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10 Tips for Automation and Reporting

Employ these 10 tips on automation and reporting for service desk success.
Date Published April 4, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

The Secret Ingredients to a Great Service Culture

No matter how good your processes and technology, without a steady people strategy, you will not be able to achieve a great service culture.
Date Published April 3, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

FAQ: What Is Your Definition of First Contact Resolution?

An HDIConnect member is looking for a definition of First Contact Resolution. Paul Dooley shares his answer.
Date Published April 2, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

The generational gap can lead to frustration and conflict within the workplace, but if done right, can lead to stronger teams and better service to our customers.
Date Published March 28, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

ITIL 4, Part 1: Our Language Is About to Change

Opinions about ITIL are varied, but almost everyone agrees it has given information technology (IT) a common language. ITIL 4 brings a major conceptual change.
Date Published March 27, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Metric of the Month: Ticket Handle Time

Ticket handle time is the average time that an agent spends on a service desk ticket and affects costs and staffing.
Date Published March 26, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Single Point of Contact: Doug Tedder

Roy Atkinson interviewed Doug Tedder about Enterprise Service Management, the VeriSM™ approach, the value of training, and more.
Date Published March 21, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Why IT Needs HR and Vice-Versa: Strategies for Enterprise Service Management

Enterprise service management enables organizations to utilize a single operating model for all providers that offer goods and services internally.
Date Published March 20, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Self-Service Metrics, Part 1: Demystifying the Terminology Behind Analytics

How do you know that your self-service portal is effective? Take a close look at your analytics.
Date Published March 19, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

The Confidence of the Incompetent: Why Bad Leaders Are Hard to Help

Alma Miller illustrates why bad leaders are so hard to help and how to prevent this from becoming a roadblock.
Date Published March 14, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019