Measuring Operational Efficiency and Value: Use Metrics to Tell the Business Story

Learn what the business or IT partner wants to know, and then look at your current reports and metrics to see if they answer the question.
Date Published December 15, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Knowledge Management Is Not Optional

To adopt a knowledge management strategy, First American had to embrace the idea that KM is a requirement for continuous improvement and sustainable success for the service desk.
Date Published December 15, 2016 - Last Updated July 19, 2018

Support Centers Contribute Value with Problem Management

Detection and referral of problems is an important way in which the support center contributes to the overall improvement of any organization’s IT environment.
Date Published December 14, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Knowing What Works in Training

The more senses we use in learning something, the easier it is to remember. We also know that telling people information alone does not mean that it is understood nor remembered, much less used on the job.
Date Published December 13, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Why Excellent Service Is More Important Now

Providing trustworthy advice and helping to steer customers in the right direction are more important now than the ability to provide hardware and software services.
Date Published December 7, 2016 - Last Updated January 4, 2017

#HDIchat Recap: What Is Your Favorite Metric?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed their favorite metrics.
Date Published December 6, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Pick the Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support for 2016

Who has made an impact on the technical support industry? Help us put together the list of HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support.
Date Published December 5, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Focus on Enterprise Service Management

Enterprise service management provides an opportunity for IT to assume a vital role within the organization, bringing specific expertise and experience to the enterprise as a whole.
Date Published December 1, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

People and Personalities: Tips for Navigating Workplace Relationships

One of the top reasons people leave an organization is because of personality differences. But there are two easy barometers you can use to adapt to others and communicate more successfully.
Date Published December 1, 2016 - Last Updated September 8, 2017

Focus on Improvement: Making the Case to Your Management

Until you can show the value the support center contributes to the business, it will be difficult to get approval for any substantial improvements the support center needs.
Date Published December 1, 2016 - Last Updated October 31, 2016