• Build an intuitive, modern information architecture that actually works in the real world.

• Use metadata and content types to eliminate folder chaos.

• Create governance that keeps your sites clean and consistent.

• Connect SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive into a single, intelligent system.

• Prepare your environment for Microsoft Copilot and future AI tools.

• Microsoft 365 administrators and site owners

• Microsoft Consultants

• IT professionals responsible for document management

• Business analysts and digital workplace leads

• Anyone ready to “fix the mess” in their SharePoint environment

Whether you’re creating a new environment or trying to repair years of sprawl, this guide provides the step-by-step frameworks and examples you need.

• Practical IA frameworks that align SharePoint to your organisation’s structure

• Real-world examples of how top companies use metadata and content types

• Governance templates for naming conventions, permissions, and lifecycle management

• Copilot readiness checklist to make your content AI-friendly

• Visual diagrams and workflows for faster learning and implementation

• Instant search results

• Cleaner navigation

• Better collaboration between Teams and SharePoint

• AI-ready content that Copilot can interpret accurately

You’ll move from chaos to clarity — with proven methods used in hundreds of real implementations.

• 109-page PDF guide

• Editable IA planning templates

• Sample metadata structures

• Quick-reference best practice checklist

• Lifetime updates to future editions

✅ Streamline document storage and retrieval
✅ Improve governance and compliance
✅ Reduce duplicate and outdated content
✅ Increase user adoption and trust in SharePoint
✅ Make your organisation’s data Copilot-ready