A new webinar I’ll be hosting for Ragan next Wednesday, September 13, 2006 (12:30pm CST):

Intranets can deliver a lot of value to any organization—if done properly. However, winning intranets require a lot of time and focus on the big five (engagement, governance, planning, measurement and content). In this strategy-packed, one-hour webinar, your host, Toby Ward, will layout the tactics the best intranet managers use to plan, govern and measure a better site—while they build and maintain internal support from management and users.
 
You’ll understand how to build a plan that incorporates:

Engagement: Engage business owners and your users; ask them what they
want and need, and incorporate your findings into your intranet plan.
Governance: Strong executive support mandatory—accompanied by a well-defined ownership model.
Planning: The intranet is infinitely more complex than a Web site and needs a this orough blueprint. Ward will show you the best out there.
Measurement: Successful intranets have pre-determined Critical Success Indicators that deliver measured value—including ROI. Learn how to use these CSIs to measure your program.
Content: Content is still ‘king’ and ultimately what every users seeks. Learn the royal must-haves and must-avoids.

I know people love screenshots so here's a sneak preview of one (the Microsoft intranet):

Reserve your spot now: Top-five traits of a winning intranet: How to get them on yours