Ask Microsoft Anything: The new Microsoft Planner

During this Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA), session members of the Planner product team answer questions directly from the community. This AMA was a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have from the recent Meet the Makers event. Learn more about the Meet the Makers event at aka.ms/NewPlanner/launch.
Learn more about the new Planner at aka.ms/NewPlanner/adoption
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Questions:
00:07:22 - Will the new planner have the ability to share plans without adding an O365 group to the plans?
00:08:19 - Will any of the API integration functionality change as a result of the merging of Project for the web and Planner later this year?
00:09:18 - Will users who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license have access to Copilot in Planner, or will they still need a Project Plan 3 license?
00:10:31 - How does Microsoft plan for upgrading the old Project for the web customer?
00:11:45 - Will there be support for task due dates along with push notification reminders?
00:13:01 - When can I get this great new planner? When will it be widely rolled out?
00:14:16 - Will you be adding back links to tasks created in Loop?
00:15:30 - Is it possible for guest and external users to collaborate in Planner without being members of a Teams team?
00:16:43 - What are the plans for a backup feature for basic plans and premium plans?
00:17:57 - How will the new Planner integrate with Azure DevOps?
00:19:11 - What is happening to all these other classic technologies, like Project Desktop and Project Online, as we bring Project for the Web, To Do, and Planner together?
00:20:26 - Will this be available for both PC and Mac?
00:21:39 - How does the new planner integrate with Outlook?
00:22:53 - What is our vision for Copilot and Planner?
00:24:08 - What will users see in terms of change specifically? And how will we be communicating those changes?
00:25:22 - Can I delete a task or a plan? If I do delete a plan, is there a way to recover a plan?
00:26:37 - What will happen to the classic Project Online and desktop clients with the introduction of the new Planner?
00:27:51 - Are there any plans to allow Planner to integrate directly with Microsoft Lists or to have similar list functionalities?
00:29:06 - Will Planner have a native app for iOS and Android, or will it continue to be accessed via the Teams app on mobile devices?
00:30:20 - Can Planner be used for external project management with clients outside of our organization, similar to how Trello boards can be shared?
00:31:35 - How will Planner handle large projects with hundreds of tasks without becoming overwhelming or cluttered?
00:32:49 - Is there a roadmap for introducing resource management features into Planner, such as tracking hours or allocations per task?
00:34:04 - Will there be enhancements to the reporting and analytics capabilities within Planner to track project progress and metrics?
00:35:18 - How does Planner integrate with the broader Microsoft 365 suite, specifically for automations with Power Automate?
00:36:33 - Are there any plans to improve the notification system in Planner, for example, custom alerts for task deadlines or changes?
00:37:47 - Will Planner offer customizable views, such as Kanban boards, Gantt charts, or calendar views, to accommodate different project management styles?
00:39:02 - How will Planner support file attachments and document management within tasks, especially integrating with SharePoint or OneDrive?
00:40:16 - Can Planner tasks be linked or related to each other to represent dependencies, and will there be support for critical path methodology?
00:41:31 - Will there be options for templating projects or tasks in Planner to quickly replicate project structures for recurring projects?
00:41:31 - Can Planner tasks be linked or related to each other to represent dependencies, and will there be support for critical path methodology?
00:43:56 - Will there be options for templating projects or tasks in Planner to quickly replicate project structures for recurring projects?
00:46:20 - Are there improvements planned for the Planner mobile experience, particularly around ease of use and feature parity with the desktop version?
00:48:45 - How will Planner address different project management methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, within its toolset?
00:51:09 - Is integration with Microsoft Teams going to be enhanced, allowing for deeper connections between Planner tasks and Teams channels or meetings?
00:53:34 - Will there be expanded options for filtering, searching, and organizing tasks within Planner to manage large numbers of tasks more effectively?
00:55:58 - Are there plans to allow for more granular permissions and roles within a Planner plan, such as read-only access or task-specific permissions?
00:58:23 - How does the new planner integrate with the rest of the Microsoft Power Platform, especially in terms of data connectivity and flow automation?

[@DarrenLafferty]

Will I still be able to access P4W on my browser while looking at my project with the Teams overlay? It is common for me to use 2 screens and view Project 4 web files in a web browser and in Teams. For me this ability is very important. I realize no P4W functionality will be lost initially but, I want to ensure this ability stays in the roadmap for this.

[@suzetteraisonclarke5414]

Where can I access the recording from the 4 Apr 2024 event?

[@suzetteraisonclarke5414]

When is the new planner launched in Australia and will it be available to everyone on a standard business or education plan?

[@tlpccos6140]

Re the question about managing the pace of change. This is important to our organisation and we would like to turn things off until we have had a chance to ensure they do not pose any risks and still comply with our regulatory responsibilities. Robert answered this question but it was from the perspective of how Microsoft manages the change and not how we as organisations can manage the change..... What options are there for Admins to turn off apps / features or services with the right knowledge that means we do not break something?

[@tomalongi7851]

Am I right that neither old Planner, new Planner, nor Project permit direct pasting of screen clippings into a task? That can't be right.

[@tlpccos6140]

Question: Our marketing manager wants a high level view of every task assigned to every person across every plan in every channel (currently 26 events) in one Team. Will the new Planner enable her to get this broad overview?

[@robertlewis494]

Our 365 E3 license includes Planner and Project and we don't have the new Premium Planner? Is that right?

[@tomrberg]

Office 365 E3 includes Planner. Planner Premium is really the successor to Project for the web which was always a separate purchase and part of Project P1 and Project P3 (the names of these subscriptions may change in the future to reflect that they unlock Planner Premium).