SharePoint
It's Tuesday morning. Someone on your team needs to find a document, edit it, and share it with three colleagues. They completed SharePoint training two weeks ago. They passed the assessment. They're certified. And they have absolutely no idea where to start. I've watched
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
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
Document Libraries and Lists
If your SharePoint library feels like a digital dumping ground, you’re not alone. Over time, content piles up, drafts multiply and it becomes harder to find anything useful. The good news? You don’t need a full-scale cleanup project to make a big impact. In just five minutes, you
Collaboration Strategies
How Pain Taught Me to Work Smarter If you’ve ever hurt your back, you’ll know the pain changes everything — including how you work. I’ve spent the past few months slowing down, working from home more, and preparing for surgery. Sitting for long stretches isn’t an option
Collaboration Strategies
<!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p class="">One of the best things about SharePoint is that you don’t need heavy customisation or code to solve real business problems. Out-of-the-box features, when combined the right way, can create powerful,
AI in the Workplace
Artificial intelligence is the hottest topic in Microsoft 365 right now. Microsoft Copilot is making its way into SharePoint, promising faster insights, effortless summaries, and powerful search experiences. But here’s the catch: AI can only ever be as effective as the data—and the structure—it’s fed. If
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
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
AI in the Workplace
One thing I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is how the Copy Link and Share functions in SharePoint really impact what content shows up when you use Copilot. Oversharing or misusing these options can make a big difference in what Copilot pulls back. But before we get into
Document Management
Most people think SharePoint automation is something only IT or developers can handle, but that’s not the case. There are plenty of small, no-code tricks that everyday users can apply to make their libraries more organised, efficient and far easier to manage. The truth is, most end users don’