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The softer side of intranets

By: James Robertson Posted: November 24, 2009

The intranet should provide a human face to staff, and can do much to build and transform the corporate culture.

Photos in staff directories

By: Catherine Grenfell Posted: November 24, 2009

Explores the benefits and risks related to including photos in the corporate staff directory.

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.

Using audio and video on the intranet

By: Alex Manchester Posted: August 30, 2009

Intranet-based rich media, including audio and video, provides new ways of connecting with staff.

What is the biggest mistake an intranet manager can make?

By: Catherine Grenfell Posted: July 22, 2009

Intranet managers need to be careful not to get caught up in their own experiences and perspectives.

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.

What intranet content should be in PDF format?

By: Alex Manchester Posted: June 30, 2009

The different uses for PDFs and web-based content on intranets is a common source of confusion.

What do successful intranet managers have in common?

By: Catherine Grenfell Posted: June 30, 2009

Successful intranet managers balance their technical skills, business acumen and leadership capabilities, and take a pragmatic approach to their sites.

Five intranet publishing models

By: James Robertson Posted: May 28, 2009

There are five fundamental publishing models for an intranet, and each has strengths and weaknesses.