SharePoint Strategic Thinking Plan

In regard to SharePoint, it’s important to have a strategic plan – that utilizes specific thinking and thoughts:
 

·         Break down items into manageable pieces that can be accomplished in a given timeframe.

·         What do you want the SharePoint environment to do?

·         What are the current features and long-term desired features?

·         What are the resource needs to run the environment?

·         How will end uses be educated – on the features and functionality?

·         Where is the SharePoint environment overall and where should it be organizationally?

·         What are the needed customizations to the environment and how will they be requested and implemented?

 
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SharePoint Worse Case Scenarios

In regard to SharePoint, the following items may need to be addressed as worst case to be addressed so that a positive result is always obtained:

·         What if SharePoint can’t be sold as a content and document management tool?

·         What if the environment goes down how will this effect revenue?

 

·         What if SharePoint can’t process forms - how will this affect the business?

·         What if an individual can’t obtain the need permissions until after a 24-48 hour approval process – how will this affect the business?

·         What if a developer or administrator is out of the office – who is the back-up?

·         What if a developer or administrator quit – how will this affect the business?

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SharePoint Decision Making

In regard to SharePoint, several aspects are key in regard to decision making:

Learn all the facts in regard to the situation then make the best decision based on the available data. Example maybe having a hybrid set-up (on premise and cloud) makes sense for the organization.

Do your homework – get all the facts then research what others have done. Example maybe out of the box functionality can be utilized instead of custom coding.

Examine pros and cons – think about every angle for what is trying to be obtained then go with the best course of action. Pros and cons maybe return on investment, buy vs. build, etc.

Align resources with objectives – list of what needs done then decide best resources and setup time frames for work to be completed.

 
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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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