Sympraxis Consulting

The first half of 2025 brought a variety of changes across Microsoft 365 - particularly in SharePoint. If you’ve been noticing shifts in design tools or functionality and want to stay in the loop, we’ve rounded up the key updates below. SharePoint Page Related Updates Page behavior in SharePoint continues to evolve. Communication site templates now create different default homepages, much like team sites. Each template has its own unique homepage name, and there’s a completely revamped template gallery with over 50 out-of-the-box page templates. Some are more useful than others, but the variety is notable. Additionally, News posts now display an estimated read time - giving readers a quick sense of how much time to invest.

In this 30-minute Ask Sympraxis session, we break down the discovery phase - what it is, why it matters, and how to do it right. From defining the problem to creating user personas and building a roadmap, we’ll walk you through the key steps that set the stage for a successful intranet transformation. If you’re planning an upgrade, don’t skip this essential first step!