9 Microsoft Teams Apps to Amplify Productivity
Turn Teams into a true work hub with the right set of apps and automations
Microsoft Teams can be the place where work actually gets done—not just discussed. These nine apps add planning, documents, approvals, automation, and async rituals so your team can move faster with less context switching.
The Shortlist
Planner / Tasks
Lightweight task boards for channels and projects.
Approvals
Standardize sign-offs right in the conversation flow.
OneNote / Loop
Collaborative notes and components embedded in chats.
Power Automate
Trigger workflows from channel events and messages.
Forms
Quick polls, RSVPs, and lightweight feedback collection.
Whiteboard
Visual collaboration for workshops and brainstorming.
SharePoint / Files
Single source of truth for docs with permissions baked in.
Viva Insights
Focus time, meeting habits, and wellbeing nudges.
Scrumrobo
Async standups, retros, and reporting without leaving Teams.
Channel Architecture That Works
- #team-home: overview, decisions, and announcements
- #delivery: sprint board (Planner) and daily standups (Scrumrobo)
- #design: files, whiteboards, and review threads
- #ops: approvals, runbooks, incident templates
Scrumrobo + Teams: Rituals on Autopilot
Async Standups
Collect updates in-channel, summarize progress, spotlight blockers.
Sprint Reviews
Agenda templates, stakeholder feedback, and action tracking.
Retrospectives
Start/Stop/Continue and other formats with follow-up reminders.
Reporting
Velocity, burndown, and action completion posted to the channel.
Make Teams Your Operating System
Install Scrumrobo to power async rituals and automate the busywork.