Hi all,

This month we look at the common characteristics and practices of
successful intranet managers, including a quick self-assessment
questionnaire. We also examine the CMS selection process, and the
role of PDFs on intranets.

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In this edition:

* What do successful intranet managers have in common?
* Who is choosing the new CMS?
* What intranet content should be in PDF format?


New articles
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* What do successful intranet managers have in common?
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/kmc_successcommon/index.html
Successful intranet managers balance their technical skills, business
acumen and leadership capabilities, and take a pragmatic approach to
their sites.

* Who is choosing the new CMS?
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cmb_whoselects/index.html
There are three groups involved in the selection of a new CMS:
steering committee or senior sponsor, the stakeholder group, and the
evaluation team.

* What intranet content should be in PDF format?
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cmb_pdfintranet/index.html
The different uses for PDFs and web-based content on intranets is a
common source of confusion.

Related articles:

* Leadership tips for intranet teams
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/kmc_leadershiptips/index.html
Intranet teams must take on a strong leadership role, and drive
forward the evolution and enhancement of the site.

* Top 10 mistakes when selecting a CMS
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/kmc_selectionmistakes/index.html
Organisations often make the selection of a CMS much harder than it
needs to be. They do this by running into common pitfalls that impact
on the selection and success of the CMS project.

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Thanks,
James