This document outlines the key factors for a successful enterprise social network (ESN) implementation, including clarity of vision, integration, sponsorship and participation, and community management. It discusses defining the vision, mapping initiatives to business value, implementing social initiatives, driving success through engagement, and evaluating impact. Specific steps in the social journey are defined, and examples of use cases, integration options, and content curation challenges are provided. The document concludes by advising which collaboration tools are best suited for different audience sizes, content types, and levels of urgency.