« Bob Boiko's workshop is rapidly approaching | Main | FastForwarding to a better understanding, part 3 »

Understanding the 6x2 methodology

When we recently released the 6x2 methodology for intranets report, we fully realised that this was something completely new, never-before seen in the world. While there have been a lot of purchases (thanks!), I'm sure quite a few organisations are still hesitating, not quite sure what they will get.

Probably the best way to communicate what the 6x2 methodology is all about is in the words of other intranet experts who have provided feedback on the report:

"Lack of senior management attention, and being swamped with daily business, are the biggest challenges for intranet managers throughout the world. Step Two's 6x2 methodology gives intranet managers a powerful tool to breach these barriers by continually improving the intranet with tangible, visible results, and thus creating value for the enterprise. Riding on this powerful upwards spiral, intranet teams ready themselves for the next level of corporate intranet success."

Lukas Karrer, Stimmt AG (Switzerland)

"From the best intranet firm of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere is a new methodology on enhancing an existing intranet. The 6x2 methodology from Step Two Designs is a highly, pragmatic, activity focused process for improving the intranet in 6-month chunks. Simple to digest and understand, this methodology is a particularly solid do-it-yourself approach for small and medium-size organizations."

Toby Ward, Founder and CEO of Prescient Digital Media (Canada)

"Intranet teams are constantly confronted with many business needs and yet never seem to have insufficient resources and support to solve them. With little recognition of the value of the intranet, it is often very difficult to gain the required resources, and maintain the energy levels and enthusiasm of the intranet team. How can intranets be developed under these circumstances?

"James Robertson, the MD of Step Two Designs has developed a very pragmatic approach to the resolution of these problems. His new report, entitled '6x2 methodology for intranets' works round a six month planning cycle, with a focus on what can be achieved in the next six months, and what might lie ahead for the following six months. The methodology is based on a ten-step process, of which only the final two steps are about implementation. There is a strong message here that good planning and preparation are essential if tangible and visible results are to be achieved. The key messages are about setting realistic objectives and then delivering on them.

"As with all Step Two Designs reports there is the strong feeling of a synthesis of experience from a wide range of client projects. The clarity of writing and the design of the 104pp report ensure that it could be used within hours of downloading it. Before very long the 6x2 methodology will be the intranet equivalent of the Balanced Scorecard. Simple but very powerful. I strongly recommend that you purchase a copy. The price is $189, a small price to pay for transforming your organisation. If you still have to make a business case to spend the money divide the price by the number of employees, each of whom will see a significant improvement to the intranet within six months. My only reservation is the title, which does not bring out the purpose of the report as a planning tool. The report can be downloaded from the Step Two Designs web site."

Martin White, Intranet Focus (UK)

All in all, I'm very proud of the report. Our best and most powerful thinking has gone into it, and it is a natural extension of the Intranet Roadmap. (Full details on the report)

Posted by jamesr on March 07, 2007 02:40 PM
Categories: Intranets