Microsoft Viva Connections is a new tool designed to help employees engage with their organization in a more personalized and engaging way. With Viva Connections, employees can access company news and information, collaborate with colleagues, and stay up-to-date on company policies and procedures all from within Microsoft Teams. In this blog, we’ll explore the ins and outs of getting Viva Connections in your organization.
What is Viva Connections?
Viva Connections are a customizable and branded experience within Microsoft Teams that provide employees with easy access to the news, resources, and conversations that matter most to them. With Viva Connections, you can create a personalized dashboard that includes company news, employee resources, and links to relevant tools and apps. You can also customize the layout and design of the dashboard to reflect your organization’s branding and culture.
How do I get Viva Connections in my organization?
Getting Viva Connections in your organization is a multi-step process that involves planning, design, development, and implementation. Here are the steps you’ll need to take:
- Define your goals and objectives: Before you start designing your Viva Connections dashboard, it’s important to define your goals and objectives. What do you want your employees to be able to do with Viva Connections? What information and resources do they need to access? What are your branding and customization requirements?
- Design your Viva Connections dashboard: Once you’ve defined your goals and objectives, it’s time to start designing your Viva Connections dashboard. You can use Microsoft’s pre-built templates to get started or create a custom design that reflects your organization’s branding and culture. Consider the layout, color scheme, and content that will be included in your dashboard.
- Develop your Viva Connections dashboard: Once you’ve designed your dashboard, it’s time to develop it. You can use the Viva Connections Developer Dashboard to create and publish your dashboard. You’ll need to have a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create your dashboard.
- Test and refine your Viva Connections dashboard: Once you’ve developed your dashboard, it’s important to test it and refine it based on user feedback. You can use the Viva Connections Preview feature to test your dashboard before publishing it to your organization.
- Publish your Viva Connections dashboard: Once you’ve tested and refined your dashboard, it’s time to publish it to your organization. You can use the Viva Connections Publishing feature to publish your dashboard to your organization’s app catalog.
What are the benefits of Viva Connections?
Viva Connections offers several benefits to organizations and employees, including:
- Personalized and engaging employee experience: With Viva Connections, employees can access company news, resources, and conversations in a personalized and engaging way.
- Customizable branding: Viva Connections allows organizations to customize the branding and layout of their dashboard to reflect their culture and branding.
- Centralized access to resources: Viva Connections provides employees with centralized access to company resources, policies, and procedures.
- Improved employee engagement: Viva Connections can improve employee engagement by providing employees with easy access to the information and resources they need to be successful.