Develop a Future-Ready SharePoint Intranet Strategy for a Connected Digital Workplace

A successful intranet starts with a clear strategy—one that aligns technology, people, and processes to support your organization’s goals. Compass365’s SharePoint intranet strategy services provide the structure and expertise needed to design and launch an intranet that drives collaboration, communication, and productivity across your enterprise.

Our consultants guide you through every phase of the process—from assessment and planning to design, deployment, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re building your first intranet or modernizing an existing one, we help you define a roadmap that ensures your solution is secure, scalable, and aligned with your business objectives.

Our SharePoint Intranet Strategy Framework

Strategic Assessment

Gain a deep understanding of your current digital workplace and how it supports collaboration and communication.

Evaluate people, processes, systems, and content to identify inefficiencies and technology gaps.
Analyze user needs and stakeholder goals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Identify key challenges and opportunities to guide decision-making for your SharePoint intranet investment.

Requirements & Roadmap Development

Create a clear, actionable plan for success through strategic planning and roadmap development.

Define functional, technical, and user experience requirements based on business priorities.
Establish measurable success metrics, such as adoption, engagement, and content utilization.
Develop a phased roadmap that outlines timelines, milestones, and dependencies to ensure predictable delivery.

Solution Design & Implementation

Design a modern, intuitive, and secure SharePoint intranet that enhances productivity and reflects your organizational culture.

Plan site architecture, content hierarchy, and navigation to improve information discovery.
Incorporate workflow automation and Microsoft 365 integrations to streamline key business processes.
Gather continuous feedback from stakeholders to refine design and maintain alignment with user needs.

Go-Live Preparation

Prepare your teams and content for a seamless transition to the new intranet environment.

Develop user adoption and training programs to ensure employees can effectively leverage new capabilities.
Support content creation and migration efforts, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and governance compliance.
Execute robust change management and communication strategies to drive awareness and readiness.

Post-Launch Evaluation

Measure success, gather feedback, and validate your intranet’s impact across departments and regions.

Track performance against success metrics such as engagement rates and time-to-information.
Collect end-user and stakeholder feedback to evaluate usability, relevance, and satisfaction.
Identify improvement areas to optimize the intranet’s ongoing value.

Continuous Improvement

A SharePoint intranet should evolve with your business. Our experts provide ongoing guidance to help you stay ahead.

Implement governance and enhancement frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability.
Leverage analytics and user insights to inform future updates and innovation.
Continuously adapt your intranet to new business needs, Microsoft 365 capabilities, and employee expectations.

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Free Strategy Session: SharePoint Intranet Planning

Every enterprise is unique, and so is your intranet journey. This free, SharePoint intranet consulting session is designed to help you gain clarity on your strategic goals and identify the right path forward for implementing a successful SharePoint intranet.

During this session we will:

Collaborate to clarify your strategic goals, challenges, and desired outcomes.
Provide a live demonstration of a modern SharePoint intranet.
Showcase custom intranet customizations we’ve developed for enterprise clients.
Educate on SharePoint Online’s branding capabilities and limitations, and outline customization options for your corporate identity.

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SharePoint Intranet Customer Success

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Cal State LA: Modernizing MyCalStateLA Intranet Portal and Sign-On Experience

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Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide: Streamlining Collaboration and Enhancing Efficiency with SharePoint and Power Platform

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Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide: Streamlining Collaboration and Enhancing Efficiency with SharePoint and Power Platform

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“The Compass365 team really knew their stuff. They totally understood what we were attempting to do, and that made it really easy to work with them. We really love the new system.”

Kim Levin, Executive Director, Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide

“Compass365 does whatever it takes to solve problems. Other companies may have a wide net of partners, but they are the first vendor I’ve seen go outside their direct staff to get to a solution.”

Alex Harwood, Director of IT Client Support , Cal State LA

Our SharePoint Intranet Consulting Process

With decades of experience delivering enterprise SharePoint intranets, Compass365 has refined a proven process to launch your intranet swiftly and seamlessly.

Phase 1: Define Requirements and Design

Collaborate with IT and business leaders to pinpoint strategic requirements and develop an optimal information architecture.
Create detailed prototypes and wireframes for site branding, navigation, homepage content, role-based permissions, and content templates—ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Evaluate standard features alongside potential third-party add-ons or customizations to address your unique needs.
Finalize the design and deliver comprehensive specifications.

Phase 2: Implementation & Launch

Build a pilot site for thorough testing and feedback, ensuring an intuitive platform for content management.
Develop targeted documentation and testing guides to facilitate a smooth rollout.
Provide dedicated training for intranet administrators and support thorough user acceptance testing.
Deploy the intranet and offer hands-on support during the initial production phase to secure a successful launch.

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The Compass Guide to Building a Modern SharePoint Intranet

Download The Compass Guide to Building a Modern SharePoint Intranet eBook to start developing a tailored intranet that connects employees and scales with your business.

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