Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support and Service Management for 2018

These thought leaders are practitioners and consultants in technical support and service management who share insights with the community.
Date Published January 25, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Single Point of Success

Hording of institutional knowledge can create a single point of failure when people leave the service desk.
Date Published January 17, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Performance Management for All Types of Employees

If you want to build a great team, start with one person at a time.
Date Published January 16, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Insight: Contacts per User per Year—and More

Roy illustrates why ratios don’t work for determining staffing levels.
Date Published January 15, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Create a Culture of Caring

To create a culture of caring, you must understand the employee’s perspective and how this impacts the relationship with customers.
Date Published January 14, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

The Feeling of Fluency After Training

Comprehending the information taught in a training class can give you a false sense of security. Applying the concepts learned takes more work.
Date Published January 8, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

The Sophomore Slump at Work, and How to Deal with It

Many organizations see a significant drop in morale for employees in their second year of service.
Date Published December 13, 2018 - Last Updated December 13, 2018

Single Point of Contact: Gregg Gregory

Roy Atkinson talks with Gregg Gregory to discuss teams, teambuilding, and leadership.
Date Published November 27, 2018 - Last Updated December 13, 2018

People Are the Future of IT Support

Your team’s service delivery should include a continuous improvement cycle that asks if you are providing the right service now and for the future.
Date Published November 14, 2018 - Last Updated December 13, 2018

The State of YOU in Technical Support

Now is a good time to reflect and consider what changes you need to make to become the leader you want to be.
Date Published November 13, 2018 - Last Updated December 13, 2018