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FAQs: Metrics, Measures, and KPIs, Part 2

Tracking metrics, measures, and KPIs is critical to understanding how your support center is performing.
Date Published August 22, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

What Do Uber and Self-Driving Cars Have to Do with the Service Portal?

With new technology, IT can deliver a service request catalog that’s as innovative as Uber and as automated as a self-driving car.
Date Published August 17, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

How Old Is It in IT years?

If your organization has an ITSM tool or suite that hasn’t been updated or replaced in five years, you might be at a disadvantage.
Date Published August 16, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Lessons in Leadership: Reflections from David Ratcliffe

David Ratcliffe was named one of HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support and Service Management. Learn what motivates David to be involved in the community.
Date Published August 15, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Difficult Performance Conversations: The 5 Ws for Success

Whether you are holding a coaching meeting, a monthly one-on-one, or a more difficult conversation, you want both results and to maintain the relationship with the employee.
Date Published August 15, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Turbocharge Your Metrics with Benchmarking!

The power of benchmarking combined with an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship of tech support KPIs cannot be overstated.
Date Published August 15, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

No More Nonpologies: Apologize to Customers Like You Mean It

In customer support, an insincere apology can make an angry customer angrier. Leslie O’Flahavan offers three tips for writing a heartfelt apology.
Date Published August 15, 2017 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

Next-Generation Service and Support in a Mobile-First, Cloud-First World, Part 1

This primer seeks to help IT organizations evolve their service and support models to optimize the value of the cloud and mobility.
Date Published August 15, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Next-Generation Service and Support in a Mobile-First, Cloud-First World, Part 2

Take a look at the trends that are shaping the future of service and support.
Date Published August 15, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017

Create Dashboards with Your Audience in Mind

Don’t let your service management reporting metrics end up in the trash. Know your audience and report the metrics that matter to them in a timely manner.
Date Published August 15, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017