This session will delve into the journey of migrating from SharePoint on-prem to SharePoint Online. This process was not merely a technical shift, but a transformation in how information was structured and accessed. The presentation will cover four key areas:

Mapping the Enterprise Landscape: We begin by exploring the initial phase of understanding the existing content ecosystem. This involved detailed mapping of current enterprise content, and audience, identifying key information repositories, and understanding how content flows between them.

Content Review and Clean-Up: A significant challenge in any migration is dealing with legacy content. We address the strategies employed for reviewing and cleaning up outdated or redundant information, ensuring a streamlined and efficient content migration.

Developing New Site Architecture: Central to our migration was the development of a new site architecture. This section will cover the design principles, challenges, and solutions for creating a more intuitive and user-friendly structure, enhancing user experience and content findability.

From Folders to Taxonomy: Perhaps the most transformative aspect of this migration was moving from a traditional folder-based structure to a sophisticated taxonomy. The focus is on the building of a new taxonomy system, its implementation challenges, and the benefits it brings in terms of content organization and retrieval.

Throughout the presentation, Patricia will share insights, best practices, and lessons learned from this complex yet rewarding journey of SharePoint migration and information architecture overhaul.