The Value of the WHY in Your Knowledge Base

Explaining WHY something is important in your knowledge base makes the information relevant and increases the value it brings to the business you serve.
Date Published April 10, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

The Importance of Harmonizing Skills for Your Service Desk

Having complementary skill sets on your service desk team is critical for effective problem solving and decision-making.
Date Published April 9, 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

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

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 Power of Story for Your Data

There’s a story somewhere in your data. You just need to learn how to tell it.
Date Published March 12, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Telling Your (Business Value) Story

IT organizations that struggle to describe how they deliver value describe value in terms of technology or activities or cost rather than in terms of business value.
Date Published March 6, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Diversity and Inclusion in a Digital Age

Diversity and inclusion are part of smarter service and better business practices that we can all embrace.
Date Published February 26, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019

Metric of the Month: Agent to Supervisor Ratio

Finding the right balance in your agent to supervisor ratio includes tradeoffs, as Jeff Rumburg explains.
Date Published February 20, 2019 - Last Updated December 17, 2019