The document discusses common challenges with SharePoint deployments and provides steps to ensure success. More than half of SharePoint deployments are stalled, struggling or failed according to surveys. Lack of expertise, strategic plans, adoption and governance are the top reasons for lack of success. While IT owns SharePoint for most organizations, ownership needs to be shared across departments for successful deployments. The document outlines 10 steps for successful SharePoint deployments, including stakeholder support, business value planning, usability, roadmaps, expertise, and governance policies.