Mental Models, Not Features: The SharePoint Training Revolution

28/09/2025 15 min
Mental Models, Not Features: The SharePoint Training Revolution

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Send us a textTraditional SharePoint training fails because it focuses on clicks, not concepts. After two decades of watching adoption stall, I developed something different — The Container Method™. In this episode, I share the story behind this new approach, why it works, and how it transforms SharePoint from a confusing tool into something intuitive and usable.You’ll hear:Why traditional SharePoint training fails and what’s missingThe origin story of The Container Method™, including the metaphors that didn’t work (yes, even sushi boxes)How containers, cabinets, drawers, and labels map directly to SharePoint’s sites, libraries, folders, and metadataReal-world examples showing how this model makes everyday SharePoint tasks faster and simplerDetails of the new Container Method™ End User Course, designed to get people productive with SharePoint in just 60 minutesIf you’re tired of seeing your teams overwhelmed and under-trained, this episode is for you. Learn how to bridge the gap between abstract SharePoint terminology and the way our brains naturally organize information.Special Launch Offer: The Container Method™ End User Course is now live at simplysharepoint.com/sharepoint-essentials-container-method. Get it for just $67 during the launch period (regular price $97).

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