How to List All Your Direct Reports in Your SharePoint Site

Want to see who's on your team? The Microsoft Graph API connection has you covered! It's really simple to pull up a list of everyone you manage. Just use the "My Direct Reports" use case and follow along with the quick tutorial below.

NOTEThe people shown in the list will vary depending on the person viewing the page.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Prerequisites
• Step-by-step Tutorial
  • Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part
  • Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode
  • Step 3: Edit the Design Element
  • Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API
  • Step 5: Use the My Direct Reports Use Case
  • Step 6: Map Items
  • Step 7: Save

Prerequisites

• You must have ShortPoint SPFx version 8.6.0.0 or later installed in your SharePoint environment.
• You must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
• You must have the Microsoft Graph API connection enabled. Go to How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections to learn how.
• You must authorize the necessary permissions (User.Read.All) in the API access page. To check, go to your SharePoint Admin Center > Advanced > API access.
• You must have the Design Element you want to use to connect on your SharePoint page. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.).

Step-by-step Tutorial

Follow the steps below to get started:

Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part

Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit:

Close the Toolbox:

Select the ShortPoint web part and click the Edit Properties icon:

Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode

NOTEShortPoint Connect is currently only available in Grid Mode.

Click the Switch to Grid Mode icon:

Step 3: Edit the Design Element

NOTEYou can use any Design Element you want. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.). For this guide, we’ll use Icon List.

Click the cogwheel icon of the Design Element you’ll use:

Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API

Go to the Connect tab:

Select Microsoft Graph API:

NOTEYou need to enable the Microsoft Graph API connection before using it. Learn more about it in How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections.

Step 5: Use the My Direct Reports Use Case

Search for My Direct Reports and select it:

Then, click Run Query:

Click Connect:

Step 6: Map Items

Go to the Items tab:

Delete default content:

Use the link icon to map the properties you want to be displayed:

You can map any property you want. In our case, we used the following properties:

1. #displayName in the Title field - shows the name of the employee as the titles.
2. #jobTitle in the Subtitle field - shows the work title as the subtitle.
3. #mail in the Description field - shows the email address as the description.

(Optional) If you’re using an Icon List, add an Icon:

NOTECheck out ShortPoint Connect: Basic Tutorial to learn more about mapping properties.

Step 7: Save

Click Preview to see how the Design Element will look:

Click Update to apply your changes:

Select the eye icon to see your page in real time:

Once satisfied, click Save:

Congratulations! You can now check all your direct reports on your SharePoint page.

TIPHave lots of direct reports? The Search & Filter Toolbar can help you! With it, your site viewers can find the person they’re looking for in seconds. Simply go to Getting Started: The Basics of the Search & Filter Toolbar to see how it works.

Related articles:

• How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections
• Connection Type: Microsoft Graph API