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Between the Intranetizen team we’ve launched tens of intranets as part of in-house teams, and we proudly champion the role and work of intranet managers. But one of the most common questions we’re asked is if and when to get external help to deliver your [read more]
Whether you’re delivering a full redesign, content changes or some new functionality, every intranet manager finds they’re called on to talk people through the intranet on a regular basis. So often, in fact, that we rarely stop to think how we can do it better. [read more]
Do you have the kind of terror inspiring presence that leaves your co-workers paralysed and silent when you speak? No, neither do we. What’s more likely is that you’ve got home after a hard day and ranted to your spouse / loved one / cat [read more]
When I first started working on intranets back in the late 90s I remember searching high and low for tips on starting up a forum on an intranet. How do you get the ball rolling? But it seemed there was little interest in the dynamics [read more]
In follow up to our last post, what does your intranet job title mean (which you can fill in a survey and let us know), Intranetizen is taking a look at the salaries intranet specialists receive and where they should really be. Here in London, [read more]
The elevator pitch: a short prepared speech that can be given in the time it takes to go up in an elevator. Picture it, you are in the elevator and in walks the one person who you need to ‘get on board’ with your idea or [read more]
Here at Intranetizen, we’ve talked about the need to measure the impact and performance of your intranet. While success isn’t measured by page visitors, its hard to meet any of your goals if nobody come to the intranet in the first place. In this special [read more]
As the use of social tools in the enterprise has exploded over recent years, the role of community management is being talked about more and more. Yet confusion remains about exactly what it is, and whether it’s really needed. Social media purists argue authentic online communities [read more]
You received a call, or an email, or someone stopped by your desk (neatly ignoring the submission form you have on your intranet), asking you to create them a page or team/project site. And, they don’t just ask for a page, they demand it! Disinterest may be [read more]
Content owners are an integral part of any successful intranet. We won’t deny it nor will any of us can say we could manage an intranet without their input and involvement. These colleagues see the value of the intranet and try to take an active [read more]
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[…] memory fades, but it involved alcohol. I remember discussing with Luke Mepham of Intranetizen that someone should put on an independent intranet-focused conference. It
If you’ve ever become caught up in an intranet project deadlock between HR, IT, Comms or some other part of a business, you’ll know that […]
Pick the right intranet solution and you can still configure/extend without building from scratch, but with less risk/effort (although always some element of trade off […]