Celebrating 10 Years as a Microsoft MVP!

Back from my vacation, I am thrilled to share that I have been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for the 10th consecutive year. In addition to being recognized as an expert within Teams, I am have also been recognized as an expert with Microsoft Copilot. This means a lot to me.  Being an MVP has been an incredibly rewarding journey, both personally and professionally. It has provided me with countless opportunities to grow, learn, and connect with like-minded professionals who share a passion for technology and innovation.  The award is not just a title; it's a testament to the hard work, dedication, and contributions to the tech community. It's a privilege to be part of such an esteemed group of individuals who share the same love for technology, and sharing their knowledge about it.  As I reflect on the past decade, I am thankful for the experiences and knowledge I've gained. This recognition motivates me to continue sharing my expertise, mentor

Announcements in Viva Connections and Viva Topics for Viva Engage (Yammer) coming soon.

Announcements in Viva Connection is a new Viva feature coming to organizations this fall. According to MC663637 in the message center, the feature should be starting to roll out some time during August and will be generally available by the end of September. With this feature organizations can create and share time-sensitive information. This is a great way to get important information out to the employees. Use this documentation on Microsoft Learn as guidance. 

Viva Topics has been available for a range of Microsoft 365 apps, but not for Viva Engage (Previously Yammer) users. This is about to change. The rollout started earlier this year, and will continue for a couple of months. The latest post in the message center suggest the feature should be generally available by the end of October. Learn how to get started with Viva