GEAR Up is built entirely on SharePoint Server 2007, using out-of-the-box functionality. You can filter the information in GEAR Up using your role, or answer a series of questions in the survey under Find Resources to get a list of topics and phases most suited to your situation. In addition, you will have access to the latest Get the Point blog entries, as well as the top technical blogs for SharePoint Server on GEAR Up. Visit http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/gearup

Included in the resources offered in GEAR Up is the SharePoint Internal Buzz Kit. The Buzz Kit will help you communicate with your end users and build excitement as your company makes the change to using collaborative workspaces. The Buzz Kit has all the elements you need to build excitement:

• Customizable posters
• Videos for kiosks and presentations
• E-mail templates
• PowerPoint presentation
• Guideline on how to create an internal communication campaign
• Training resources
• How to run training sessions guide

The SharePoint Server 2007 Training for end users included in the Buzz Kit is the Standalone edition that can be immediately downloaded onto the desktop. Also available is a Portal Edition, which allows a company to set up their own learning portal for SharePoint Server. Content can be removed and added to in the Portal Edition, as all content is SCORM compliant. The Portal Edition also has reporting features. The training content includes topics on Collaboration, Search, Enterprise Content Management, Portals and Personalization, Business Intelligence, and Business Processes and Forms.

This collection of resources helps to demonstrate our commitment to your end users. The methodic approach, tactical recommendations and sample starter materials will help you through the complex challenges in stimulating both technology adoption and change management.