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How to Fix Leadership Corner Missing from Viva Engage Navigation Pane
Question details
Users are unable to locate the Leadership Corner option in the left navigation pane of Viva Engage.
- Product
- Viva Engage
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Accessing the Leadership Corner to manage Viva Engage Communities and Communications settings.
- Observed behavior
- The Leadership Corner controls and links are completely missing from the Viva Engage left navigation pane.
Verify that your Microsoft 365 subscription includes the Viva suite and that your account has the appropriate Viva Engage administrator privileges.
Verify Administrator Permissions and Review Service Status
Check if the missing controls are due to insufficient administrative rights or a temporary Microsoft service degradation.
The Leadership Corner requires specific administrative permissions to be visible and configurable. A temporary service issue on Microsoft's end can also cause navigation elements to disappear.
Sign in to your Microsoft 365 portal and open Viva Engage using your corporate credentials.
Verify your account permissions to ensure you are assigned the Viva Engage Administrator role.
Consult the official Microsoft Leadership Corner documentation to ensure your tenant configuration meets all necessary prerequisites.
Create a Support Request via Microsoft 365 Admin Center
If verifying your permissions does not resolve the issue, escalate the problem to Microsoft Support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Leadership Corner not visible to all users?
The Leadership Corner is a premium feature that requires a Viva suite license. It must be specifically configured by an administrator, and it is usually only visible when leaders and their audiences have been properly set up in the system.
What admin roles are required to configure Leadership Corner in Viva Engage?
To configure and manage the Leadership Corner, a user must be assigned the Viva Engage Administrator role or be a verified network admin within your Microsoft 365 tenant.
Can a temporary Microsoft 365 outage hide the Viva Engage navigation pane?
Yes, temporary service degradations or synchronization delays within the Microsoft 365 cloud environment can occasionally cause certain UI elements, including the Leadership Corner, to temporarily disappear from the navigation pane.
