We specialise in the business challenges of the digital workplace: intranet strategy, SharePoint, Office 365, employee adoption, governance and effective communication.
Intranets
Based on years of first-hand experience, ClearBox can help you get control of your organisation’s intranet or portal.
SharePoint, Viva and Microsoft 365
We can work together to help ensure that your Microsoft 365 / Viva / SharePoint project delivers the business outcome you need.
Digital Workplace
We help complex global companies develop a roadmap for the evolution of their digital workplace.
Collaboration
We can help you design the right tools and support processes to ensure your teams can work productively.
Knowledge Management
We’ll look at your goals from a knowledge perspective and help you make changes and improvements.
Speaking
Sam Marshall’s expert problem-solving guidance is perfect for intranet, SharePoint or digital workplace events.
Our training
We often help client teams come to a better shared understanding of digital workplace strategy, govenance, and their technology options.
We also provide writing for the intranet training, introducing content design techniques, via video or on-site workshops.
About ClearBox
ClearBox Consulting is a specialist independent consultancy that believes in making the workplace a better and more productive experience. We understand technology, but we approach it from the people side first.
ClearBox is run by Sam Marshall, former Global Intranet Manager for Unilever, together with a network of skilled associates. We all have hands-on experience of the realities of introducing change into organisations.
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Testimonials
See what our clients say about ClearBox
"A partner"
“I thought the whole engagement with ClearBox went so well, I felt they were a partner and understood where we were headed and where we didn’t want to go! Just having that kind of partnership, it was really refreshing.”
"Understood what mattered"
"ClearBox didn’t just follow a standard approach, instead they took the time to get to know us and our needs. They produced high-quality, tailored, practical outputs which helped inform how we can best improve our internal digital engagement."
“Save hours and hours”
“Sam Marshall and his team have done a lot of your research for you, and the SharePoint intranets in-a-box report will save you hours and hours of effort.”
“Excellent facilitator”
“Sam is an excellent facilitator - he helped us to explore a range of communication issues and how SharePoint can help us.”
"Strong choice"
“I think it’s fair to say ClearBox is a strong choice when it comes to assessing intranet software.”
“ClearBox delivered”
“ClearBox delivered a much clearer picture of what we needed from an intranet and what’s required to implement it.”
“Really helped everyone”
“Your workshop was far more useful than any of the other sessions we’ve had with technical consultants and really helped everyone understand the point of what we’re trying to achieve.”
“Without the jargon”
“His work on the launch of a new SharePoint platform has been making a significant difference, and an added bonus is working with someone who explains the value of technology without the jargon!”
“Boost employee engagement”
“I’d definitely recommend ClearBox if you’re in need of some ‘no-baggage’ thinking on how to boost employee engagement with your intranet.”
“Unique among consultants”
“Sam is almost unique among consultants. He combines technical expertise with sound practical advice to ensure you’re well-placed to make your SharePoint launch a success.”
“Covered everything”
“Covered everything we asked for and more, from governance to launch and everything in between… Excellent, thank you”
“A very good course”
“It's made me focus on my communication objectives rather than what problems I'm currently facing... Lots of ideas for development, just a very good course!”
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