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The enemy of intranets is apathy

By: James Robertson Posted: October 1, 2006

The enemy of intranets is not resistance to change, it is apathy, which must be overcome to build support and resources.

Creating an "intranet concept"

By: James Robertson Posted: September 11, 2006

An intranet concept is a single sheet of paper which outlines where the intranet is at, where it is going, and what it will deliver in the short-term.

Monthly intranet tasks

By: James Robertson Posted: September 11, 2006

This article provides a long (but still not comprehensive) list of ongoing tasks for intranet teams.

The real cost of email in organisations

By: James Robertson Posted: July 2, 2006

There is very real cost of the reliance on email: the duplication of information management activities, which has a significant impact on productivity, consistency and accuracy.

Intranets as a news channel

By: James Robertson Posted: July 1, 2006

While news on the intranet home page is widespread, the question needs to be asked: how effective is it?

Five key intranet policies

By: James Robertson Posted: July 1, 2006

This briefing takes a different look at the role of intranet policies, and outlines five policies that all intranet teams should develop.

Create a strong intranet brand

By: James Robertson Posted: June 1, 2006

The intranet needs to have a strong brand, a sense of identity that, at a basic level, distinguishes it from the public website and other information sources within the organisation.

This article explains a quick and effective technique for assessing whether your home page is an effective gateway to site content.

When collaboration works

By: James Robertson Posted: June 1, 2006

This article introduces two critical success factors for intranet discussion forums: a clear purpose, and a common community.

Accessibility tips for website construction

By: Patrick Kennedy Posted: April 4, 2006

We all know accessibility is important, but precisely how does one make a website or intranet more accessible? Often what is needed is a pragmatic view, based on real experience, …