Interesting Platform for Project Sharing & Updating
August 16, 2017
Interesting Platform for Project Sharing & Updating
Score 8 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Yammer
In our organization, we use it mainly for project sharing and all project updates are shared on Yammer. Other members in the organization are also allowed to make comments, share ideas regarding that particular project or have access to the project they are following. It is like a real time social media site of the project where everything is updated at a fast pace. Yammer is like a social media platform but for working purposes.
- Project sharing and updates: status updates now can be shared easier and faster than ever. No more email writing and attachments with formal writings. It is now as easy as it is to update your Facebook status.
- Interactive platform: members across our organization can interact and share their updates regarding to a particular project or issue that has a high impact / effect on the organization.
- Alternative way to communicate: Our organization has an additional way to communicate in case email does not work as it should be. This will prevent any delay in communication.
- Looking for files that you have posted is harder and must be used with Microsoft Sharepoint.
- Mobile app is not friendly for new users; it has a complex interface that should not be there for a social app
- Email notifications from Yammer are annoying sometimes without clear instructions on how to turn that off
- Ensures 100% of staff are aware of the objectives of the organization. Thanks to its social media site features.
- Enhances speed and effectiveness in sharing information or files, especially during urgent projects
- Great temporary fix during email blackout period due to technical issue. Ensures 100% constant communication between departments and satellite offices.
- Workplace by Facebook (Formerly Facebook at Work)
Microsoft Yammer was chosen my our management team over Workplace by Facebook due to its integration with Microsoft Office and Outlook which are also coming from Microsoft. Yammer integrates smoothly with all Microsoft softwares, including skype making creating meetings, meets up, update between management / office mates becomes easier than ever. File sharing is also enabled and integrated with Microsoft Sharepoint. If you organization is using lots of Microsoft software (which most companies do), then Yammer might be a good choice for you.