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Intranets have changed the way organizations around the world communicate. Many business people are intimidated by this technological revolution-but they need not be! The Human Side of Intranets guides you through the daunting task of transforming communication within your business. This book is for every non-technical person charged with the task of creating or contributing to a company intranet system. It goes through the process step-by-step, from initial concept to launch and beyond.
The Human Side of Intranets avoids information overload, addressing three critical dimensions of creating an effective and valuable intranet-content, style, and politics. It demonstrates how intranets are not about technology, but about people and the way they communicate. Real-world examples and proven tactics for problem-solving are given to show you the way. This book makes taking your company into the 21st century a manageable feat!

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One of the first books to cover the nontechnical side of this leading-edge topic, this book covers the three critical dimensions of creating an effective and valuable Intranet--content, style, and politics--a "must read" for every nontechnical person charged with the task of creating or contributing to a corporate Intranet project.

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In record numbers, public and private organizations are turning to a relatively new concept called the intranet to gain competitive advantage, expedite information sharing, provide enhanced customer service, conduct online training, improve productivity and quality, and bring the organization to new levels of effectiveness with one stroke. Read the first page

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not very useful, July 11 2003

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This review is from: The Human Side of Intranets: Content, Style, and Politics (Paperback)

It is way to basic, if you've been running an intranet in a largish size company then you don't need this book. If you just got thrown to the wolves though then this may (or may not help). I can't honestly recommend this book.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A good effort but outdated., Dec 11 2002

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If this was still 1998, this would be an excellent read but unfortunately, as with most material in this category (Web Usability), it ages too quickly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good advice and very realistic., Sep 22 1998

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This book has definately prepared me for the challenges that are ahead of me. Creating an intranet is the easy part of the process. The book discusses the politics that are involved and what obstacles you may need to overcome. Regardless of it not being a "technical" book, it gave me a more clear understanding of exactly how the whole thing works, and political steps I might need to take to prepare myself and my company. I would recommend this book to anyone who may be involved in the process - beginning or advanced.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect! Recommended to anyone who looks beyond technology!
Already from the start I enjoyed this book. A book which shows that intranets are --indeed-- about people and not technology. Read more

Published on Feb 17 1998