Get Everyone On Board with SharePoint!
Imagine you're a brand new employee, all pumped up to start your job, but then SharePoint consulting looks like a big confusing mess.
That's
no fun! That's why having a great welcome process is so important. It's like
rolling out the red carpet for your new digital workspace, making newbies feel
right at home.
When
I was just starting out, I saw how awesome a good welcome can be. We made fun
video tutorials with cool characters (like a sassy paperclip dude named Clippy
2.0) and short, simple lessons. Before long, even the tech-challenged folks
were navigating SharePoint like pros.
Keep It Simple
Let's
be real; SharePoint can sometimes feel like a giant maze with too many twists
and turns.
That's
why keeping things simple is key to getting people to use SharePoint. Imagine
a clean, easy interface that even your grandma could figure out. Bam! Everyone
would be using SharePoint like crazy.
I
used to work at this company where our SharePoint was a tangled mess of
complicated features and confusing workflows.
It
was like trying to read ancient hieroglyphs without any help. But once we removed the unnecessary stuff and focused on the basics, many more people
started using it.
Make It Social
Humans
love being social, right? We crave connecting with others and working together
as a team. So why not make SharePoint a cool place to hang out and collaborate?
Imagine
a virtual water cooler where coworkers can chat, share ideas, and swap funny
cat memes (because, let's be honest, cat memes are the best). Or how about a
kudos board where you can give shout-outs and virtual high-fives to your
favorite coworkers?
At
my old job, we added a social feed to our SharePoint, and let me tell you, it
was like giving energy drinks to a sloth. Suddenly, our once-sleepy intranet buzzed with fun conversations, creative teamwork, and friendly debates about the
best pizza toppings (pineapple fans, you know who you are).
Use Your Data Smarts
Sometimes,
even when we try our best, getting people to use SharePoint can feel like
trying to convince a stubborn mule to move. But don't give up—we've
got a secret weapon: data!
|
Metric |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
|
Page
Views |
1,000 |
2,500 |
4,000 |
6,500 |
|
Unique
Users |
250 |
500 |
750 |
1,200 |
|
Avg.
Time Spent |
2m
30s |
3m
15s |
4m
00s |
5m
45s |
By
tracking numbers like page views, unique users, and how long people spend on
SharePoint, you can see what's working well and what needs some improvement.
It's like having a crystal ball that shows you exactly what users want and
don't want.
At
my old company, we lived by the data. Whenever we noticed people weren't using
something or a feature was unpopular, we'd swoop in like superheroes with cool
insights to save the day.
The Road Goes On
Okay,
I've shared my tips, but the real journey is just beginning. Getting people to
use SharePoint is a marathon, not a sprint, and you must be ready to change things up and try new things when needed.
So
buckle up, grab a cozy drink (maybe something with caffeine to keep you
energized), and get ready for an awesome ride. With hard work, creativity, and
some data magic, you'll transform your SharePoint from a ghost town into a
buzzing hive of productivity and teamwork.
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