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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