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Local chapters

Intranet Leadership Forum workshops are run in major cities throughout Australia:

  • Brisbane
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

This local support means you get the help you need, from other organisations working in the same environment.

Brisbane chapter

As befits the warmer climate, the Brisbane chapter has been very intensive, providing members with rich information across a variety of topics. The chapter has also benefited from an interesting mix of private-sector, state government, university and council members.

Current members include:

  • Brisbane City Council
  • Energex
  • Powerlink
  • QUT
  • Roadtek
  • Sun Water
  • Toowoomba Regional Council

Topics covered at workshops include:

  • demonstrations of intranets at Energex, QUT, Ashhurst, Sun Water, and Parsons Brinckerhoff
  • designing for mobile devices
  • selecting and implementing enterprise search
  • developing an intranet concept
  • improving intranet content

“The Intranet Leadership Forum is both an excellent resource and a real sanity-saver. In a job which is very inward facing within an organisation it is refreshing to be able to get together with a group of people who work in the same field and face many of the same issues and find out you are not alone.

I have learned a lot from the presentations and resources provided by Step Two Designs, and even more from the other members of the group. The opportunity to see work that is usually hidden away, to trade experiences and to gather outside input on your intranet work is invaluable. We are a real community and I look forward to Intranet Leadership Forum meetings immensely.”

Natalie Ryan, Information Management Coordinator, QUT

Canberra chapter

The Canberra chapter has a particular focus on public-sector intranets, and it has members at both state and federal level. Already a tight-knit community, the Canberra chapter has been particularly successful at sharing best practices and practical insights.

Current members include:

  • ACT Health
  • ACT Prime Minister & Cabinet
  • ATO
  • DEEWR
  • Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forrestry
  • Dept of Finance and Deregulation
  • Dept of Health and Ageing
  • Dept of Human Services
  • IP Australia

Topics covered at workshops include:

  • case study on delivering an accessible SharePoint-based intranet
  • how to build an innovative intranet
  • visual site design
  • selecting a content management system
  • how to sell the intranet to executive
  • collaboration tools, and what works
  • intranet presentations by DEEWR, ACT Health, FACHSIA and CSIRO

“The benefits: the ability to refer to other people working in the same industry and keeping in touch with best practice and where things are moving, and having Step Two as experts in their field to facilitate and assist.”

Kelly Browne, Web Technical Manager, Human Services

Melbourne chapter

Established early on, the Melbourne chapter has proven to be the most proactive, organising a number of informal gatherings in addition to the quarterly workshops. There have also been a range of excellent intranet demonstrations from member organisations.

Current members include:

  • Australia Post
  • BUPA Australia
  • The Guild Group
  • Medibank
  • Melbourne Water
  • NAB
  • Vic Roads

Topics covered at workshops include:

  • intranet demonstrations at Urbis, ANZ, Blake Dawson, The Guild Group, and Bureau of Meteorology
  • managing your intranet during a recession
  • content management system selection
  • refining your search engine results
  • essential roles in structuring your intranet team

“The ILF has been a saving grace to me. I joined a very technical intranet team and felt a little lost by the knowledge around me. I saw a card that had Intranet Leadership Forum on it followed the link in the internet and embarked on a fantastic journey ever since.

“The ILF has empowered me to be a contributor to our intranet team, the tools and techniques provided by Step Two are clear, simple and easy to apply, and it is great to talk to so many diverse companies and share knowledge, tips and ticks with lots of laughs along the way.”

Michelle Weir, Intranet Search and Content Specialist, ANZ

Sydney chapter

The first ILF chapter established, members include both corporates and public-sector organisations, both large and small. Over the years, many valuable topics have been covered, and long-term relationships established.

Current members include:

  • Commonwealth Bank
  • Dept of Aging, Disability and Home Care
  • Fair Work Ombudsman
  • Housing Industry Association (HIA)
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Office of Fair Trading
  • Transport for NSW

Topics covered at workshops include:

  • do we lead or manage our intranets?
  • project planning: the 6×2 methodology
  • building expertise directories
  • social media: what works / what doesn’t
  • measuring intranet effectiveness
  • making search work
  • building executive support for your intranet

“Since becoming a member of the ILF, I have had the opportunity to interact with others in the Intranet field across a diverse range of organisations in both the private and public sectors.

“The value of being able to discuss ideas, strategies and development with others facing similar issues has proven to be invaluable. The Intranet Leadership Forum has helped me manage and develop my intranet better and smarter.”

Peter Richards, Tabcorp

Join now

Join the ILF, and connect up with other active and motivated intranet teams, with meetings in your local city. Learn from the best the community has to offer, and take your intranet to the next level.