Historical article: the setup and features below describe the version available at publication. See the current Smarter Engagement Calendar (formerly Smarter Advent Calendar) and current installation guide for today’s product.
Why a digital Advent calendar works
The calendar is designed to help employees associate Microsoft 365 and SharePoint with positive experiences. Each door lets you combine news, surveys or specific questions with rewards. That mix makes it easier to share important updates, strengthen user understanding and boost engagement through instant feedback loops.
Content ideas for your 24 doors
Make key information visible
Dedicate individual doors to highlight next year’s strategic goals, summarize current achievements or thank the team for their commitment. Linking business context with a seasonal surprise keeps attention high.
Guide change with transparency
Use the calendar to showcase upcoming challenges and the solutions you are rolling out—from Microsoft Teams to Yammer and other business apps. Explain how your organization handles new tools and collect feedback right away.
Reward ideas employees love
Pick prizes that deliver real value, such as a free week in the cafeteria, handy tech gadgets or donations made on behalf of your workforce. Whether you schedule daily giveaways or a weekly highlight, the Smarter Advent Calendar gives you all the flexibility you need.
Stay up to date
We will share regular updates over the coming weeks and dive deeper into the technical setup. Add your details via the form at the end of the page if you want to be notified whenever fresh content goes live. We hope the Smarter Advent Calendar soon helps your colleagues appreciate SharePoint and Microsoft 365 even more.
