The Advancement Myth: Rethink Leadership Strategies to Empower Growth

What kind of work would you expect from someone if they accepted that their work was inherently less valuable and advancement was a myth?
Date Published May 9, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Lessons in Leadership: Reflections from Roy Atkinson

Roy Atkinson was named one of HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support and Service Management. Learn what motivates Roy to be involved in the community.
Date Published May 4, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

3 Tips to Help You Hire an Amazing IT Service Desk Manager

We often hear about the skills drought in IT and how difficult it is to find qualified staff. Follow these steps to improve your chances of finding the right candidate.
Date Published March 21, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

KCS Coaching to Change Behavior

Coaching is a critical strategy for the implementation and ongoing health of the knowledge base.
Date Published March 15, 2017 - Last Updated August 15, 2018

#HDIchat Recap: What Are You Doing to Improve Team Relationships?

HDI research shows that team relationships are the most important factor in employee satisfaction. What are you doing to improve team relationships?
Date Published March 2, 2017 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

What Works in Training: Context Alignment

Identify areas where your training could be more realistic and more closely aligned to the support center workplace context.
Date Published February 22, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Customer Service: Talk the Way People Talk

If you want customers to trust you, you can develop that trust by speaking to them in a natural, human way.
Date Published February 9, 2017 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Rewards, Recognition, and Customer Service

Learn what support center analysts really want when it comes to rewards and recognition.
Date Published February 8, 2017 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Driving Automation in Technical Support Centers

For technical support centers, technology and automation can play a role in improving performance and controlling costs.
Date Published February 2, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

What Is the New Face of IT?

The support center has been called “the face of IT” because it is where customers and users of information technology interact with the IT department. But everything has changed.
Date Published February 1, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017