Mobile devices are currently transforming how we live our lives, again. Having taken for granted the ability to make calls when away from the home…
How did intranet homepages become so static?.
Something strange has happened to intranet homepages. Despite the diversity of staff needs and activities, intranets have ended up with a fixed, static and unreactive…
Understanding new solutions.
In today’s world new solutions and applications appear every day, and some are more useful and interesting than others. It’s part of an intranet team’s…
Future principle: put people at the centre.
This future principle explores where intranets should be heading. Previous principles include act proactively, not just reactively, provide universal access and it’s more than the…
Future principle: it’s more than the intranet.
I’ve been talking about the future of how staff will work in organisations, starting with Sarah’s first day, and then exploring products and innovation. An…
Future principle: Act proactively, not just reactively.
Today’s intranets are very passive. They provide a remarkable volume of information, tools and resources, but they sit idly waiting for someone to look for…
Future scenario: driving the engine of change.
This is the second future scenario exploring the future of intranets (and beyond) in organisations. The first covered Sarah’s first days at work, and this…
Future scenario: starting a new job.
Another year, another job. After 18 months in the last job, and a few months looking for work, Sarah is starting into her new role….
Future principle: provide universal access.
In 2015, staff will have universal access to information and functionality, delivered at the point of need, regardless of where they may be. This means…
I’m going to start talking about the future, and I need your help.
Our unwavering efforts over the last 7+ years have been focused on helping teams deliver better intranets. This has all been about “today”, and what…