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This article discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations for Generative AI in IT support, drawing parallels to past AI developments and emphasizing the enduring value of human connection in service delivery.
     
    
        Date Published September 3, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
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        Date Published August 29, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Generative AI: Psychotherapy, Shia LaBeouf, Disney Princesses & A Leaders Guide to Hope (PART II)
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In part one of this series, we discussed what leaders are facing when it comes to Generative AI. Looking at the IT support landscape related to Generative AI — there are two...
     
    
        Date Published August 26, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the contact center and IT service desk sectors, yet many organizations are just beginning to navigate this transformative journey. While AI promises enhanced workforce efficiency and improved customer value, achieving full integration and maturity...
     
    
        Date Published August 26, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Discover best practices for standardizing, automating, and enabling your change management practices to meet modern business demands.
     
    
        Date Published August 26, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Meet Tony North, a featured speaker at HDI's Service Management World! Tony's session, "Agile Framework with Lean Methodologies," offers valuable strategies for IT and service management professionals.
     
    
        Date Published August 26, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Adopting Enterprise Service Management is more than applying ITSM principles across the organization. Use these nine recommendations to set on the right path!
     
    
        Date Published August 23, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Learn how you can bridge the communication gap in your organization.
     
    
        Date Published August 19, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Discover how one leader turned a struggling service desk into a high-performing team. This inspiring account reveals innovative tactics to slash backlogs, streamline processes, and ignite team spirit - essential reading for IT leaders who face growth challenges."
     
    
        Date Published August 13, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025
    
    
  
    
  
        
        
        Discover how to embed an operations mindset into your development teams for improved collaboration, efficiency, and product quality. Learn practical strategies to overcome common pitfalls and build a DevOps culture that drives success.
     
    
        Date Published August 13, 2024 - Last Updated January 7, 2025