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Metric of the Month: First Contact Resolution Rate

FCR is a measure of how effectively your service desk conducts its business, and customer satisfaction is strongly correlated with FCR.
Date Published July 12, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Lessons in Leadership: Reflections from Stephen Mann

Stephen Mann was named one of HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support and Service Management. Learn what motivates Stephen to be involved in the community.

Date Published July 11, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

#HDIchat Recap: Is ITIL Still Relevant?

Is ITIL still relevant amidst the rise of other frameworks and methodologies?
Date Published July 10, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Disabled Technology Is Useless Technology

Having access to the organization’s ITSM tool on mobile devices is valuable for desktop support teams, who often encounter drive-by requests.
Date Published July 6, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

#HDIchat Recap: I Wish My Staff Understood ______.

We all have expectations about what our support center staff members do know and what they should know. Sometimes, these expectations are not met.
Date Published July 5, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Lessons in Leadership: Reflections from Ryan Ogilvie

Ryan Ogilvie was named one of HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support and Service Management. Learn what motivates Ryan to be involved in the community.
Date Published July 5, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

7 Tips for ITSM Consultants

Consider this advice to be a successful IT service management consultant.
Date Published June 29, 2017 - Last Updated January 2, 2018

#HDIchat Recap: How Do You Handle Staff Vacation Time?

It’s summertime in the northern hemisphere, and many people are taking vacation. That includes people who work in support centers, where staffing levels can be critical.
Date Published June 28, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

What Works in Training: Make It Challenging!

Making learning challenging is a best practice and a research-proven technique for helping training work.
Date Published June 28, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Lessons in Leadership: Reflections from Matt Hooper

Matt Hooper was named one of HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support and Service Management. Learn what motivates Matt to be involved in the community.
Date Published June 27, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017