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Avoid the Blame Game in Customer Service

Customer satisfaction surveys should be short and should ask about things that contribute to continual improvement in the quality of service and the customer experience.
Date Published August 4, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: What's Your Greatest Challenge?

In last week's #HDIchat, we asked you to share your greatest challenges.
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

#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: What's the Buzz in Your Organization?

In last week's #HDIchat, we asked you to share the buzz from your organization: DevOps? ITIL? Enterprise service management? We also asked you to share your trusted sources for industry information.
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: 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