest account, we were able to add that person to the group chat. Are the following informations correct? Guest user in tenant: Added as a guest in your tenant’s Azure Active Directory Access: Teams channels, files, meetings Restriction: No regular group chats outside of Teams channels External user (federation): Remains in their own tenant, connected to yours through federation Access: Chats and calls like regular Teams users Advantage: Can be added to regular group chats Thank you for your help. Best HishamBeginner’s Guide to Microsoft Teams: Chat, Meetings, and Channels
If you’re new to Microsoft Teams, the platform might feel a little overwhelming at first. It’s packed with tools for messaging, video calls, collaboration, and file sharing—all in one place. But once you get the hang of the basics, it becomes an incredibly powerful tool for work, school, or personal projects. In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll cover the core features: chat, meetings, and channels. These three areas form the foundation of how Teams works. https://dellenny.com/beginners-guide-to-microsoft-teams-chat-meetings-and-channels/Overcoming “Microsoft Teams Fatigue” and Keeping Communication Effective
he rise of hybrid and remote work has made Microsoft Teams an essential tool for collaboration. But with constant pings, endless meetings, and a stream of notifications, many employees are experiencing what’s often called “Teams fatigue.” While Teams (or any collaboration platform) is meant to increase productivity, without mindful practices, it can lead to burnout, reduced engagement, and even miscommunication. The good news? With the right strategies, you can overcome Teams fatigue and keep communication effective. https://dellenny.com/overcoming-microsoft-teams-fatigue-and-keeping-communication-effective/Creating Custom Microsoft Teams Apps and Tabs
Microsoft Teams has become the central hub for collaboration in many organizations, and one of its biggest strengths is extensibility. Beyond chats, meetings, and file sharing, you can enhance your team’s productivity by creating custom Teams apps and tabs tailored to your workflows. In this post, we’ll explore what Teams apps and tabs are, why you might build them, and how to get started. https://dellenny.com/creating-custom-microsoft-teams-apps-and-tabs/
