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#HDIchat Recap: Is Your Organization Using Gamification?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed gamification and how it's being used in their organizations.
Date Published August 2, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: Has Cloud Adoption Changed Support?

In last week's #HDIchat, we asked participants how cloud adoption has changed support.
Date Published August 2, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Direct the Rider, Motivate the Elephant, and Shape the Path

The best leaders are those who know how to guide their followers, helping them understand what's in it for them.
Date Published July 29, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Metrics: Why Measure Incidents and Requests Separately?

If you are not measuring incidents and service requests separately, start doing it. It’s a big step on the road to better support and service management.
Date Published July 28, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

What Is Backlog?

Backlog is important to both the service provider and its customers and supplies. A clear definition is essential to avoiding miscommunication.
Date Published July 22, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Build Trust for Stellar Customer Service

Loss of trust can mean lost revenue. But with a few simple changes, you can reap all of the benefits that a high trust organization enjoys.
Date Published July 20, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: How Difficult Is It for You to Get the Reports You Want Out of Your ITSM Tool?

Last week's #HDIchat featured some truth-telling about reporting and explored getting what you ask for in your RFP for a ticketing or ITSM tool. How does your organization measure up?
Date Published July 19, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: What Is Your Biggest Project Right Now?

Last week's #HDIchat featured some truth-telling about project management, from single project focus to multiple simultaneous upgrades and changes.
Date Published July 19, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Aspect Software’s KCS Journey: Follow the Recipe

KCS is a methodology that incorporates knowledge as a key component for service delivery and includes specific elements to follow for success.
Date Published July 17, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Why You Should Do Less Incident Management

IT organizations spend considerable time, money, and energy on incident management, but what you should be investing your resources in is what customers want: incident resolution.
Date Published July 15, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016