6 steps to prepare for launching an intranet

You know it’s time for an intranet update—but where do you start?

Take these six steps to identify the issues that an intranet should address:

Step 1: Conduct an internal assessment.

Start by documenting what you already know is happening internally.

Evaluate your current intranet or communication/collaboration platform. What’s working? What are your weaknesses? Which features do employees seem to like, and which do they ignore?

Document the workplace problems or communication breakdowns that employees and leaders have mentioned. What made you realize you have to update your intranet software?

Also, determine what organizational goals you want your intranet to help you reach. Do you want your intranet software to:

Once you identify your main goals, you can structure your intranet strategy around them.

Step 2: Build a team and an analysis strategy.

To assemble an intranet dream team, contact experts who can guide you, and identify the employees who will be most affected by the switch. Look for potential sponsors, champions or internal influencers, and include them in the needs analysis process.