Insights from Microsoft Planner Reviewers
Based on 7 verified reviews published in the last 18 months
What positive or negative impact (i.e. Return on Investment or ROI) has Microsoft Planner had on your overall business objectives?
7 answeredThis report synthesizes 7 recent reviews to assess the return on investment (ROI) of Microsoft Planner. While some reviewers highlight positive impacts on team efficiency, others express concerns about the tool's functionality, which can negatively affect productivity. Specifically, 2 of 7 reviewers credited Planner with improving team efficiency, including supporting Agile methodologies. However, another 2 of 7 reviewers cited poor functionality as a cause of reduced productivity, with some needing to invest time and resources into finding alternative solutions. This divergence suggests that the perceived ROI of Microsoft Planner may vary significantly depending on specific use cases and user expectations regarding functionality.
Improved Team Efficiency
2 mentionsApproximately 2 of 7 reviewers indicated that Microsoft Planner improved team efficiency. Some found that it helped tea…
Approximately 2 of 7 reviewers indicated that Microsoft Planner improved team efficiency. Some found that it helped teams adopt Agile ways of working, which may contribute to the perception of improved efficiency.
Poor Functionality
2 mentionsPoor functionality was cited by 2 of 7 reviewers as negatively impacting productivity. Some reviewers noted that unclea…
Poor functionality was cited by 2 of 7 reviewers as negatively impacting productivity. Some reviewers noted that unclear subtask assignments led to reduced productivity, and that they had to invest time into finding another tool.
Describe how you use Microsoft Planner in your organization. What are the business problems the product addresses and what is the scope of your use case?
7 answeredThis report synthesizes 7 recent reviews to understand how organizations use Microsoft Planner and the business problems it addresses. A majority of reviewers (5 of 7) mention using Microsoft Planner for task and project management, often in the context of managing projects across multiple teams or organizing individual projects. However, 2 of 7 reviewers expressed concerns about the tool's limited functionality, characterizing it as a basic task list unsuitable for sophisticated business needs. This suggests that while Microsoft Planner can be useful for basic project tracking and task management, it may not meet the needs of organizations requiring more advanced project management capabilities.
Task and Project Management
5 mentionsA majority of reviewers (5 of 7) use Microsoft Planner for task and project management. Reviewers find it useful for ma…
A majority of reviewers (5 of 7) use Microsoft Planner for task and project management. Reviewers find it useful for managing projects across multiple teams, organizing individual projects, and tracking action items. One reviewer notes its suitability for implementing basic Kanban-style project planning.
Limited Functionality
2 mentionsTwo of the seven reviewers find Microsoft Planner to have limited functionality. They describe it as an elementary task…
Two of the seven reviewers find Microsoft Planner to have limited functionality. They describe it as an elementary task list, not a true project management tool, and suggest it may not be suitable for sophisticated SaaS businesses.
Please provide some detailed examples of areas where Microsoft Planner has room for improvement.
7 answeredThis report analyzes 7 recent reviews to identify areas for improvement in Microsoft Planner. A key area of concern, mentioned by 2 of 7 reviewers, is the absence of Gantt chart functionality. Also, 2 of 7 reviewers cited limitations around customization within the platform. Given the small sample size, these findings should be interpreted as indicators of potential areas for improvement rather than definitive conclusions about the broader user base.
Missing Gantt charts
2 mentionsThe lack of Gantt chart functionality was cited as a drawback by 2 of 7 reviewers. This feature is commonly used for pr…
The lack of Gantt chart functionality was cited as a drawback by 2 of 7 reviewers. This feature is commonly used for project scheduling and visualization, and its absence may limit the ability of some users to effectively manage and track project timelines within Microsoft Planner.
Customization limitations
2 mentionsTwo reviewers expressed frustration with the limited customization options available in Microsoft Planner. This suggest…
Two reviewers expressed frustration with the limited customization options available in Microsoft Planner. This suggests that some users may find it difficult to tailor the platform to their specific needs or workflows. The reviewers did not specify which customizations they were seeking.
Please provide some detailed examples of things that Microsoft Planner does particularly well.
7 answeredThis report synthesizes 7 recent reviews to identify areas where Microsoft Planner performs well. Reviewers positively mention its project planning and collaboration features. Specifically, 2 of 7 reviewers highlight the value of Microsoft Planner for project planning, with one simply noting "Kanban." Another 2 of 7 reviewers specifically cite its collaboration features as beneficial. These collaboration features are noted for their ability to improve teamwork.
Project Planning
2 mentionsProject planning is positively noted by 2 of 7 reviewers. One reviewer specifically mentions "Kanban", suggesting that…
Project planning is positively noted by 2 of 7 reviewers. One reviewer specifically mentions "Kanban", suggesting that the platform's Kanban-style task management is a valuable feature for organizing and visualizing project workflows.
Collaboration Features
2 mentionsCollaboration features are appreciated by 2 of 7 reviewers. These features appear to facilitate teamwork and coordinate…
Collaboration features are appreciated by 2 of 7 reviewers. These features appear to facilitate teamwork and coordinated task management within projects.