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What to include in intranet search results

By: James Robertson Posted: July 1, 2005

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

By: James Robertson Posted: July 1, 2005

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

By: James Robertson Posted: June 2, 2005

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 be put in place.

Paradox of delivering to isolated staff

By: James Robertson Posted: May 2, 2005

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?

By: Iain Barker Posted: May 2, 2005

This article introduces information architecture and provides guidelines for how to create an effective information architecture.

Two types of in-bound call centres

By: James Robertson Posted: May 1, 2005

In-bound call centres deal with either queries or transactions (or both), and this has a big impact on the knowledge and information required.

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

By: James Robertson Posted: March 1, 2005

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

By: James Robertson Posted: March 1, 2005

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.

Online staff directories: survey results and key findings

By: James Robertson Posted: March 1, 2005

This article shares survey results and recommendations on the design and implementation of online staff directories, the most used element of most intranets.