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Single Point of Contact: Fancy Mills

Roy Atkinson interviews Fancy Mills to discuss the value of training to both the individual and the organization, new ventures for HDI, and more.
Date Published January 23, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Single Point of Success

Hording of institutional knowledge can create a single point of failure when people leave the service desk.
Date Published January 17, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Performance Management for All Types of Employees

If you want to build a great team, start with one person at a time.
Date Published January 16, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Insight: Contacts per User per Year—and More

Roy illustrates why ratios don’t work for determining staffing levels.
Date Published January 15, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Create a Culture of Caring

To create a culture of caring, you must understand the employee’s perspective and how this impacts the relationship with customers.
Date Published January 14, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Service Desk 2020

With advancements in service desk tools, why are so many service desks operating the same way they did 20 years ago?
Date Published January 9, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

The Feeling of Fluency After Training

Comprehending the information taught in a training class can give you a false sense of security. Applying the concepts learned takes more work.
Date Published January 8, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Why IT Service Management (Still) Matters

ITSM exists in every organization that leverages technology in achieving business results. But good ITSM has to be more than just answering the phone or making a change.
Date Published January 4, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

The State of Technical Support in 2019

Contrary to reports that tech support is diminishing with advances in artificial intelligence and automation, the support industry is holding steady.
Date Published January 3, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Omnichannel Service Channels Are Here

Learn how to implement a multifaceted effort for your service desk.
Date Published December 26, 2018 - Last Updated April 3, 2019