As I finalize my workshop materials for Intranet Insider Live I am struck by the variety of definitions for intranet governance. It seems it is easiest to define what it is not. Having been in the midst of the battle to establish intranet governance (when it wasn’t particularly popular to do so) I have my own thoughts on the subject. I believe it can be defined as the agreed upon structure, guidelines, policies or rules that stakeholders within a corporation utilize to accomplish a specific set of business objectives through the use of their intranet. This structure can be as formal or informal as fits the corporate culture in which it is established.
Maybe it is most important to focus on the value rather than the definition. The value of governance is in direct correlation to the commitment of the stakeholders involved. Governance can be used as an instrument to build credibility, streamline communications and as the catalyst for interdepartmental collaboration.
I hope you join me for the pre-conference workshop. I will be sharing a governance evolution roadmap to help explain the natural evolution of both intranets and the governance of intranets. I will give you some ideas on getting started or invigorating existing governance. I’ll take a look back at my GM journey to show examples of success and roadblock busters that made a difference. During the conference there will be a forum for us to share thoughts, discuss issues and engage in ideas on how to enable your organization move through the governance evolution.
What’s your definition of intranet governance? Can’t wait to meet you. See you in NY.
