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Have you ever heard the joke about how a camel is simply a horse designed by committee? It's one of my favorites for two reasons. First, well, it's funny. Second, it clearly illustrates the inherent danger of having too many people making decisions for a project.

As we’ve discussed previously, it should be expected that the cost of an intranet solution will vary greatly from organization to organization, depending on the platform you use, the features your new platform has available out-of-the-box, the customizations you choose to add, and the costs of migrating content and managing the user adoption process.

Microsoft SharePoint is an excellent tool that allows companies to store their data, compile reports and reduce the need for physical documents, but it isn’t fit for every purpose. In fact, clients are often guilty of thinking that it is capable of things it just cannot do.

Preparation is the key to the success for any project, but it’s particularly important when you work with a consultant. Failure to prepare adequately drives up costs extends deadlines and prevents both you and the consultants you hire from accomplishing goals in the designated time frame.