Joel Oleson presented 10 steps for successful SharePoint deployment: 1) Wake up and confront reality by understanding your goals and resources. 2) Create a detailed plan. 3) Get an executive sponsor with a clear vision. 4) Build a diverse skilled team. 5) Build SharePoint as a service, not just install software. 6) Define clear policies and standards. 7) Invest in a scalable information architecture. 8) Manage change through a staged deployment. 9) Focus on adoption. 10) Keep your deployment simple. The presentation emphasized governance, a phased approach, and focusing on user adoption over complex technical features.