Advice for First-Time IT Service and Support Managers

We asked our HDI Thought Leaders what words of wisdom they might give to those stepping into the managerial role for the first time. Here is what they had to say.
Date Published January 17, 2023 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

IT Ticket Lifecycle Superpowers

How you label your tickets can determine what tickets remain in limbo. Here is a way to analyze your ticket labeling process.
Date Published January 5, 2023 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

The Effects of Growing Complexities in Public Cloud Services

With the exponential growth of the use of cloud services, there have been a growing number of questions for how to maintain service with cloud solutions. Here, April Miller explores several concerns.
Date Published January 4, 2023 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

Transform Your Vendors into Partners to Enhance the Customer Experience

How you manage vendor relationships may make all the difference in CX. Here are some practical suggestions for how to maintain the right focus in the process.
Date Published January 3, 2023 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

Why Service Desk Is A Key Essential Component of Collaboration

Collaboration doesn’t happen by itself - it is fostered across the organization. Here is how technology can help an organization facilitate this process.
Date Published December 13, 2022 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

The Changing Face of Conferences

In preparation for Service Management World in Orlando mid-November, HDI thought leader Doug Rabold reflects on the new landscape of the post-pandemic conference scene.
Date Published November 8, 2022 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

What to Know to Successfully Transition Teams to Hybrid Work Mode

The new work environment requires a thoughtful reappraisal of how best to support your team and maintain company culture. Here is what to consider.
Date Published September 27, 2022 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

How to Preserve Relationships Remotely

Remote work can be lonely. Here are some practical steps to take to ensure that everyone feels connected on your team.
Date Published September 26, 2022 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

The Future of IT Service Management

In this IndustryVoices piece, Venkat Balasubramanian, Vice President of Product Management at Freshworks discusses how industries can best integrate automation in the future of IT service.
Date Published August 31, 2022 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

The What and Why of Digital Transformation

For true transformative change to take hold, it requires a fundamental redefinition of what IT service management is. Also, it’s not a one-and-done process.
Date Published August 30, 2022 - Last Updated January 20, 2023