I'm interested in learning more about your experience leveraging Microsoft Graph (if you're working within Microsoft 365) to increase efficiency - for example, retrieving overdue tasks via the Graph API, scheduling project meetings using Outlook calendar data, or capturing data for sentiment analysis.
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Besa MuthuriSenior Portfolio Manager| The Coca-Cola CompanyAtlanta Georgia, United States
In my experience leading digital transformation and HR tech initiatives, I’ve found Microsoft Graph to be a powerful enabler, especially when used to bridge gaps between data, collaboration, and workflow automation across the M365 ecosystem.
Some practical ways we've leveraged Microsoft Graph in project environments include:
Automated tracking of overdue tasks: We created a dashboard that pulls data via Graph API from Planner and To Do, flagging overdue tasks assigned to team members. This provided real-time visibility and helped project leads proactively manage slippages.
Optimizing meeting scheduling: By tapping into users’ Outlook calendar data, we’ve been able to recommend optimal meeting times across global teams—reducing back-and-forth and increasing decision velocity.
Sentiment analysis during org change: In one change initiative, we collected and anonymized data from Teams chats and feedback forms, then fed it into Power BI via Graph for sentiment scoring. This gave leadership real-time pulse checks on engagement and resistance levels.
Overall, Microsoft Graph has helped us make more data-driven, context-aware decisions that improve delivery efficiency and stakeholder experience. Saving Changes...
Hello Besa,
Thank you for sharing these compelling use cases - they have provided me with a wealth of ideas to consider for building a repeatable, scalable, and intelligent system for project management and ongoing change.
In particular, the use case on retrieving the data to conduct sentiment analysis resonates with me.
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