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What Are the Characteristics of a Functional Team?

A veteran consultant gives an in-depth definition of the concepts of teamwork, including definitions of the different types of teams and success factors to consider with your team. See if you need to work on your team building with your IT service and support department.
Date Published February 9, 2021 - Last Updated February 19, 2021

The Future of Customer Care is Voice Activated

While voice-enabled customer care still has some technological hurdles to surmount, it is already being rapidly adopted as a go-to service for customer care because it offers convenient access to businesses on the customer’s schedule, and levels the playing field of communication for many customers.
Date Published February 8, 2021 - Last Updated February 11, 2021

Introducing HDI’s Featured Contributors for 2021

These 9 individuals have been selected to provide advice and perspective on the ever-changing IT service and support industry, based on their deep experience in the field. See who’s on the list, and congratulate your colleagues for being outstanding members of our community.
Date Published February 5, 2021 - Last Updated March 18, 2021

7 Steps Leaders Take to Ensure Your Team Can Deliver an Excellent Customer Experience

In this second part of a series on the future of delivering an excellent customer experience in times of uncertainty, a CX expert shares the concrete steps to take to make sure your team has success in exceeding client and customer experiences.
Date Published February 3, 2021 - Last Updated January 29, 2021

Prepare and Energize Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Service in Uncertain Times

In the first of this two-part series on how to deliver good service in the coming months of uncertainty, a customer experience expert shares the characteristics of a team poised to deliver a great experience every time for clients or customers.
Date Published February 2, 2021 - Last Updated January 29, 2021

Make Your Budget a Discussion

Budgets are tight in the post-COVID-19 era. It will be more important than ever to ensure that you can justify every line item. Here are five tips for telling the story of your proposed budget in a way that creates a conversation and gets results.
Date Published February 1, 2021 - Last Updated December 16, 2021

HDI’s Top 25 Thought Leaders of 2021

We asked you who were your mentors and gurus in the IT service and support industry, and you responded. Now, we present to you our list of the top thought leaders who helped us navigate a turbulent year and a changing landscape.
Date Published January 27, 2021 - Last Updated February 19, 2021

Here are Three Advantages of Collaborative Support

In a time when our teams are spread out geographically, it’s more important than ever to employ new tools and best practices for collaboration and support. Such collaboration can create many advantages for your team, each team member, and your bottom line.
Date Published January 26, 2021 - Last Updated December 16, 2021

Creating a Culture of Accountability for Results and Respect

In these days of semi-permanent distance work, it’s more important than ever to take the time to take tangible steps to build up the values that are needed for your business to succeed. Here are two key areas of focus to consider for creating accountability at every level.
Date Published January 25, 2021 - Last Updated January 28, 2021

Don't Overlook the Goldmine of Data Supplied By Field Technicians

A service call should never be just a service call. Instead, it can be an opportunity to gather important information about the in-field experience of your customers and clients with your tech products. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about the customer experience.
Date Published January 20, 2021 - Last Updated January 14, 2021