There have been many discussions recently about the ROI (return on investment) of intranets. At one level, this is extremely difficult to measure. The number…
Sharing organisational history.
The history of an organisation can provide a powerful way to engage with staff.
Six reasons why I’m optimistic about the future of intranets.
Last week my new book, Essential intranets, went live. It’s fundamentally a very positive book, outlining an aspirational vision for the role of intranets. As…
Leading intranets are now mobile.
The Platinum winner of the 2013 Intranet Innovation Awards. Screenshots courtesy of Barclays Bank. Employees demand mobile access when they are at work, and leading…
Our new book is out! Essential intranets: inspiring sites that deliver business value.
Intranets have been undergoing huge changes in recent years, but the challenge remains to deliver the greatest business benefits. That’s what makes the launch of…
Video: great SharePoint intranets in the modern age.
I’ve been doing a lot of presenting recently to SharePoint audiences about what great intranets look like, and how to deliver them. These talks have…
Use business (not solutions) thinking.
Intranet solutions need a clear business focus and an understanding of organisational factors.
How to present an intranet to new starters.
At the Intranet Leadership Forum two-day intensive in Canberra last week, we had several excellent sessions on making the intranet more useful for different staff…
How to run intranet projects in a rush.
When intranet projects are given just 3-6 months to deliver, they need to be focused, nimble and effective.
Five fundamental capabilities of social intranets.
Social intranets provide a valuable mix of functionality, beyond publishing content and news.