If you’ve read my other blog posts or whitepapers, you know I’m a big proponent of a having a structure that guides how SharePoint is rolled out across the organization. This includes a roadmap that aligns how SharePoint, the tool, will be aligned with business needs and rolled out accordingly
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In my last blog post, I wrote about how SharePoint trumps Excel in many cases where collaboration is important and the needs of the solution go beyond just one or two people. For those that are still clutching onto Excel (it’s OK – I know there are a lot of
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I sometimes reflect on the creators of Excel and wonder if they had any idea what a tool they had created. Far beyond a tool for financial tracking and analysis, Excel has been appropriated for more uses than duct tape or WD-40. It’s both a blessing and a curse. While
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It’s an easy trap to fall into. Your organization is excited about pursuing opportunities for better knowledge sharing and collaboration. Perhaps you’ve even selected SharePoint as the tool to help get the job done. Teams, departments, and executives are clamoring with needs and opportunities. You pick one, perhaps the most
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In this, my third blog post in a series on solving business problems with intranets, I’m writing about how a custom intranet can help with organizational development. Finding and retaining good people has never been more important than it is right now. Even with the massive labor market dislocation that
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In my second blog post in a series on solving business problems with intranets, I’m writing about how a custom intranet can help with internal audit needs. As the business world gets more complex, organizations are more concerned than ever in making sure their staff and the organization as a
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One thing I love about intranets is how many different business problems they can solve. My next few blog posts will be on that topic. Today’s focuses on using an intranet for contract management. A common challenge for many organizations is storing documents and information related to certain contractual obligations.
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What matters most in a SharePoint implementation? There are 4 major components you need to consider when launching your SharePoint install that will help shape the success and future of SharePoint for your organization. Hear more:  

There are a few common themes that motivate many of our clients to start a SharePoint project. This post shares a few thoughts on one that seems to be especially prevalent: “I can’t find what I’m looking for!” The natural thought is that the problem stems from: What you’re looking
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Remember back in grade school when you’d pick teams for sport?  Soccer, baseball, cricket, kickball …. the science team. Whatever your passion was, you probably remember the strategy that went into team selection. You need the utility player who can plug into a few spots, the great offensive guy, the
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