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How to create an anonymous survey in Microsoft Teams? 

how to conduct an anonymous survey

We know that conducting regular surveys can be incredibly empowering for organizations!

When it comes to preferred methods, you might be wondering about the main difference between standard and anonymous surveys. Well, it all boils down to whether the responses can be linked to the employees who provided them.

So, why are anonymous surveys so effective? Because they show your employees that their feedback is taken seriously without any fear of repercussions. This builds a culture of trust and transparency, making your workplace even better.

Anonymous survey tools are fantastic because they make employees feel safe by protecting their identities. This safety encourages them to share their honest opinions, allowing you to gather invaluable insights from your team.

With these insights, your organization can identify areas for improvement and create a more collaborative and productive work environment. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!

Ready to dive into learning how to do an anonymous survey in Microsoft Teams for your organization? Let’s get started!

Why conduct anonymous surveys in Microsoft Teams?

Ever wondered what makes a good survey completion rate? Well, there’s no simple answer like “It should be 50%, 70%, or…” Because your results should be considered within your organization and the benchmark should be set internally. However, we do have a crucial trick to boost your survey completion rate.

Our trick is as simple as integrating surveys into your workflow. Keeping them where your team communicates and collaborates makes this process easier.

So, your organization is heavily using Microsoft Teams for daily communication and collaborations; this is where you should be conducting your surveys.

Thanks to its customizable nature, Microsoft Teams could unlock the potential to become your primary survey tool. You can integrate native apps to do anonymous surveys in Microsoft Teams.

Today we are leveraging the highest-rated performance management tool, Teamflect, as your Microsoft Teams survey tool. Check out Temflect’s capabilities and discover why it’s your go-to employee engagement survey tool!

Why not Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms is great for quick, anonymous questionnaires, but it can struggle with more complex and detailed anonymous feedback forms.

The main challenge is that Microsoft Forms requires manual editing and lacks a follow-up feature to ensure everyone has completed the survey.

We know that, from a broader perspective, surveys are part of employee engagement and performance management. That’s why it’s more beneficial to use this survey information within an all-in-one performance management software like Teamflect. This way, you can seamlessly integrate feedback into your overall strategy.

With Teamflect, you can easily send out all types of surveys your organization needs.

Customize surveys to fit your specific needs that capture the most important data for your organization.

Easily modify questions to address current priorities and concerns, ensuring your surveys remain relevant and comprehensive.

Don’t forget to check out available survey templates in Teamflect to see how to create a survey in Teams with just one click.

Step 1: A Survey Tool for Microsoft Teams

To use Teamflect as your go-to survey tool, simply search for Teamflect in the Microsoft Teams app store.
Because Teamflect is an official Microsoft Partner, you can log in with your Microsoft account, eliminating the need to sign up or create a separate account!

Downloading The Teamflect App
The Highest-Rated Performance Management Tool in Microsoft Teams

Navigate to the Surveys module on the left. There, you’ll find all the surveys available to your organization.

Anonymous Surveys inside Teamflect
Access all your surveys from a single destination

Step 2: Choose a Survey Template

Choose the survey template that best fits your needs, enter the name, due date, and select respondents to send out the survey.

Selecting an anonymous survey template in Microsoft Teams
Survey Templates for your organization

Create Your Own Surveys

Teamflect offers a variety of customizable templates to meet all your feedback needs. With the option to make answers anonymous in the admin panel, creating an anonymous feedback form is just a click away.

When setting up survey templates, you have plenty of choices to make your surveys engaging and insightful, including:

  • Freeform
  • Rating scales
  • Ranking
  • Multiple-choice
  • Likert scales
  • eNPS (Net Promoter Score)

This variety ensures that your surveys are not only comprehensive but also tailored to gather meaningful feedback effectively!

Step 3: Respondents Complete Survey Anonymously

With a single click, you can turn your surveys into anonymous feedback forms in Teamflect. Respondents can fill out the form and submit it anonymously, all without leaving Microsoft Teams.

Anonymous surveys in Microsoft Teams
Fill out all surveys without leaving Microsoft Teams

Step 4: Analyzing Survey Results

After sending out your survey, head to the ‘Surveys’ section in Teamflect to track its completion rate and send reminders to respondents if needed.

Once the survey is completed, Teamflect generates a detailed report that allows you to compare current results with previous ones, helping you track progress and identify areas for improvement. This comparison provides valuable insights into trends over time, enabling you to make informed decisions based on past survey data

Plus, with its AI tool, you can leverage Teamflect’s AI capabilities for enhanced insights.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anonymous Surveys

Can you create an anonymous survey in Microsoft Teams? 

Yes! With Teamflect, the highest-rated all-in-one performance management tool, you can easily create anonymous surveys to gather valuable insights for your organization.

Can you do an anonymous survey in Outlook?

Absolutely! You can integrate apps in Outlook to conduct anonymous surveys. Just head to the Outlook App Store, type in Teamflect, and you’re all set! Teamflect allows you to operate seamlessly in both Outlook and Microsoft Teams.

What is the difference between confidential and anonymous surveys? 

In anonymous surveys, responses are not linked to any personal information, like the employee’s name. In confidential surveys, responses are linked to personal information, but this information is only visible to administrators and protected by security measures.

How to do an anonymous survey? 

To create an anonymous survey, you can use Teamflect, a top-rated performance management tool, within Microsoft Teams or Outlook.

Here’s how:

In Microsoft Teams:
Go to the Microsoft Teams app store.
Search for Teamflect and add it to your workspace.
Navigate to the Surveys module on the left.
Select ‘New Survey’ at the top right.
Choose a survey template or create your own.
Tick ‘Make answers anonymous’ in the admin panel.
Fill in the survey details, like the name, due date, and respondents.
Send out your survey.

In Outlook:
Go to the Outlook App Store.
Search for Teamflect and add it.
Follow the same steps as in Microsoft Teams to create and send out your anonymous survey.

Teamflect is the most convenient app for conducting anonymous surveys in your digital workspace !

Are anonymous surveys really anonymous?

In anonymous surveys, no personal information—like names or employee IDs—is collected. This makes it impossible to link responses to specific individuals, ensuring participants can provide honest feedback without any fear of being identified or facing repercussions.

Can anonymous surveys be traced?

Nope! Since the responses aren’t linked to any personal information, it’s impossible to track a response. This guarantees complete anonymity and creates a safe space for employees to provide honest opinions.

Written by Emily Helen Arnold

Emily Helen Arnold is a content writer at Teamflect. She is obsessed with organizational behavior studies and loves writing/thinking about how a carefully designed people strategy can transform a company.

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