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Position descriptions for intranet managers

By: Catherine Grenfell Posted: February 9, 2007

Position descriptions describe the key responsibilities and duties of the intranet manager, fulfulling two audiences, the intranet manager as well as the organisation.

Automating three types of forms

By: James Robertson Posted: February 9, 2007

There is a ‘rule of thirds’ that can be used to categorise the main types of forms that exist on an intranet.

Intranet as a mirror to the organisation

By: James Robertson Posted: November 6, 2006

The most successful intranets are those that directly reflect the unique nature of the organisations they serve.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Intranet authoring: a hobby?

By: James Robertson Posted: March 1, 2006

Much is expected of intranet authors, in terms of the quality, accuracy and timliness of published material. Yet, many organisations treat intranet authoring as a hobby.