Information Architecture
SharePoint 25th Birthday Series — Post 3 As SharePoint approaches its 25th birthday, I’ve been using this series to revisit the habits we’ve carried forward and whether they still make sense in a modern environment. We’ve already talked about naming conventions. We’ve talked about governance living in
Information Architecture
SharePoint 25th Birthday Series — Post 2 This year marks 25 years of SharePoint. Over that time, the platform has evolved from simple document storage into a critical foundation for collaboration, information management, and now AI-driven work. What hasn’t evolved at the same pace is how we approach governance. I’
Document Management
SharePoint 25th Birthday Series — Post 1 Why I’m Starting This Series Here As SharePoint turns 25 this March, I want to use the lead-up to reflect on what’s actually changed over the years and, just as importantly, what we keep stubbornly holding onto even though it no longer
AI in the Workplace
<!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p class="">For years, we’ve thought of SharePoint as the hub of collaboration—a place to store documents, build team sites, and centralize organizational knowledge. But this October, Microsoft quietly launched a series
Information Architecture
I've been building SharePoint information architectures for almost 20 years. I've seen it all—the 47-level-deep folder structures, the "New Folder (2) - Copy - Final - FINAL" nightmares, the permissions chaos where nobody knows who can see what, and the metadata schemes that
SharePoint
If you’ve ever found yourself deep in a SharePoint rabbit hole—Googling for answers, piecing together solutions, or wishing someone would just explain it clearly—the Simply SharePoint Digital Library was built for you. After months of work (and more than a few late nights fuelled by metadata and
Information Architecture
Managing permissions in SharePoint is one of the most complex yet crucial aspects of maintaining a secure, efficient, and collaborative environment. Without a clear strategy, organisations risk over-permissioning, security breaches, and inefficiencies that slow down productivity. This post explores a real-world use case—how a mid-sized legal firm structured its
Getting Started with SharePoint
SharePoint Confessions Got a messy metadata moment (or a subsite horror story)? Tell me! I’m collecting your funniest, most frustrating, and most unforgettable SharePoint tales for future episodes. Scroll down and share your confession in the comments — or keep reading and drop it in at the end. Share your
AI in the Workplace
I’ve been working in the world of SharePoint for a very long time now. Over the years I’ve seen just about everything—the good, the bad and the truly chaotic. But lately, there’s a new challenge on the horizon that’s got everyone talking: preparing your workplace
Information Architecture
Need to know how to fix a messy SharePoint site without starting from scratch? Well, you can. If your SharePoint site feels more like a dumping ground than a productivity tool, you’re not alone. But don't worry, it can be fixed. I’ve seen hundreds of sites—
Document Libraries and Lists
Your SharePoint is a Mess (And That's Okay) - Here's How to Fix it in 5 Days Let's be honest about something, your SharePoint environment is probably a disaster. I'm not saying this to be mean. I'm saying it because
Information Architecture
How to Structure Your Digital Environment for Clarity, Productivity, and Scale In today’s fast-moving, hybrid digital workplaces, it’s no longer enough to just “save files somewhere.” With teams collaborating across apps like SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook, the way your content is structured behind the scenes—your information