Getting Started with SharePoint
Why SharePoint is a Game-Changer for Business SharePoint isn’t just a place to store files—it’s a powerful collaboration platform that helps teams manage documents, automate processes, and improve communication. Yet, many businesses struggle with where to start when rolling it out. If you’re introducing SharePoint in
Getting Started with SharePoint
Why Traditional SharePoint Training Doesn't Work (And What We're Doing About It) If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by SharePoint, you’re not alone. For years, organisations have invested heavily on SharePoint Training only to watch adoption stall. The issue isn’t the platform—it’s
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
Getting Started with SharePoint
If you are thinking about creating a new SharePoint site but are not sure which type to choose? You’re not alone. As a matter of fact, understanding the difference between Communication Sites and Team Sites is one of the first steps to successful SharePoint planning. When I begin discovery
Collaboration Strategies
If your organisation struggles with scattered files, duplicated documents, confusing folder structures, or Teams channels full of outdated attachments, you’re not alone. Most workplaces want better collaboration but lack a clear foundation behind the tools they are already using. This is where SharePoint becomes essential. With the right structure,
Getting Started with SharePoint
One of the most searched questions in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem is, "What’s the difference between SharePoint and OneDrive?" As a SharePoint consultant, I see this confusion regularly. End users often struggle to understand how these tools work, when to use them, and how to avoid creating
Getting Started with SharePoint
Free: Download the M365 Map — where does everything live in Microsoft 365? hub.simplysharepoint.com/m365-map Download the M365 Map Are you new to SharePoint and unsure where to start? This beginner's guide will help you understand its core components and purpose. SharePoint is one of the most
Getting Started with SharePoint
Welcome to Your Weekly Simplify Your Workflow Insight! This week’s Simplify Your Workflow tip is all about the send-for-approval workflow. Ever needed to get a document signed off yesterday? We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a policy update, a proposal, or just something that needs a quick
Getting Started with SharePoint
If you've worked with SharePoint for a while, you might remember the old days of subsites—where sites were deeply nested under one another in a rigid hierarchy. Those days are over! Today, SharePoint follows a flat site structure, which makes it easier to manage, scale, and connect
Getting Started with SharePoint
Managing SharePoint projects can be a real juggling act—at any given time, I might have up to 20 projects running simultaneously. With multiple stakeholders, evolving requirements, and a constant stream of updates, keeping everything organised is a challenge. Traditionally, I relied on a mix of Teams chats, OneNote pages,
Getting Started with SharePoint
SharePoint Content Types are one of the most underutilised features, but if you want to bring better organisation and consistency to your SharePoint libraries and lists, they are a powerful tool for streamlining workflows. Whether you're managing documents, forms, or structured data, content types allow you to standardise
Getting Started with SharePoint