This article explores the key success factors and common pitfalls in intranet design and use, drawing on recent research and practice. It shows why intranet success depends less on technology and more on clear purpose, human-centred design, content governance, and practical leadership — and what leaders can do to turn intranets into platforms that genuinely…

Many organisations know that Microsoft Project will change. Fewer realise how many products are affected at the same time, and what that means at portfolio level. By 2026, multiple Microsoft Project–related platforms reach a decisive point: Individually, these dates may seem to look manageable.Together, they form a compound risk that affects governance, security, cost predictability,…

Across many organisations, Microsoft Project Server and Project Online still underpin project and portfolio management. These platforms have been reliable for years. However, Microsoft’s strategy has fundamentally changed. What was once a single, integrated platform has evolved into a role-based ecosystem, deliberately separating execution, planning, governance, and reporting across multiple products. This shift has direct…