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How to Implement a Best in Class Intranet 2.0 Site
 The days of static,outdated content on yourIntranet are over. There are a myriad of vendorsthat provide solutions but only a handful that arenext generation. While Sharepoint leads thepack, the tool is locked into an outdated platformwhich limits its Web 2.0 features. Companies like Jive,MindTouchand ThoughtFarmerdon’t have legacy software to maintain and thus have beenbuilt to incorporate more Web 2.0 features. Thetrick for these vendors is to build Web 2.0applications that work within the enterprise. Today’s corporate intranets are typically anemployee directory, some corporate relateddocuments and a few messages from the CEOwithout any ability to update or refresh the content unless IT got involved. Worse,IT was usually devoted to running mission critical applications with little regard tothe Intranet. Fortunately, many CIO’s are looking to bring Web 2.0 tools into theorganization because employees have either brought them inside the firewallalready or they have been demanding them en masse. There are still governanceand security challenges, but these are in theory being addressed.
First Step: Organize the Intranet Team
Executive sponsorship is important and critical to the success of your new Intranet.Select an Executive that is empowered and committed to the success of theprogram. Ideally you’ll also have one team leader from each department and aproject manager in charge of the implementation. Each team lead will define thedepartmental goals and the timeline in which they need to be implemented. Don’tunderestimate this task as it can be daunting. I’ve seen many intranets deraileddue to infighting or scope creep. Keep the discussions high level while explaining tothe team that they will have many chances to refine and change their team sites.
Second: Conduct an Internal Survey
It’s important to understand how the current intranet is being used. If you don’thave one, conduct a survey that asks employees what they would like to see in theirnew intranet. Based on the survey results you’ll see where the gaps are and whatadditional resources, experience and investment you’ll need to complete theimplementation. Unless your company employees have been surveyed 50 times inthe past 30 days, most will enthusiastically share their input. I have used tools like
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    spicyxanadu65

    Thanks. Great tutorial mate... Here's the Video Tutorial: http://bit.ly/cXQPGN - If you prefer video like myself. Don't get me wrong, I still like ur tutorial!

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