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Unlock Your Team's Potential with Microsoft Viva

By Margaret Concannon | June 11, 2024
Margaret is the Content Marketing Manager at Ntiva, and has been a marketer for managed services providers since 2013.
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Managing a modern workforce can be challenging. This is especially true with the increasing need for communication, learning, and engagement in a digital-focused world. Organizations have a hard time finding a platform that helps employees without making things more cluttered or confusing.

Imagine a hectic workday where your team struggles to navigate through scattered communication tools and scattered learning resources. Without a unified platform, we increase the potential for confusion, missed connections, and essential information slipping through the cracks. This can lead to reduced engagement, productivity, and growth opportunities for employees. 

This is exactly why our recent webinar on Microsoft Viva is essential viewing.  Led by Ted Brown, Director of Product Management at Ntiva, this session explores how Microsoft Viva tackles these challenges.

Ted's overview of Viva's modules is more than just a summary. He also includes practical insights and real-world examples. These examples show how the modules can improve workplace dynamics.

Don't want to read the article? Watch the full recording below.

Be sure to register here for the "Ntiva Tech Mastery On-Demand Webinar Series"

What is Microsoft Viva?

What is microsoft viva

Think of Microsoft Viva as your all-in-one solution for elevating your organization's workplace experience. It's designed to seamlessly integrate into your Microsoft 365 setup, bringing together everything from communication and learning to well-being, all under one roof.

Read on as we explore each of the Viva modules in detail. You'll see just how each piece of the puzzle works together to boost productivity, enhance learning opportunities, and keep your team aligned with your company's big-picture goals.

Viva Connections: The News Hub for Your Digital Workplace

Viva Connections

Viva Connections is the cornerstone of a streamlined digital workplace. Embedded within Microsoft Teams, it brings crucial updates, company news, and personalized resources right to your screen.

Key Features of Viva Connections:

  • Home App: Your personalized dashboard where everything important is a click away.
  • Dashboard: Customize this space with your most-used apps and tools for efficiency.
  • Feed: Stay updated with a curated stream of relevant news and announcements.

Viva Connections makes your digital workspace not just more navigable but also more engaging. It’s about working smarter and staying connected to your organization's pulse, whether you're part of a bustling retail chain or a mission-driven nonprofit.

Viva Engage: Your Social Hub For Workplace Engagement

Viva Engage transforms how employees connect and collaborate within their digital workspace. As a feature of Microsoft Teams, it provides a social platform where every voice can be heard and every achievement shared.

Viva Engage Key Features:

  • Social Integration: Foster a vibrant community where employees can share, learn, and grow together.
  • Dynamic Interaction: Engage in meaningful discussions, participate in community events, and celebrate collective successes.

Viva Engage is more than just a tool; it's a catalyst for building a positive workplace culture. Here, employees can engage in surveys to voice their opinions, participate in challenges and competitions to foster creativity and earn rewards that recognize their contributions. 

Viva Connections vs. Viva Engage: What's The Difference?

While both Viva Connections and Viva Engage enhance the digital workplace experience within Microsoft Teams, they serve distinct purposes. Viva Connections streamlines access to information and resources, while Viva Engage fosters social interactions and community building. Together, they create a comprehensive, user-friendly digital workplace.

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Viva Learning: Empower Continuous Growth and Education

Viva Learning integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Teams to promote a culture of continuous learning and development. It offers a central hub where employees can easily access, share, and manage learning materials right within their workflow.

Viva Learning

Viva Learning Key Features:

  • Centralized Learning Hub: Find and engage with a wide range of learning resources from various providers, all in one place.
  • Personalized Development: Tailor your learning experience to match personal and professional goals.

With Viva Learning, personal growth, and skill development are just a few clicks away. Employees can take on-demand courses to advance their knowledge, participate in training sessions to enhance their skills, and even track their progress to stay motivated.

Viva Goals: Align Ambitions with Organizational Objectives

Viva Goals integrates directly into Microsoft Teams to streamline the process of setting, tracking, and achieving personal and organizational goals. This tool ensures that individual ambitions support the company's broader strategic direction.

Viva Goals Key Features:

  • Goal Setting and Tracking: Simplify how goals are set and monitored, keeping everyone aligned and accountable.
  • Organizational Alignment: Ensure individual efforts contribute directly to the company’s strategic objectives.

Viva Goals turns aspirations into achievements. By clearly defining objectives and providing transparent tracking, it empowers employees to stay focused and aligned with the company's mission. 

Viva Insights: Harness Data for Better Work Habits

Viva Insights is designed to enhance productivity and well-being through actionable data. It provides personalized insights that help individuals and teams optimize their work habits and foster a healthier work environment.

Viva Insights Key Features:

  • Personalized Analytics: Gain insights into your daily work patterns to better manage time and tasks.
  • Proactive Recommendations: Receive actionable suggestions aimed at improving productivity and reducing burnout.

Viva Insights does more than just track metrics—it transforms them into meaningful actions. Whether it’s suggesting focus times, encouraging breaks, or facilitating better meeting practices, Insights helps everyone work smarter. For managers, it offers a comprehensive view of team dynamics and well-being, enabling more informed decisions that enhance team performance and cohesion.

The Power of Microsoft Viva in Your Workplace

Microsoft Viva is more than a set of tools—it’s a innovative platform that elevates how teams communicate, learn, and achieve goals within your organization. From fostering a vibrant workplace culture with Viva Engage to streamlining operations through Viva Connections, each module of Viva is designed to empower your employees and align their efforts with your strategic objectives.

Discover the full capabilities and see these tools in action by checking out the webinar here. Dive into how Microsoft Viva can unlock productivity, engagement, and growth in your workplace!

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