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Unlike a project, which has a defined start and end date, a process has only an effective start date. But you can't "set it and forget it." Here's how to manage your processes effectively across their lifecycles.
Tag(s): supportworld, leadership, continual service improvement, ITSM, IT service management, practices and processes, process management, process-improvement
Date Published December 14, 2023 - Last Updated December 12, 2023

 
Sweeping change takes time. The key to success is having a vision but taking action in small increments that can be absorbed into a corporate culture of improvement.
Tag(s): supportworld, leadership, change management, IT service management, ITSM, IT-business alignment, organizational change management
Date Published December 13, 2023 - Last Updated December 12, 2023

 
A successful organizational culture is built upon a combination of factors that collectively shape the values, behaviors, and practices within a company. Here are some suggestions for building a winning culture.
Tag(s): supportworld, leadership, collaboration, culture, employee engagement, employee satisfaction
Date Published December 12, 2023 - Last Updated December 12, 2023

 
When marketing and IT come together, it can have a transformative impact on an organization. Here's how.
Tag(s): supportworld, leadership, business value, marketing
Date Published December 11, 2023 - Last Updated December 12, 2023

 
We've all made our share of errors as managers, and there are countless horror stories on the internet about management gone wrong. Read on for a selection of things you shouldn't be doing when managing people.
Tag(s): supportworld, people, employee engagement, employee satisfaction, leadership, performance management
Date Published December 7, 2023 - Last Updated December 4, 2023

 
Join a team of technical support, service management and experience management leaders who share their knowledge with the HDI community. Be the thought leader others follow!
Tag(s): supportworld, community, industry, IT service management, technical support
Date Published December 6, 2023 - Last Updated February 16, 2024

 
A service desk team is (or should be) an enabled, competent, capable, confident, respected, and passionate team of people who are dedicated to helping other people be successful, realize value, and achieve results.Is yours?
Tag(s): supportworld, culture, employee satisfaction, employee engagement, people, service management
Date Published December 5, 2023 - Last Updated December 4, 2023

 
"Don't fix what's not broke" may be true to an extent, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be evolving our processes to ensure we're delivering exceptional results-based outcomes and value.
Tag(s): supportworld, ITIL, IT service management, process management, process-improvement
Date Published December 4, 2023 - Last Updated December 4, 2023

 
While the world is focused on ChatGPT and other automated research/writing applications, most ITSM tools already offer capabilities to support applications for IT support. Read on to learn about three things you can do with AI today.
Tag(s): supportworld, automation, self-service, artificial intelligence
Date Published December 1, 2023 - Last Updated November 29, 2023

 
Balancing the demands of daily operations with the need to innovate can feel like walking on a tightrope. Here's what leaders can do to cultivate an innovative mindset within their teams.
Tag(s): supportworld, agile, best practice, service strategy
Date Published November 30, 2023 - Last Updated November 29, 2023