Archives for Intranets

Measuring the effectiveness of intranet teams

By: Catherine Grenfell Posted: March 30, 2010

There are a range of practical ways of assessing whether the team is spending its time to greatest effect.

Three views on intranet names

By: Alex Manchester Posted: February 17, 2010

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

Recommended reading for intranet teams

By: Catherine Grenfell Posted: February 17, 2010

There are many good books that can help intranet teams to deliver great sites and overcome challenges.

Eight intranet design mistakes

By: James Robertson Posted: February 17, 2010

Intranet projects are challenging, and it’s easy for teams to fall into common traps that can undo the good work being done.

An elevator pitch for you and your intranet

By: Alex Manchester Posted: December 17, 2009

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

The three clicks myth

By: James Robertson Posted: December 17, 2009

The ‘three clicks rule’ is perhaps the most widely known web design principle, but it’s a myth.

How to empower authors

By: Catherine Grenfell Posted: December 17, 2009

Intranet teams can never maintain a whole site themselves, and empowered authors will do much to deliver great content.

About the intranet, on the intranet

By: James Robertson Posted: October 29, 2009

The intranet should have a section devoted to the intranet itself, communicating to stakeholders, authors and general staff.

Seven roles of the intranet homepage

By: James Robertson Posted: October 29, 2009

There are many different uses for the intranet homepage, and a balance must be gained to meet business and staff needs.

Planning to demonstrate success

By: James Robertson Posted: July 22, 2009

By planning projects carefully from the outset, intranet teams can build a strong business case.