How to make sure your team read and sign documents without using paper.

How to make sure your team read and sign documents without using paper.The notion of a paperless office has been around for years. Yet, even in the era of collaborative technologies (such as SharePoint), mobile devices and information overload, we still don’t seem able to stop signing paper.The process of reading and signing our important […]

The impact of AI on compliance and risk management

The impact of AI on compliance and risk managementAs technology continues to advance, organizations are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline processes, automate tasks and improve efficiency. While AI has the potential to bring many benefits to organizations, it is important to consider the impact it may have on compliance and risk management. In […]

Manage your Policy Management Lifecycle in SharePoint

Manage your Policy Management Lifecycle in SharePointIf you are one of the many policy management professionals who have been tasked with improving the policy management lifecycle in your organization, then this post will give you some insight into why SharePoint is a cool choice! Firstly, I am a big fan of SharePoint and I also […]

What happens if an audience is changed on a DocRead configured document?

What happens if an audience is changed on a DocRead configured document?This blog post will explain what happens to DocRead tasks and reading receipts when a SharePoint Group or Global Audience is changed on a previously configured document with DocRead. Let’s assume a document is configured to be sent to a group by configuring the […]

The importance of assigning owners to your policies

The Importance of assigning owners to PoliciesPolicies are an essential part of any organization. They provide guidance and direction on how to achieve specific goals and objectives. However, having policies in place is not enough. It is crucial to ensure that they are implemented and followed correctly. One effective way of achieving this is by […]

A guide to compliance terminology

A guide to compliance terminologyCompliance terminology may be used in many different organizational settings and for many different reasons. If you have ever wondered what the difference between a policy or procedure is, then read on! Compliance terminology definitionsPolicy: A policy is a plan or course of action adopted or pursued by an organization, government, or […]

Benefits of an SOPs Manual

Benefits of having a SOPs manualHaving a SOPs manual will help you have a systematic approach to your work. This will ensure that you are always following the same procedures for every single task or project. A SOP manual is an important document for any business. This is because it provides guidelines on how to do […]

SharePoint Lessons Learned – Don’t forget to use proven design patterns and practices

SharePoint Lessons Learned – Don’t forget to use proven design patterns and practicesSharePoint should be seen as another layer in the technology stack that your code will interact with. But just because you are using this layer you should not forget to follow good and proven design practices. The following points describe some of the […]

The Shortcut in SharePoint Policy Management

The Shortcut in Policy Management with your version of SharePointWorking within policy management or compliance teams in large or complex organizations can bring with it many challenges. Not least of which is making sure your business keeps pace with the ever-changing policy, regulation and compliance landscape. Where do you feel the pain?Take any one of […]

Lifecycle of Policy or Procedure in SharePoint

Lifecycle of Policy or Procedure in SharePointOver the last few weeks, I have been working on a white paper called ‘Life-cycle of a policy or procedure in SharePoint’. One of the main staples of this whitepaper is going to be diagram depicting what the life cycle looks like. Here’s a sneak preview: The starting point for […]