Much can be done to simplify search results pages, to make them easier to use for all staff to use.
Five intranet reviews, five different results.
This case study presents the findings from five intranet reviews across a range of organisations, each with very different results.
Make intranets the first source of news.
Intranets must be more than just a dumping ground for ‘second-hand documents’ if they are to be successful. Instead, a radically different policy needs to…
Paradox of delivering to isolated staff.
Staff in geographically isolated locations are most reliant on information sources such as intranets, and yet in practical terms they are the hardest to reach.
What is information architecture?.
This article introduces information architecture and provides guidelines for how to create an effective information architecture.
Two types of in-bound call centres.
In-bound call centres deal with either queries or transactions (or both), and this has a big impact on the knowledge and information required.
Fast-tracking research with paired interviews.
Paired interviews are a very effective technique for identifying differences in working practices or terminology.
Why are intranets structured like the organisational chart?.
Any intranets structured around the organisational chart are difficult to use. Before attempting a restructure, consider why this structure has been used.
Create an upwards spiral for your intranet.
If intranets are to succeed, an upwards spiral must be created, where each success (no matter how small) leads onto further improvements.
Three levels of information management.
Information must be managed on three levels within an organisation: corporate, team and individual. Tools and processes must be provided for each of the levels.