SharePoint Governance
High Level Overview
• Centralized thought process• Structured approach to building and managing
SharePoint• Provides staff with appropriate tools, training,
support, and information• Characteristics:
Organization-specificTeam-driven: Governance Team, Tactical TeamsDisciplined and results-oriented approachRequires good communication
• In SharePoint there are many ways to do something
• Some ways are better than others• Maximize SharePoint’s value to your
organization• Avoid risk to your business• Provide clarity on how to use SharePoint• Helps define a SharePoint Roadmap
• Central Governance TeamResponsible for overall directionActs like a Board of DirectorsEnsures SharePoint evolves with the business
• Tactical TeamsResponsible for specific area(s)Provide technical knowledge and supportCarry out Proof of Concepts (POCs)Provide feedback to Central Governance Team
Sample Governance Workshop Template and Portal
• Communications• Policies and Procedures• Training• Support• Taxonomy
• Ideally Governance Predates SharePoint• Build a Governance Portal• Communicate Frequently • Identify and Support Champions• Evergreen your process
• What might your Governance structure look like?
• What are your Governance challenges?