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Help Us Recognize Emerging IT Talent: Introducing HDI’s Rising Stars Program

Discover HDI’s Rising Stars program, celebrating early-career professionals shaping the future of IT service and support. Nominate a Rising Star today!
Date Published July 7, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

5 Insights from HDI’s “State of Tech Support in 2025”

Discover five key insights from HDI's "State of Tech Support in 2025" report. From AI integration to economic challenges, learn how tech support organizations are navigating disruptions, improving service quality, and prioritizing employee morale.
Date Published July 2, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

MythBusters: We Created Shadow IT. Now Let Us Fix the Dark Threat.

MythBusters: We Created Shadow IT. Not out of malice—but out of inflexibility. By making it hard to get what teams need, we forced workarounds. Shadow IT is not a rebellion; it is a signal. It is time to fix the systems that broke trust, and lead with clarity, ownership, and human connection.
Date Published July 1, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

6 techniques to get to the root cause of an IT outage

Recurring IT issues? These six root cause analysis techniques can help your Service Desk take the lead in preventing outages and improving uptime.
Date Published June 25, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

How I Became the Chief Human-in-the-Loop Officer

AI isn’t going away — but neither are the humans behind it. Susan Smith shares her journey from “other duties as assigned” to human-in-the-loop leadership.
Date Published June 24, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

How to create IT Leaders with effective talent management

Building great IT leaders takes more than luck — it takes intention. This post breaks down key talent strategies to develop and retain your future tech leaders.
Date Published June 18, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

5 Ways to Offer Meaningful Feedback

Stars and smileys won’t move the needle. Here’s how to collect actionable feedback that improves service and builds trust with your customers and analysts alike.
Date Published June 17, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

How to harness the strategic potential of your service desk

Unlock your service desk’s full potential. Learn how to transform it from a reactive support function into a strategic asset that drives business value.
Date Published June 16, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

5 Moments That Rewired My Thinking at SupportWorld Live 2025

This is not another "Top 5 Sessions" type of list – these are the five moments that challenged me during SupportWorld Live 2025. Can they do the same for you?

Date Published June 10, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026

Row, Row, Row Your Boat…

Great service desks run in sync. Learn how clear roles, real-time feedback, and thoughtful leadership drive efficiency, culture, and customer outcomes.
Date Published June 9, 2025 - Last Updated January 7, 2026