November 30, 2012 by radii
The next level of project confidence is all about good communication and the right tools.
For the Rogers Raising the Grade initiative by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, a nationwide program focused on helping youth achieve more in school, good communication wasn’t just a necessity for good project management—it was vital to the success of the project. So when we were brought in to develop the tools needed, we knew that a communications-optimized SharePoint implementation would be the ideal solution.
Because of the nature of a national program headed by multiple teams in various locations, good communication would be founded on a straightforward organizational structure that would provide a clear flow for teams to work with one another. It would also be crucial to ensure the teams could easily access the information they would need most frequently and then work without any unnecessary distractions. Likewise, because SharePoint can be such a massive application, it needed to be developed in such a manner so that it wouldn’t become another time-consuming and complicated task in the midst of the project.
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Although at first glance Microsoft SharePoint seems like it would mostly benefit large businesses that deal with a number of internal and external department, many small businesses see substaintial gains in terms of productivity and project efficiency through SharePoint. When taking into account the improvement in overall workflow, the costs are generally negated--if the free version of the software (WSS) doesn't suffice and additional customization and add-ons are required (as is usually the case).
Regardless of which version of SharePoint is implemented (there are several suitable to different structures), its benefits shouldn't be overlooked by small businesses. Here are three ways SharePoint can revolutionize the way your small business works--for the better.
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“Power resides only where men believe it resides. It’s a trick, a shadow on the wall, yet shadows can kill. And ofttimes a very small man can cast a very large shadow.”― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings
For the uninitiated, Game of Thrones is an HBO television series based on the books by George R.R. Martin. Its successful first season garnered it no small number of awards and mentions, dotting its name across the Emmy Awards and Golden Globes.
Unsurprisingly, its intriguing, wildly historical-fiction style plot captivated a few of our team members early on in its release. And we started to think about how so many of the events in the storyline mirror business--the good, the bad, and the occasional beheadings.
So what can Game of Thrones teach us about business?
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While it's almost indisputable that businesses need a website today, many business owners are unsure what their site needs to include. Of course, there are a myriad of aspects to consider before embarking on the design and development of your business website, but the best place to start is with knowing which elements are absolutely essential to make your website successful. As in any business, the key is to keep an eye on your customers or clients, understand their needs, goals and desires, and then attempt to meet them. Likewise, there are specific features that are proven to convert traffic into paying customers, as well as return traffic and thus repeat customers.
If you're wondering what pages or features you need on your business website, here's the 7 crucial elements customers need to see on your website to make it a success.
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