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Level 0.5: Automation and Support

Automation could potentially move more of the repetitive work out of Level 1 and allow tech support analysts to take on more complex tickets.
Date Published September 15, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

There Is More Than One Way to Do Problem Management

Problem management doesn’t have to be complicated, and there is no wrong way of doing it, as long as it functions well and provides for the outcomes expected.
Date Published September 14, 2016 - Last Updated December 1, 2017

#HDIchat Recap: What Role Does the Service Desk Play in Information Security?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed the role of the service desk in information security.
Date Published September 13, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: Which Skills Are You Looking for When You Hire for the Support Center?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed sought-after skills for new hires to the support center.
Date Published September 13, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Metrics: The Effects of Shift-Left

If your support center is taking on a Shift-Left strategy, be aware that your metrics will change, and not always in a direction that looks good.
Date Published September 12, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Lean Service Management at John Deere

Learn what John Deere did to engineer a lean service management structure and quality improvement roadmap designed to make the organization easier to do business with.
Date Published September 8, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

What Happened to Bimodal IT?

The bimodal IT model aims to be slow and careful with the critical and legacy infrastructure, but fast in delivering user and customer facing applications and services.
Date Published September 7, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Focus on Self-Service: Level 0

As tech support embraces a shift-left strategy, self-service can play an important role, reducing the volume of simple, repetitive contacts and reducing costs.
Date Published August 31, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Workforce Enablement: Get Engaged and Go with the Flow

Workforce enablement operates with the belief that engaged employees will do good, efficient work.
Date Published August 31, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: Which Learning Events Do You Attend and Why?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants shared the events they attend for professional development and why they attend those events in particular.
Date Published August 30, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016