Description
SharePoint in Practice: The Intranet Build Toolkit is your essential resource for launching a successful digital workplace. YOU CAN BUILD A COMPANY INTRANET. It’s a complex project that affects your entire organization. Microsoft 365 and SharePoint make it easier, but how can you be sure everyone will like and use their new intranet?
This toolkit includes specifications, downloadable Word and Excel templates, and working examples to ensure your intranet build is a huge success. This content is based on years of experience and has been developed for real people in real projects. The proven methods here will get you over the finish line on time and on budget, with the entire company cheering for you and your team.
With this book you get practical methods and tools you can use right away:
- 31 downloadable templates supporting your project management, training, migration, communication, and more
- 9 working SharePoint examples applied to real business problems, with design specifications and notes
- Contributor access to the SharePoint in Practice Microsoft 365 site
- Free lifetime updates for additions or enhancements to all the above
This toolkit can be used on its own or as a supplement to the SharePoint in Practice book. Here you will find specific ways to configure and apply Microsoft 365 to enhance your intranet. The tools listed here are collected from many projects and curated based on how often I have found them used and useful. In the following pages, we describe ten applications commonly used in offices and built into intranets. Log in to our SharePoint in Practice Microsoft 365 SharePoint site to see these tools in action, demonstrate to your team, and even do some copy-and-paste. Site login information is included on page ii. Please contact me with your successes and challenges when using these tools. Apply and enjoy!
Why This Intranet Build Toolkit is Your Ultimate Guide
Building an intranet can feel like navigating a minefield of technical challenges, user expectations, and project management hurdles. The SharePoint in Practice: The Intranet Build Toolkit provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap that simplifies this journey. It’s more than just a collection of documents; it’s a comprehensive methodology that has been refined over years of hands-on experience. This toolkit addresses the critical questions that arise at every stage of the project, from initial planning to final launch, ensuring you have the right tools at the right time. For valuable insights into the broader principles of project management in a digital context, you can reference resources from the Project Management Institute. Their best practices for managing complex projects perfectly complement the practical tools you will find here.
Beyond Templates: The Philosophy of an Intranet Build Toolkit
The philosophy behind this SharePoint in Practice: The Intranet Build Toolkit is to empower project teams to move beyond mere technical implementation and focus on building a digital space that genuinely serves its users. The templates included cover a wide range of needs, from communication strategies to migration checklists, ensuring no detail is overlooked. The working examples provide a tangible way to understand how the tools and templates can be applied to real business problems, helping your team visualize success. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application is what sets this toolkit apart. It allows for a more agile and user-centric approach to intranet design and development, ensuring the end result is a platform that everyone in the company will be excited to use.
About the Author
Gerry Brimacombe has a passion for efficiency and excellence that he enthusiastically applies to his SharePoint and management consultancy. He has been teaching and building SharePoint since 2004 and using it even longer. Always practical, he balances consulting, training, and speaking engagements with music, motorcycles, and family. The expertise captured in this toolkit is a direct result of his decades of experience in the field.
SharePoint in Practice INTRANET BUILD TOOLKIT is an independent publication and is neither affiliated with, nor authorized, sponsored, or approved by, Microsoft Corporation. The tools within this kit are designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing you to tailor them to your specific organizational needs. For instance, you can use the communications templates in this toolkit to plan a comprehensive that ensures all staff are ready for the new intranet. The migration templates provided can be used to develop a detailed Go-Live Webinar that minimizes disruption and ensures a seamless transition for all users. This toolkit is a complete package designed to make your project a resounding success.
FAQs
What is the SharePoint in Practice: The Intranet Build Toolkit? The SharePoint in Practice: The Intranet Build Toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to help you launch a successful company intranet. It includes downloadable Word and Excel templates, working SharePoint examples, and practical methods based on years of experience to help your project succeed.
What kind of resources are included in this toolkit? The toolkit provides a wide range of practical resources, including 31 downloadable templates for project management, training, and communication. It also offers 9 working SharePoint examples that you can apply to real business problems, along with contributor access to a live SharePoint site to see these tools in action.
Why is this toolkit an essential guide for building an intranet? This toolkit is an essential guide because it provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap that simplifies a complex project. It’s more than just templates; it’s a proven methodology that addresses critical challenges at every stage, helping you get the entire company to cheer for the new intranet you’ve built.
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