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SharePoint Intranet Rollout for Group-Wide Collaboration

Led the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of a modern SharePoint intranet across the Denholm Group. This project aimed to improve internal communication, drive engagement, and consolidate legacy systems into a cohesive digital workspace.

SharePoint Intranet Rollout for Group-Wide Collaboration

Project Overview

As part of Denholm Group’s modern workplace transformation, I led the rollout of a company-wide SharePoint Online intranet. The goal was to replace siloed, outdated intranet systems with a unified, user-friendly platform aligned with the organisation’s brand and communication needs.

Key Contributions

  • Delivered the full lifecycle of the SharePoint rollout, from discovery to deployment.
  • Designed and launched over 10 branded SharePoint intranet sites, tailored for various departments and business units.
  • Migrated legacy content from Classic SharePoint to Modern SharePoint experience.
  • Created and managed SharePoint communication sites with web parts for news, events, documents, and leadership updates.
  • Worked directly with HR, IT, and Communications teams to align site structure with organisational goals.
  • Provided training to over 100 internal users on SharePoint usage and content management best practices.

Outcomes

  • Enhanced cross-company communication and document access.
  • Increased user engagement through modern design and mobile accessibility.
  • Improved governance and standardisation across digital content and publishing processes.

Challenges & Solutions

Migrating fragmented legacy content while maintaining permissions and metadata. Aligning design and functionality across business units with different needs. Ensuring governance, adoption, and content ownership were understood at all levels.

Technologies Used

SharePointMicrosoft 365PowerShellSPFxExcelTeams

Project Type

SharePoint Implementation

Date Completed

11/09/2023

Client

J. & J. Denholm Group