Microsoft has announced that Viva Goals is being phased out.
For many companies, this means the disappearance of a key performance management tool. Maybe you have questions like:
What happens to all our existing goals and data?
How do we ensure that the process does not stop?
Which tool should we choose next?
Here, we take a closer look at the consequences – and give you a practical checklist to ensure a smooth transition to a new OKR tool.
Why the closure of Viva Goals means more than you think
An OKR tool is more than software – it’s the structure that ties strategy, action and results together. When Viva Goals is phased out, many organizations are in danger of being left behind:
Lose continuity in performance management.
Create uncertainty and frustration among employees.
Spend unnecessary time and resources on finding a new solution.
What should you do now?
In order to avoid ending up in a situation where performance management comes to a standstill, it’s important to act quickly. The transition can be both easy and safe – if you follow a structured process.
Checklist for a safe transition from Viva Goals
Map the current situation
Which goals and key results are active?
Which teams and users are connected?
What are the key learnings from using Viva Goals so far?
Define future needs
Do you need a pure OKR tool or do you want more features?
What requirements do you have for language, support and usability?
Should the tool be used globally or locally?
Select new tool
Look for solutions that are intuitive, scalable and adapted to your needs.
Consider whether your provider offers transition assistance.
Think long-term – choose a tool you can grow with.
Plan your transition
Set a clear date for when you should be up and running with a new tool.
Ensure that existing data and goals are migrated.
Provide training to key users to get everyone up and running quickly.
Ensure continuity
Communicate clearly to the organization about what’s happening and why.
Have a period of overlap where you test new tools.
Follow up progress regularly in the first few weeks.
Dobee – a safe alternative to Viva Goals
To make the transition easier, Dobee now offers:
Free transition help – we set up the structure for you and transfer historical data.
Free access until 2025 – by signing an agreement for 2026.
Full functionality from day one – you won’t lose momentum.
User-friendly Norwegian OKR tool – developed for both managers and employees.
Losing a tool like Viva Goals may seem dramatic – but it doesn’t have to be. With a clear plan and the right partner, the transition can be frictionless and you can continue to build a strong OKR culture.
👉 Book a free transition plan today – and ensure your goals live on with Dobee.
