What is the optimum number of forms, policies and procedures to have stored within an intranet? This was an interesting question that a client recently asked me. Obviously, it will vary from company to company, depending on your needs. With that in mind, here are some of my opinions on the best way to manage [...]
With technology such as smart phones and tablets becoming commonplace, an increasing number of people have the ability to access email whilst on the move. Although these technological advances have made it easier to communicate internally, they also bring their own set of problems. Your staff may well find their inboxes getting cluttered with both [...]
Predicting what the future intranet will look like is an almost impossible task. Not least because intranets already come in many shapes, sizes and flavours so it’s hard to pigeon hole the future intranet. But as we stand today it’s clear that the demand from the market is pushing the designers of intranets in the [...]
Killer applications stem from killer opportunities within your business. When you identify an existing business critical process that would benefit from automation, you have recognised the potential to create a killer application. Their purpose is to make processes more efficient, increase productivity and help achieve business objectives. Having essential information in a central location will [...]
A killer opportunity identifies a business critical function that could be made more efficient using your intranet. Developing your killer opportunities into intranet applications can automate processes, centralise information and provide self service for employees. Placing these essential functions on your intranet will also encourage user adoption of your intranet. Killer opportunities fulfil business needs [...]