#SPSSAN June 30, 2012 San Diego Convention Center Keeping the Feedback Loop Alive with SP
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June 30, 2012 San Diego Convention Center
Keeping the Feedback Loop Alive with SP
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My background
Strategic Communicationshttp://waggeneredstrom.com/
What version of SharePoint are you using?
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Implemented all versions of SP
Currently using SP 2010 for Intranet and Extranet platforms. Planning to upgrade in Q1 2013.
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Agenda
User Feedback Loops
Why so important for SP solutions?
SP Feedback Tool options
Things to watch out for
Case Studies
Examples of Feedback Loops
What Worked – What Didn’t
Gather
Report
ActMeasure
Implement
Iterative Design Cycle
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Why Are User Feedback Loops So Important?
Feedback from users can help:Inform iterative design cycles
Focus resource efforts
Determine feature set choices
Identify “power user” learning opportunities
Drive adoption
To gain status updates on:• New feature usage• New content ideas• New process/solution ideas• Training needs
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Why So Important for SP Solutions?
Additional SP Considerations:Broad spectrum of solutions
Build/design tools for regular users
Multiple integration points
Overlap with other solution sets
Governance plan must be evergreen
Your company’s culture/process
ROI & VOI metrics:Platform performance
Business Process
Feature Usage
Content Value
Types of SP Feedback tools:System Tools
Survey Tools
Feature Tools
Solicited vs. Derived requirements
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Watch out for…During info-gathering stage:
Ambiguous feedback questions (too many metrics in one question, screenshots, etc.)
Middle of the fence answer matrix (1-4 vs. 1-5 + qualifier)
Limited attention span (max 10 questions, mail merge “Hello Jim…”)
During decision-making stage and implementation:
Tunnel vision on SharePoint feature sets (Silverlight, tagging, customization)
Executive trumping that doesn’t solve specific biz problems (“Let’s do BI!”)
Loudest squeaky wheel and other distractions (broken things, new process, etc.)
Using ITIL as a service framework helps keep things on track.
http://www.itil-officialsite.com/
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SP Feedback Tools Pros Cons
Site Administration Reports • Configured out-of-the-box• Happens automatically (low effort)
Search logs• Configured out-of-the-box• Happens automatically (low effort)• Great way to manage keywords & best bets
• Needs more configuration for best results• Best to watch trends over time
Web analytics • Configured out-of-the-box• Happens automatically (low effort)
• Needs more configuration for best results• Best to watch trends over time
Notification Emails/Alerts• Self-service feedback loop• Helps employees monitor site security and
content updates
• Dependent on site owner or individual to set up and monitor
Workflows• Creates a business process loop• Makes it easier to find process break points
and fix quickly
• SharePoint Designer expertise (and patience)
SharePoint System Tools (derived requirements)
People
ProcessTechnology
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SP Feedback Tools Pros Cons
Surveys Quick & easy to build and administer • Limitations on QA structure• Results have to be exported to find value
InfoPath forms• More control over QA structure• Can use images• Library manages results easier
• More time to build
Interviews
• In-depth feedback & context• Desktop sharing options• Shows that you care • Trends show in a group as small as 8-10
• Time-consuming• Smaller survey base means each response
matters more
Brownbag Learning Sessions
• Creates feedback and peer group for site owners
• Can be administered primarily by other power users
• Extends training efforts
• Competing priorities
SharePoint Survey Tools
People
ProcessTechnology
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SP Feedback Tools Pros Cons
Comments on blogs & feature stories
• Can add in many places• Ongoing feedback loop
• They post to “Thoughts” tab on My Site (buried)• Layout limitations
“Like It” & Tagging • Can add in many places• Ongoing feedback loop
• They post to “Thoughts” tab on My Site (buried)• Business value may not be obvious to users
Rate this article • Can add in many places• Ongoing feedback loop
• Ambiguity about rating scale• Cultural shift
SharePoint Feature Tools
People
ProcessTechnology
Other feedback tools you’ve used?
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Feedback Loops We’ve Created
1. Home Page Quick Poll
2. Blogs
3. Comments on feature stories
4. Agency-wide InfoPath survey twice yearly
5. Phone interviews and desktop-sharing sessions
6. Super user brownbag learning sessions
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1 - Intranet Home Page Quick PollFeedback Value:
It’s fun
Instant gratification
Good way to gather in-the-moment feedback about any topic
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2 - Blogs
Feedback Value:Biz units can communicate with employeesCreates employee self-help pathsQuick set-up – quick ROI
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Internal Blog Example #1Intranet Redesign Feedback
Feedback Value:Builds conversation between employees
Great way to get preliminary feedback during design phase
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Internal Blog Example #2Intranet Award Feedback
Feedback Value:Illustrates SP value to the organization & mngmnt
Triggers users to consider additional SP solutions
Does your organization blog?
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3 - Intranet Feature Comments
Feedback Value:
Easy to update with additional info based on user need
Attracts interest to important stories
Creates instant communities of interest and self-help opportunities
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4 - InfoPath Surveys
Feedback Value:Can gather very specific feedback about a feature
Easy to track results in an Excel doc connected to the form library
Can identify employees willing to participate further in focus groups or interviews
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Quarterly Feedback Summaries
Q1 Report
Q3 Report
Feedback Value:Reveals usage trends and problems
Great way to summarize increasing business value of SP solutions for management
How do you report SP solution status to your business?
How often?
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5 - Extranet Case Study: Phone Interviews & Desktop Sharing
Feedback Value:Targeted feedback from power users
Can see how the employee is using the solution and quickly identify problem areas
Adds depth and context to your results
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6 - Brownbag Learning Sessions
Feedback Value:Increases # of SP power users (beyond lists & libraries)
Widens the scope of SP solution sharing (build it once, use it broadly)
The more employees understand SP the easier it will be for you to build solutions for them.
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Additional Feedback Loop Resources• SharePoint 2010 Submit Feedback Flyout WebPart using jquery
http://spcrew.com/blogs/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=28
• http://www.buckleyplanet.com/2011/08/building-feedback-loops-its-the-process-stupid.html
• http://jaclynsaito.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/spc2011-drive-adoption-and-get-users-excited-about-sharepoint-spc102/
• http://tagthink.com/whitepapers/whitepapers/10-best-practices-for-sharepoint-collaboration.html
• http://www.talking-sharepoint.com/tag/sharepoint-project-management/
• http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-server-help/enable-users-to-rate-content-HA101791797.aspx
Thank you!
Lara Ferguson
[email protected] Please be sure to fill out your session evaluation!
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The After-Party: SharePint
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
1157 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA 92101Phone: 619-234-2739
Immediately following event closing & prize drawings (@6:30 pm)
Directions (.9 miles):1. Head northeast on 1st Ave2. Turn left onto W B St 3. Turn left onto Columbia StKarl Strauss will be on the left
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June 30, 2012 San Diego Convention Center
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