SharePoint Good Ideas

In SharePoint good ideas have to happen strategically – the following items will help the thought process around such ideas:
 

1)      Security – one of the most sought after elements in SharePoint is security so developing a plan around this – that utilizes active directory groups will be helpful.

2)      Credibility – ideas need to be concrete and make sense for ones environment and needs – be aware of this with your ideas.

3)      Create a foundation – a good idea can be started in SharePoint then built upon – this is the advantage of the environments toolset and capabilities.

4)      Dream it – then build it – ponder it – then accomplish it – via the SharePoint environment.

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Leadership and SharePoint Define Reality

The following are some aspects to consider in regard to leadership of SharePoint:

1)      Minimize risk – just about every action aspect of SharePoint has a risk – be aware and recognize these risks (example a solution deployment causes downtime).

2)      Have a target and a game plan – define specific dates and have a big thinking game plan for all your SharePoint projects.

3)      Always be ready for change – features, functionality, new versions, updates, etc. SharePoint is always evolving and has changes – sometimes which are significant so be ready.

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SharePoint Thinking via Asking Questions

The following are some good questions to think about and be aware of when working with end users:

1)      Why does the user want to utilize a certain way – when other technology is available?

2)      What is the root problem that is trying to be solved and how can SharePoint help?

3)      What are the underlying issues with a current process that SharePoint can help with?

4)      What is the most important aspect to tackle or make sure gets SharePoint value?

5)      What happens if not all the asks are completed – can the SharePoint aspects be done in phases or does SharePoint need to integrate with another technology for completion?

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SharePoint Creativity Killers

The following are standard creativity killers in regard to SharePoint that devalue its ecosystem:

1)      SharePoint administrators, developers, power users, users who don’t believe they are creative and are afraid to be different.

2)      Overall mantra of it’s never been done, can’t be done and it’s too much work.

3)       The mind frame of we don’t have the time or money to forge ahead with being cutting and leading edge.

4)      The thought that it’s not practical is sometimes not an option when trying to find creativity thought.

5)      The mindset that don’t be different and stay within the lines is good.

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SharePoint Creativity

The following are some items to consider in order to be creative with SharePoint:

1)      Add value to the organization – when being creativity it’s a matter of being able to see what everyone else has seen but no one else has done. This includes design and functionality when it comes to SharePoint.

2)      Compound – give time and focus to creativity - build upon items as needed. SharePoint is complex and has options which need time, focus and strategy.

3)      Draw people to ideas – users will admire intelligence and fun so combining the two and being an evangelist is key in getting users psyched about SharePoint.

4)      Learn more – part of a creative process is being able to always seeking new ideas so the learning the teachable aspects of creativity is un-sprung.

5)       Challenge the status quo – being creative and innovative go together well, especially with the way SharePoint works.

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SharePoint – Follow Your Dream

In regard to SharePoint, the following items are good to consider with following dreams:
 

Have lots of ideas – think of all the ways that SharePoint can help with business value and return on investment.

Explore options – always be on the lookout for new features and functionality that can help the task at hand.

Connect the un-connected – be aware of what others are doing in the environment – have communication amongst site owners as leveraging success in one area can be utilized across the board.

Don’t be afraid to fail – SharePoint has many aspects, features, functionality and way to do items – therefore it is hard to be a complete failure.

Celebrate creativity – go off the beaten path to unspring pure SharePoint creativity – be it design, folder structure, metadata structure, etc.

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SharePoint Big Thinking Experience

The following are some big thinking items to consider and think about in regard to SharePoint:

1)      For SharePoint, keep learning from experience and utilize it as an advantage.

2)      Utilize experience from customers, employees, colleagues and leaders in regard to SharePoint.

3)      In regard to SharePoint, be prepared to go a different way, to break new ground and to find new ways to conquer problems.

4)      Utilize focused thinking to bring energy, power and clarity to SharePoint ideals.

5)      Be selective in how SharePoint can solve problems via its usage.

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Use SharePoint

The following can be utilized as a strategic thinking way with SharePoint:

1)      Use SharePoint to seize opportunities and open new horizons.

2)      Use SharePoint to pursue your purpose and embrace core values.

3)      Use SharePoint to help innovate and enhance the bottom line.

4)      Use SharePoint as a visionary tool.

5)      Use SharePoint to get and extract needed details.

 

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SharePoint Thinking – Big Picture

The following are some items to consider and think about in regard to SharePoint:

1)      SharePoint big picture thinking leads to getting the right items done.

2)      SharePoint big picture thinking promotes team work.

3)      SharePoint big picture thinking leads to communicating the vision and seizing opportunities.

4)      SharePoint big picture thinking allows for not losing sight of the all-important overview.

5)      SharePoint big picture thinking allows for charting uncharted territory.

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SharePoint Thinking V

The following are some items to consider and think about in regard to SharePoint:

1)      Find the right way and place to share your SharePoint thoughts.

2)      Look for ways to get users thinking about SharePoint.

3)      Always think and preach that SharePoint is good.

4)      Be aware to act on good SharePoint thoughts.

5)      Utilize big picture thinking in regard to SharePoint aspects of what is needed and what it can do.

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SharePoint Thinking IV

The following are some items to consider and think about in regard to SharePoint:

1)      To take SharePoint ideas to the next level, find people to help stretch those thoughts.

2)      Be aware to have the right people for your SharePoint project so you obtain the right result.

3)      Utilize your SharePoint ideas in the right environment, with the right technologies.

4)      The SharePoint ideas power comes when the right way and place to implement is obtained.

5)      Find the right medium to display and discuss your SharePoint idea wisdom.

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SharePoint Thinking III

The following are some items to consider and think about in regard to SharePoint:

1)      Continue to help users improve their SharePoint knowledge via quick guides, ad-hoc one: one training, videos, etc.

2)      Continue to make sure that users are utilizing SharePoint for goal setting.

3)      SharePoint is always changing with new features and functionality so always changing is part of the SharePoint mantra.

4)      Evangelize communication aspects of SharePoint to users (blogs, wikis, etc.).

5)      Find a quiet spot, whereas the evangelizer of SharePoint, one can think about what the environment needs to be successful.

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SharePoint Thinking II

The following are some items to consider and think about in regard to SharePoint:

1)      Take a basic SharePoint project and obtain the needed data to implement but consider several options, perspectives and ideas in the final project.

2)      Realize that SharePoint is a change for many users and requires that they are able to change to be rewarded by the change.

3)      Prepare to succeed by building beliefs in what SharePoint can do.

4)      Being excited about the SharePoint product will lead to users being confident and committed to the product.

5)      Having a good mood and energy about the SharePoint technology stack will drive users attitude.

 

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SharePoint Thinking I

The following are some items to consider and think about in regard to SharePoint:

1)      Those users who have a negative perception of SharePoint – should be set to be positive by shifting them to understand that SharePoint can solve their problems.

2)      Evangelize and make it clear that SharePoint provides results – when users change their thinking.

3)      Be sure to listen to all users ideas.

4)      Be consistent in getting back to users in regard to their needs.

5)      Break requests into the proper pieces so they can be deployed over time and include proper review, testing and changes.

 

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