The enemy of intranets is not resistance to change, it is apathy, which must be overcome to build support and resources.
Archives for intranets
The intranet homepage, protect it with a policy.
An intranet homepage policy is tool that can provide some welcome support to intranet managers as well as providing a clear direction to business units…
Creating an "intranet concept".
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…
Monthly intranet tasks.
This article provides a long (but still not comprehensive) list of ongoing tasks for intranet teams.
Design intranets all the way to the bottom.
It is not enough to focus an intranet redesign on just the home page, global navigation and page layout.
Intranets as a news channel.
While news on the intranet home page is widespread, the question needs to be asked: how effective is it?
Five key intranet policies.
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.
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…
Quantitatively test the effectiveness of your home page.
This article explains a quick and effective technique for assessing whether your home page is an effective gateway to site content.
Full site redesign? Start by addressing the home page.
Rather than embarking on a major project at the first sign of problems, consider tactical solutions such as the redesign of the home page.