Colleagues in our company often ask me why I recommend using metadata over managing folders and sub-folders in a SharePoint document library. I have been using SharePoint for many years now in projects and programs and for this question I have a good response. This article answers this question and offers you an overview of […]
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How to Create a Risk Log in SharePoint Online
Risk management is a central activity in project management, but is unfortunately often neglected. Projects fail because of risks that are discovered too late, ignored or simply not sought. Risk management is not complex but is hard work and the most important thing: it must be done with conviction. Software such as Excel or SharePoint […]
Why You Should Have an Issue Log in Your Project
Do you have an Issue Log in your project and do you use it consistently? In my view, the Issue Log is one of the most neglected or underestimated tools in project management. The Issue Log is not just a simple list of issues, but behind it is a management culture of how you handle […]
How Many Document Libraries and Lists Do I Need in My SharePoint Project Site?
Most projects and programs conducted in companies with a Microsoft environment use SharePoint Online to manage their project management data and for collaboration. When setting up a new project site in SharePoint, you get one empty document library with your site. If you, as an administrator, are responsible for setting up a SharePoint site for […]
How to Use SharePoint Groups and Microsoft 365 Groups in Your Project Site
SharePoint Groups and Permission are probably the most difficult topic to understand in SharePoint and a big challenge for project managers or PMO members who have to setup a project site for their project for the first time. However, it is essential that you understand this very well so that everyone has the rights they need […]
Make Your Project Management More Efficient with SharePoint Online
Project management is a vital business activity to create new products and services to secure the future of the business of companies, but also to execute large maintenance activities doing reorganizations or accusations.The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines project management as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the […]