What is Planner?
Microsoft Planner is a tool designed to help you and your team stay organized and on top of your tasks. Whether you’re managing a small project, keeping your day organized or coordinating a large team effort, Planner provides a simple, visual way to keep everything in check. Imagine having a digital board where you can list all your tasks, assign them to team members, set due dates, and track progress all in one place.
You can create plans, add tasks, and organize them into different buckets or categories. Each task can have descriptions, attachments, and labels to ensure everyone knows what needs to be done. Plus, you can easily update the status of tasks, mark them as complete, and see how your project is progressing at a glance. This visual approach makes it easy to understand what’s happening and what needs attention.
Collaboration is simple with Planner. You can invite team members to join your plan, assign tasks to them, and even share notes and comments within each task. This means no more endless email chains or scattered notes; everything is centralized and accessible to everyone involved. Notifications keep everyone informed about updates and deadlines, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. It’s perfect for fostering teamwork and keeping everyone on the same page.
Planner integrates seamlessly with other M365 tools like Teams and Outlook. You can link your tasks to meetings, emails, and files, creating a cohesive workflow that saves time and boosts productivity. You can also create tasks right from within the other office apps. Planner helps you stay organized and collaborate effectively on projects of any size.
How do I access it?
You can access Planner right from within Teams, from office.com, from planner.cloud.microsoft, or from the mobile apps. Sign in with your NetLink ID and you’re all set!