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What's the Point of SharePoint?
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I often get these questions: “What is SharePoint?” “Why do we pay for SharePoint?” “Isn’t it just a place to put files?” SharePoint isn’t just one thing with one purpose. It’s like a garage full of tools. Depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, a garage might be used for:
What you do with a garage is where you find value. SharePoint is similar. It’s more than just a file storage system (although it’s really good at that). It’s a collection of tools that can be used in different ways, depending on what your team is trying to build. One of the tools is document storage, but SharePoint can also be used to:
SharePoint is where work happens. When used intentionally, it becomes the foundation for things like:
SharePoint gives your team:
SharePoint might feel messy, confusing, underused, or not understood. But the tools are there, they just need a purpose. PS: If you want help turning SharePoint into a useable team playbook, a clear scorecard hub, and inventory system, or a productivity foundation your team trusts, that’s what we help teams do. Reply to this email or reach out to start a conversation! Perry Myers |
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