Microsoft Project Is Retiring: Here’s the Smartest Way to Transition to Planner
The Ultimate Transition Playbook for a Smooth Move to Planner 📌 Introduction: Change Is Here In August 2025, Microsoft Project for the Web will retire, pushing businesses toward Microsoft Planner and Copilot-powered task management. For many, this transition feels overwhelming: Will we lose our data? What happens to our dependencies and workflows? Can our teams adapt without disruption? The good news: A clear, structured transition strategy can turn this forced change into an opportunity to simplify workflows, boost team productivity, and future-proof your project management within Microsoft 365. Here is your ultimate, practical playbook to transition smoothly and confidently. 1️⃣ Start with a Clear Assessment Before migrating, know exactly what you have: ✅ List All Active Projects: Identify current projects, owners, and timelines. ✅ Check Dependencies and Custom Fields: Note advanced structures that Planner may not support directly. ✅ Export Historical Data: Preserve past project da...