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Bob Larrivee

Bob is the President and Founder of Bob Larrivee Consultancy. An internationally recognized Subject Matter Expert and thought leader with over thirty years of experience in the fields of information and process management, Bob is an avid techie with a focus on the application of advanced technologies to enhance business operations. 

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Sharepoint and Office 365

7 Tips to Unstick Your SharePoint Implementation

Many organizations continue to find themselves in a state of struggle when implementing SharePoint. However, all indications suggest that initially, it is not the fault of the technology, but the failure of the organization to properly address information governance prior to implementing the technology. SharePoint will not automatically organize information in ways that meet compliance requirements, as it is not and cannot be aware of the requirements. It is the human element of a SharePoint environment that must know and understand the rules, set up the framework for the organization, and then align SharePoint to support those requirements and policies.

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Business Process Management (BPM)  |  Process Automation

12 Things You Can Do NOW to Use BPM to Drive Digital Transformation

Process improvement and workflow are not new; in fact, they have been around since the late 1980s. Yes, they have evolved and continue to do so, but as was true of ECM, Business Process Management -- once seen as a nice to have -- is now considered a critical part of business operations.

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14 Steps to a Successful ECM Implementation

Making an ECM implementation successful requires planning and attention to detail. The best way to create the right solution is to identify organizational goals and priorities. Learn how to manage a successful implementation in our free guide.

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Business Process Management (BPM)  |  Process Automation

Why Is Getting Rid of Paper Critical to Digital Transformation?

Process improvement and workflow are not new; in fact, they have been around since the late 1980s. Yes, they have evolved and continue to do so, but as was true of ECM, Business Process Management -- once seen as a nice to have -- is now considered a critical part of business operations.

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Enterprise Content Management (ECM)  |  Project Planning and Management

Checklist: 14 Steps for a Successful ECM Project

Making an ECM implementation work requires planning and attention to detail. At first blush, it may look like any other technology implementation, but it's far from it. ECM is a complex set of technologies that work together. The best way to create the right solution is to identify organizational goals and priorities. Common drivers include enabling easy access and retrieval of content, as well as, reducing risk and meeting regulatory requirements. I recently put together a short white paper outlining the 14 steps to a successful ECM implementation. I've compiled the finer points into a checklist, designed to help guide your organization through the process of implementing ECM.

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