Author Archive: Alex Manchester

Alex Manchester is a senior member of the consulting team. He has a specific focus on intranets, internal communications and social media. He has worked with a range of public and private organisations in these areas.

CMB 2010-02

Three views on intranet names

Three intranet teams describe how they chose the name for their intranets, and the impact it has had.

CMb 2009-22

An elevator pitch for you and your intranet

It’s important to have an ‘elevator pitch’ to hand at all times for both the intranet and intranet team.

NOVEMBER 2009

Intranet Innovations 2009: insights into this year’s winners

Learn more about the intranet innovations that will help every intranet team to deliver a better site in 2010.

August 2009

Using audio and video on the intranet

Intranet-based rich media, including audio and video, provides new ways of connecting with staff.

CMb 2009–12

Cutting through the hype of social media

There are many practical ways of applying the principles and tools of social media within organisations.

CMb 2009–10

What intranet content should be in PDF format?

The different uses for PDFs and web-based content on intranets is a common source of confusion.

APRIL 2009

Moderating internal discussion forums, blogs and other social media

There are three options for moderating online discussions: self-regulation, light moderation and full moderation.

MARCH 2009

Integrating social tools with the EUMETSAT intranet

A wiki for new starters and a discussion forum enhance collaboration at EUMETSAT.

DECEMBER 2008

Publicising the launch of ‘Boris’ at City of Casey

‘Boris’ is the intranet at City of Casey, a local government organisation in Victoria, Australia.