Don't implement mysite. What ???

Was recently on a client site and was asked to comment on some advice given at a SharePoint training course by the expert running it. The users had been told not to implement mySite for at least 6 months after the main portal as users will waste a lot of time playing with it.
I found this really interesting as this goes directly against my opinion and what I have seen work well in other implementations.


I completely agree that you have to be careful when implementing mysite, for example using quota's is particularly important and recognise a certain amount of training is crucial.
Also have worked with places that have delayed the addition of mysite for up to a month after the main show to make sure they have their support and training story in hand.
But have never considered time users spend customising their site as wasted or seen any where wait 6 months before adding it in !

The way I see it is that a mysite is a key place for users to learn about how sharepoint functions, plus providing them with their own area gives them a sense of ownership and helps keep them coming back. Why this is not a good thing to implement just baffles me.

Was also interesting to hear in the remix keynote all about how crucial it is becoming to allow your employees to connect more informally via social network for knowledge sharing etc and this comment reminded me how it's not only the corporate management types that need a lot of education to make this happen.

Anyone out there share the no mysite opinion or agree with me, very interested in hearing your arguments for and against.

Workflow special @ Mossig

This months Mossig is all about workflow, should be a really interesting discussion on the pro's and con's of different workflow products on the market vs. the out of the box stuff.
There is a good range of people on the panel to discuss it but I'm a bit biased seen as I'll be involved :)
Details are here http://www.sharepointusers.org.au/MOSSIG/Lists/Events%20Calendar/DispForm.aspx?ID=16.1.4&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esharepointusers%2Eorg%2Eau%2FMOSSIG%2FLists%2FEvents%2520Calendar%2Fcalendar%2Easpx

SDM are hiring for SharePoint/.Net roles

Been flat out lately haven't had much time to blog. One thing that will help me being less busy is some resume's coming in from some of you fine SharePoint folk out there.
SDM are looking for fill roles in the SharePoint and or .Net space in both Melbourne and Sydney.
If your interested or know someone who is leave a comment (won't get published as it's moderated)