Set your Teams status and calendar correctly — it actually matters

Your Teams status (Available, Busy, Do Not Disturb) and calendar sync tell colleagues when it's genuinely fine to interrupt you, which cuts down on unnecessary pings and back-and-forth scheduling. Block out focus time on your calendar if you need uninterrupted work, since Teams reflects that status automatically.

Coach's tip: a status that's always "Available" trains colleagues to interrupt you constantly — use it honestly and people adjust.