How to Humanize the Remote Workplace, and Make Your Remote Teams More Resilient

If remote work is going to be a long-haul proposition, we must find new and sustainable ways to ensure our team stays connected and the work is sustainable and fulfilling. Here are three suggestions for how to make that possible.
Date Published February 16, 2021 - Last Updated February 19, 2021

What Are the Characteristics of a Functional Team?

A veteran consultant gives an in-depth definition of the concepts of teamwork, including definitions of the different types of teams and success factors to consider with your team. See if you need to work on your team building with your IT service and support department.
Date Published February 9, 2021 - Last Updated February 19, 2021

Introducing HDI’s Featured Contributors for 2021

These 9 individuals have been selected to provide advice and perspective on the ever-changing IT service and support industry, based on their deep experience in the field. See who’s on the list, and congratulate your colleagues for being outstanding members of our community.
Date Published February 5, 2021 - Last Updated March 18, 2021

7 Steps Leaders Take to Ensure Your Team Can Deliver an Excellent Customer Experience

In this second part of a series on the future of delivering an excellent customer experience in times of uncertainty, a CX expert shares the concrete steps to take to make sure your team has success in exceeding client and customer experiences.
Date Published February 3, 2021 - Last Updated January 29, 2021

Prepare and Energize Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Service in Uncertain Times

In the first of this two-part series on how to deliver good service in the coming months of uncertainty, a customer experience expert shares the characteristics of a team poised to deliver a great experience every time for clients or customers.
Date Published February 2, 2021 - Last Updated January 29, 2021

HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders of 2021

We asked you who were your mentors and gurus in the IT service and support industry, and you responded. Now, we present to you our list of the top thought leaders who helped us navigate a turbulent year and a changing landscape.
Date Published January 27, 2021 - Last Updated February 19, 2021

Here are Three Advantages of Collaborative Support

In a time when our teams are spread out geographically, it’s more important than ever to employ new tools and best practices for collaboration and support. Such collaboration can create many advantages for your team, each team member, and your bottom line.
Date Published January 26, 2021 - Last Updated December 16, 2021

Creating a Culture of Accountability for Results and Respect

In these days of semi-permanent distance work, it’s more important than ever to take the time to take tangible steps to build up the values that are needed for your business to succeed. Here are two key areas of focus to consider for creating accountability at every level.
Date Published January 25, 2021 - Last Updated January 28, 2021

Metric of the Month: Ticket Backlog

Jeff Rumburg explains why ticket backlog is an important metric to measure, illustrates how to measure it, and suggests some performance targets.
Date Published January 19, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

How to Set Quarterly Goals to Show ROI

Keep your team from spreading itself too thin and show the C-suite that you are aligned with company goals at the same time. Here are ways to reflect on whether your team is pulling toward bigger goals, and how to keep everyone engaged in those goals.
Date Published January 19, 2021 - Last Updated January 14, 2021