alexmanchester.com tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1713876 2012-05-08T10:34:03+10:00 Intranet, digital workplace and social business design consulting, and all things Apple. Sydney, Australia. TypePad Alexmanchestercomhttp://feedburner.google.com Real Intranet Managers: Jonathan Philips, Coca-Cola Enterprises #intranet #Thoughtfarmer tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e20168eb4a3960970c 2012-05-08T10:34:03+10:00 2012-05-08T10:34:03+10:00 The Thoughtfarmer team are back with another great post, this time in their Real Intranet Managers series. Jonathan Philips, Senior Manager Digital Communications at Coca-Cola Enterprises (UK), has been in intranets for over a decade. He is also part of... Alex Manchester

The Thoughtfarmer team are back with another great post, this time in their Real Intranet Managers series.

Jonathan Philips, Senior Manager Digital Communications at Coca-Cola Enterprises (UK), has been in intranets for over a decade. He is also part of the Intranetizens team. 

Check out the full interview with Jonathan at the Thoughtfarmer blog, and don't forget you can see previous interviewees William Amurgis at Intranets2012 next week, and Emily Staresina in the free Newsgator webinar on 6th June.

[Thoughtfarmer]

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/05/real-intranet-managers-jonathan-philips-coca-cola-enterprises-intranet-thoughtfarmer.html Join the advisory board of the 2012 Digital Workplace Trends research #intranet #digitalworkplace tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e20168eb49b219970c 2012-05-08T09:08:17+10:00 2012-05-08T10:37:05+10:00 Jane McConnell has issued a call for volunteer advisory board members for the 2012 Digital Workplace Trends research programme. This is for practitioners only, and means dedicating an hour of time (perhaps more if you can spare it), to provide... Alex Manchester

Jane McConnell has issued a call for volunteer advisory board members for the 2012 Digital Workplace Trends research programme. This is for practitioners only, and means dedicating an hour of time (perhaps more if you can spare it), to provide input and direction.

The members of the Advisory Board will participate in key actions concerning the survey and report:

  • Help identify topics and questions for this year’s survey
  • Provide guidance on language and formulation of the questions
  • Pilot test the survey itself
  • Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of the data around specific topics

Members of the Advisory Board may:

  • Be involved in one or more of the activities listed above, depending on their availability and specific interests.
  • Choose to be listed publicly as a member of the Board. If for organizational policy reasons this is not possible, they will be identified generically (e.g. “digital leader in a global healthcare company”).

Requirements for membership in the Board:

  • Be an intranet/collaboration/digital practitioner inside an organization
  • Be from any size and type of organization: public or public sector, association, NGO, etc.
  • Have a minimum of approximately one hour of time to contribute, more if possible.

Head over to the NetJMC site for more details and information on how to join the board. 

[NetJMC]

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/05/join-the-advisory-board-of-the-2012-digital-workplace-trends-research-intranet-digitalworkplace.html How Intranets2012 will help your current intranet project #intranet #intranets2012 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e201630553c5bb970d 2012-05-08T09:01:45+10:00 2012-05-08T09:01:45+10:00 It’s now just one week until Intranets2012 in Sydney. While everyone is keen to attend, we know it can be hard to get out of the office, particularly in the middle of a big intranet project. Intranets2012 will, however, help... Alex Manchester

It’s now just one week until Intranets2012 in Sydney. While everyone is keen to attend, we know it can be hard to get out of the office, particularly in the middle of a big intranet project.

Intranets2012 will, however, help your current project to succeed (and to succeed in big way!). This are just a few reasons for making time, even in a busy schedule:

  • Steal design ideas from other projects. With a pile of real-world case studies across a range of technology platforms, there will be heaps of screenshots to get ideas from. (We’ve included a pile of 20min fast-paced slots specifically to showcase more sites.)
  • Avoid others’ mistakes. Intranet projects are complex, and it’s not too late to tweak approaches even mid-stream, based on lessons learnt from other projects.
  • Get answers to burning questions. With 100+ intranet professionals in the room, this is a great chance to get further input on the topics that have the team (and stakeholders) stuck.
  • Hunt down resources that can be reused. By swapping business cards and making connections, intranet teams can make friends that will often be happy to share the work they’ve already done, saving hours or days of effort.
  • Launch with a bang. Several of the talks will be specifically exploring how to launch (or relaunch) an intranet to get the greatest impact.

Six steps to get the most from Intranets2012

Follow these simple steps to get the greatest benefits from the conference:

  1. Write down a list of questions you want answered. Also include a list of screenshots and design elements you want to see and explore.
  2. Pick the talks that match your needs. With two streams of talks, there’s plenty to choose from, whether day-to-day practicalities or future thinking.
  3. Approach the speakers after their talks. And ask more in-depth questions that relate to your specific circumstances. (We have friendly speakers, who love to chat.)
  4. Seek out fellow participants who can help. Use your questions as discussion-starters during the breaks, and at the social event.
  5. Make connections. By meeting other teams, you can follow up interesting discussions after the conference to help solve your project challenges.
  6. Register for a post-conference workshop. These drill down into key topics, such as intranet design and governance, giving you practical techniques and outcomes that you can apply immediately.

Register now to help your intranet project run smoothly and successfully.

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/05/how-intranets2012-will-help-your-current-intranet-project-intranet-intranets2012.html Going social at Stockland with SharePoint 2010 and Newsgator - free Webinar 6 June #intranet tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e2016766172540970b 2012-05-04T10:38:32+10:00 2012-05-04T10:58:37+10:00 Last week in my article on Selecting Enterprise Social Network tools, we published some details and the first available screenshot (below) of the Stockland SharePoint 2010 + Newsgator intranet, 'StockXchange'. Now, in a free Newsgator webinar on 6 June, you... Alex Manchester

Last week in my article on Selecting Enterprise Social Network tools, we published some details and the first available screenshot (below) of the Stockland SharePoint 2010 + Newsgator intranet, 'StockXchange'.

Now, in a free Newsgator webinar on 6 June, you can get an in-depth view on the project and site from Stockland Intranet and Usability consultant, Emily Staresina. 

This project is notable for a number of factors, including the significant work that went into designing a bespoke environment in a strategic, user-centric fashion, not just adding Newsgator Social Sites to the mix and letting it grow. Little details such as deep intergration with the staff directory, custom 'follow' buttons, even the language used throughout was considered and refined for the internal audience at Stockland.

Here's the full rundown for the webinar: 

Social collaboration has become an imperative at Stockland – one of Australia’s leading diversified property groups who develop and manage a large portfolio of residential communities, retirement living villages, retail, office and industrial assets. So why social; why right now? As the company began to redefine its organizational purpose, Stockland wanted to establish better ways to communicate and collaborate internally, take advantage of the growing use of social tools, and they were also about to engage in an upgrade to their SharePoint platform from 2007 to 2010.

During this one-hour webinar on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 10 am EST (GMT +10 hours), Emily Staresina, the Intranet and Usability Consultant with Stockland, will discuss the business drivers that triggered Stockland to begin their enterprise social networking journey, the technology solution they chose, the challenges they faced, the key lessons they learned, the success they have seen so far, and the future next steps for the company.

You can now register for this free event at the Newsgator site and why not help us spread the word to demonstrate one of Australia's best social intranet examples to date. 

[Newsgator, Stockland, Step Two Designs]

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 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/05/going-social-at-stockland-with-sharepoint-2010-and-newsgator-webinar-6-june-intranet.html The enterprise mobile revolution - a one day workshop in Sydney this July tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e20168eaff5018970c 2012-05-02T11:52:00+10:00 2012-05-02T11:52:00+10:00 With James having run a full-day workshop on enterprise mobility last week in the US (see a snapshot here), we've had a pile of folks asking whether we’re going to run the workshop in Australia. The good news: the answer... Alex Manchester

With James having run a full-day workshop on enterprise mobility last week in the US (see a snapshot here), we've had a pile of folks asking whether we’re going to run the workshop in Australia. The good news: the answer is yes!

The enterprise mobile revolution (a one day workshop)

Mobile devices have transformed our lives, and there is a huge rush to deliver ever-richer apps for consumers. While the enterprise has tended to lag far behind, the pressure from staff and the executive to deliver solutions is driving a transformation in enterprise mobility.

This workshop will share the work already being done by organisations around the globe, and will provide a framework and strategy for delivering enterprise mobile solutions.

The day is designed for those organisations serious about enterprise mobility, and CIO’s, IT teams and intranet managers are all encouraged to attend. This is a unique opportunity to get ahead of the curve on this key topic, and to plan for the year ahead.

See James’s presentation on enterprise mobility to get a sneak peak of what will be covered in the day. We’re planning to run just a single session of this workshop in 2012, so you’ll want to fly in if necessary.

When: Tuesday 17 July 2012
Where: Hilton Hotel, Sydney

Learn more: full workshop details and registration

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/05/the-enterprise-mobile-revolution-a-one-day-workshop-in-sydney-this-july.html Is your #intranet award winning? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e20168eaff3fb8970c 2012-05-02T09:46:11+10:00 2012-05-02T09:46:48+10:00 The Intranetizen team have published a great rundown of the intranet and internal communication awards programmes out there. Step Two's own Intranet Innovation Awards are mentioned (and are currently open for submissions), as are programmes from Melcrum, Nielsen and more.... Alex Manchester

The Intranetizen team have published a great rundown of the intranet and internal communication awards programmes out there. 

Step Two's own Intranet Innovation Awards are mentioned (and are currently open for submissions), as are programmes from Melcrum, Nielsen and more. 

As the post describes, entering and winning an award can be great fun and hugely valuable in terms of momentum for you and your broader intranet team. Since 2007 Step Two Designs has given out over 50 awards and numerous commendations for the superb work featured. Why not submit something yourself this year?

[Intranetizens]

 
 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/05/is-your-intranet-award-winning-.html April's top posts on intranets, SharePoint 2013, enterprise social networks, adoption and more #intranet tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e20168eaf4b28b970c 2012-05-01T11:09:05+10:00 2012-05-01T12:42:27+10:00 April was a packed month, with lots of great info, thinking and material gathered around intranets, SharePoint 2013, enterprise social networks, adoption strategies and more. In case you missed them, here are April's top posts. Intranets 2012 - 16-18th May... Alex Manchester

April was a packed month, with lots of great info, thinking and material gathered around intranets, SharePoint 2013, enterprise social networks, adoption strategies and more. In case you missed them, here are April's top posts.

Intranets 2012 - 16-18th May 2012, Sydney Australia

  • Intranets 2012 is just two short weeks away. We've added more international speakers, including author Dion Hinchcliffe, to an already packed programme. If you haven't done so already, now is definitely the time to register!

2012 Intranet Innovation Awards

Enterprise Social Networks

Social tool adoption strategies

Microsoft SharePoint 2013 & Office Wave 15

May is also set to be an incredibly busy month, especially with Intranets2012 happening. Stay tuned for the best insights and discussions from the conference, and no doubt many more things that will unfold in the next 30 days or so.

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/05/aprils-top-posts-on-intranets-sharepoint-2013-enterprise-social-networks-adoption-and-more-intranet.html SharePoint 2010 + Newsgator at Stockland #intranet #newsgator tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e2016765e9aa3e970b 2012-04-30T17:23:55+10:00 2012-04-30T17:27:31+10:00 In last week's Newsgator-centric post I mentioned the recent project we'd been involved with at Australian property group, Stockland. Here's the homepage of the site, 'stockXchange', as featured in my social networks article for this month. Clearly visible is the... Alex Manchester

In last week's Newsgator-centric post I mentioned the recent project we'd been involved with at Australian property group, Stockland. Here's the homepage of the site, 'stockXchange', as featured in my social networks article for this month. Clearly visible is the main Newsgator module and there are many other interesting aspects to it as well.

See the full article for a little more insight and feel free to get in touch to learn more about our role in this excellent, multi-team project.

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Image provided courtesy of Stockland.

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/04/sharepoint-2010-newsgator-at-stockland-intranet-newsgator.html Just two weeks to go until Intranets2012 in Sydney - May16-18th #Intranet #Intranets2012 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e20168eaea0def970c 2012-04-30T12:37:52+10:00 2012-04-30T12:41:02+10:00 There are just two weeks to go until Intranets2012 in Sydney. If you're in the region and haven't yet registered, now is definitely the time to do it! Intranets2012 has a superb programme of speakers (below) on the 16-17th May)... Alex Manchester

Conference-Web-HeaderThere are just two weeks to go until Intranets2012 in Sydney. If you're in the region and haven't yet registered, now is definitely the time to do it!

Intranets2012 has a superb programme of speakers (below) on the 16-17th May) and three great workshops (18th May). Register directly from the conferene homepage.

Intranets2012 - Full Programme

The promise and peril of internal social media

William Amurgis, American Electric Power (USA)

Yammer case study: engaging staff from the ground up

Rebecca Jackson, Melbourne Water

From Frontpage to SP2010 – an Energex case study

Kristy Long, Energex

Overcoming the fear: why the C-suite is secretly afraid of social intranets

Deane Barker, Blend Interactive (USA)

Managing authoring communities: techniques, tools & tips

Krystal Gee, CRS Australia

Aligning your intranet with your organisation’s vision

Andrew Wright, CIBA Solutions

Getting forms online and automating the workflow

Adele Ezzy, Sutherland Shire Council

Transforming intranets with social software to drive performance and value

Dion Hinchcliffe, Dachis Group

Delivering a Sharepoint intranet in a professional services firm

Judy Kearney, Allens Arthur Robinson

Personas: a tool for empathy

Steve Baty, Meld Studios

Real intranet design on a shoestring

Rebecca Rodgers & Catherine Grenfell, Step Two Designs

Ausgrid powers up The Wire using SharePoint 2010

Tyson Nutt, Ausgrid

Plenary session: Five ideas that will transform intranets

International keynote: The three pillars of intranet success

Martin White (UK)

Personal and huge: rolling out a new intranet to 120,000 people

Karina Smith, & Ellen Geraghty, NSW Dept Education & Communities

Building shared understanding to complex problems

Paul Culmsee, Seven Sigma

Collaboration: something old, something bold, something cold

Michael Sampson (New Zealand)

From word to WCAG 2.0: solving accessibilty challenges

Rachel McAlpine, Contented Enterprises Ltd (New Zealand)

Bringing it all together: developing the QUT intranet strategy

Natalie Ryan, QUT

10 design thinking principles for intranets

Vernon Meyer, AMP

Creating a governance framework – stop talking about it and write one

Damien Battisson, DEEWR

The “I don’t want to learn anything new” intranet — a SharePoint intranet for 21 to 75 year olds

Dorje McKinnon, Lincoln University (New Zealand)

Service design for intranets

Maish Nichani, PebbleRoad (Singapore)

Learning through collaborating and "lurking" online

Mandy Geddes, Institute of Executive Training

Closing keynote: Intranets that surprise and delight

James Robertson, Step Two Designs

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/04/just-two-weeks-to-go-until-intranets2012-in-sydney-may16-18th-intranet-intranets2012.html April's Step Two Designs articles - Selecting enterprise social network tools / planning successful #intranet projects tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b7cd69e20168eae8f0a4970c 2012-04-30T10:17:25+10:00 2012-04-30T10:17:25+10:00 Just published on the Step Two Designs site are two brand new intranet-related articles, adding to over 250 on the site. Selecting enterprise social network software by Alex Manchester There are many enterprise social tools, which vary greatly in their... Alex Manchester

Just published on the Step Two Designs site are two brand new intranet-related articles, adding to over 250 on the site.

As always, articles are free to read and download as fully-formatted PDFs. We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

 http://www.alexmanchester.com/alexmanchester/2012/04/aprils-step-two-designs-articles-selecting-enterprise-social-network-tools-planning-succesful-intran.html