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August 07, 2024

Microsoft Loop Introduces Guest Sharing: Collaborating Outside the Organization

Microsoft continues to innovate its collaboration platforms and recently added a new feature to Microsoft Loop: guest sharing.
This update allows users to invite externals to projects, significantly expanding the possibilities for collaboration.
Let’s take a look at what this new feature entails and how it could change the way we work. 🚀

What is Microsoft Loop?

Microsoft Loop is a powerful tool that helps teams collaborate on projects by bundling information and resources into a visually appealing and easy-to-navigate platform.
It combines elements of OneNote, Planner and other Microsoft 365 applications to provide a seamless work experience.

The New Guest Sharing Function

With the introduction of guest sharing, users can now invite people outside their organization to join their Loop workspaces.
This opens the door to numerous collaboration opportunities with external partners, clients and freelancers. Microsoft Loop introduces guest sharing

Key features of guest sharing:

  • Invite External Users: Easily invite external collaborators to participate in specific projects.
  • Manageable Access: Manage guest access levels to ensure sensitive information remains secure.
  • Real Time Collaboration: Collaborate on documents and projects as if the external users were part of your own team.

Benefits of Guest Sharing in Microsoft Loop

The new guest sharing function offers several benefits that improve collaboration both inside and outside the organization:

  • Enhanced Flexibility: Invite freelancers, consultants or external partners to collaborate directly on projects without complex access procedures.
  • Increase Efficiency: Save time by giving externs instant access to relevant documents and information.
  • Security and Control: Manage and restrict guest access to protect sensitive business information.
  • Easy Communication: Use Loop’s integrated communication tools to communicate in real-time with all project participants.

Applications of Guest Sharing

The possibilities of guest sharing are endless and can be applied in a variety of ways:

  • Project Management: External project managers can now participate directly in your project plans and updates.
  • Customer engagement: Involve customers in the creative process by giving them access to concepts and asking for feedback.
  • Freelance Collaboration: Easily collaborate with freelancers by giving them access to specific projects and documents.
  • Education and Training: Invite outside trainers or experts to contribute to educational projects and workshops.

Conclusion

Microsoft Loop‘s new guest sharing feature is a gamechanger for organizations looking to improve their collaboration with external parties.
It provides a flexible and secure way to collaborate, regardless of location or organizational boundaries.
With this update, teams can work more efficiently, respond faster and achieve better results.
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