Digital workplace blog
Introducing our 7-point digital engagement framework
Download our engagement framework for seven themes to address when rolling out new ways of digital working.
SharePoint Saturday and the future of Office 365 Groups
Never work alone – Office Groups makes collaboration easier than ever, as I find out at SharePoint Saturday.
Why productivity isnt always the most important thing in the world
The digital workplace doesnt reach everyone. The most efficient way of working isnt always adopted. Companies are doing real-world work and prioritise their projects, deliverables, and customers over digital workflows.
Microsoft buys Linkedin: 14 SharePoint and Office 365 integrations
Following today’s surprising but exciting announcement that Microsoft is planning to buy Linkedin for $26bn here’s a list of things they could do integrate the service with SharePoint and Office 365.
AIA insurance saves money and time with Yammer
A visual tour of how AIA Insurance measured the ROI of their enterprise social network. A clear lesson for anyone intending to launch an ESN.
Is my data safe on SharePoint Online and Office 365?
The risk management and maintenance resources required to manage and secure your in-house systems are considerable, and so Microsoft’s cloud solutions may well offer good value. But let’s look at the security arrangements of Office 365 in the cloud.
The importance of good graphic design – Planning your new intranet
Visual design is more than choosing colours and getting the ‘look n feel’ right. There are four crucual reaons why visual design is so important to intranet success and employee engagement.
Yammer and gamification
We arranged a webinar and discussion with Scott Ward, looking into gamification tactics and use of Yammer. Take a look at our notes, and watch / listen to the recording.
Planning your new Intranet – prototype testing
‘Design’ is much more than just how your intranet looks, it’s about how it works. Prototypes help stakeholders and end users understand and critique layout and interaction, helping us create an intranet that meets expectations.
Planning your new intranet – getting the navigation right (video)
One of the first things you define when designing a new intranet is the navigation. This can be done long before any intranet ‘designs’ are created.
Planning your new intranet – defining information architecture (video)
The information architecture, how people navigate through the structure of your intranet, and how topics relate to one another, can make or break the usability of your intranet. By involving end-users in group and individual exercises you can discover what will work for people, and so meet users’ expectations with more intuitive navigation menus.
Establishing an ESN
Sharon O’Dea, of Standard Charter and 300 Seconds, tackles the different needs of networks and communities, and how you can better roll-out and support your enterprise social network.