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Surveying the Landscape of Tech Support

HDI’s The State of Tech Support 2023 is an invaluable resource as you plan for an uncertain future. And it is available to all HDI community members for free.
Date Published June 7, 2023 - Last Updated February 20, 2024

How Do You Illustrate Business Value of the Service Desk

Too often, IT departments use metrics and language that don’t translate outside the department. Here are some suggestions to help.
Date Published June 7, 2023 - Last Updated February 20, 2024

Escape from Hell Desk

IT service and support should not be unending waves of stress. Here is how to lower the temperature and improve customer satisfaction.
Date Published June 6, 2023 - Last Updated February 20, 2024

Knowledge is Power in IT Service and Support

Here is an argument for how knowledge management and knowledge-centered support can supercharge your IT support observation.
Date Published June 5, 2023 - Last Updated February 20, 2024

What to Do and What to Avoid for Your Knowledge Management Program

Here’s a roadmap for an effective KM approach, and the detours that can slow down the process.
Date Published June 5, 2023 - Last Updated February 16, 2024

Surveying Your Customers - Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes

Poorly constructed or poorly executed surveys can do more harm than good with the customer relationship. Here are pitfalls to avoid.
Date Published May 24, 2023 - Last Updated May 8, 2024

Surveying Your Customers - Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes

Poorly constructed or poorly executed surveys can do more harm than good with the customer relationship. Here are pitfalls to avoid.
Date Published May 24, 2023 - Last Updated May 8, 2024

Five Important Skills Service Desk Managers Should Develop

Great managers practice great management skills. Here are a few suggestions for what to work on when you step into a managerial role.
Date Published May 24, 2023 - Last Updated February 20, 2024

“Do what you’re afraid to do.”

We ask a few questions of Esther Pham, Director, Enterprise Service Desk at WBM, and a member of the HDI Strategic Advisory Board. She says it’s important to embrace challenges.
Date Published May 23, 2023 - Last Updated February 20, 2024

Achieving Great Experience for Less

Scaling support doesn’t mean just having a service portal. Here is a deeper look at how to do it.
Date Published May 17, 2023 - Last Updated February 20, 2024