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A Deeper Look into Self-Service Metrics

There is so much more information that can be gleaned from metrics beyond the raw numbers offered about self-help page views. In this second installment of the Self-Service Metrics series, Chris Chagnon offers key steps to take to turn data into action.
Date Published January 5, 2021 - Last Updated January 14, 2021

Include Your Team’s Input in Decision Making to Increase Buy-in

Too often, new initiatives are derailed because frontline workers have not been brought in for input at the early stages of planning. If you include employee input, your organization might benefit, as employees will feel valued and want to see new processes succeed.
Date Published January 4, 2021 - Last Updated December 23, 2020

Metric of the Month: Tickets Prevented

The savings service desks see from preventing tickets go beyond direct support costs.
Date Published December 30, 2020 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

Metric of the Month: Average Speed of Answer

Jeff Rumburg tackles one of the most widely tracked metrics in the technical support industry, Average Speed of Answer.
Date Published December 29, 2020 - Last Updated January 20, 2023

A Map for Service Desk Improvement

A well-done value stream map helps organizations understand what the customer values and the most efficient way of delivering that value.
Date Published December 28, 2020 - Last Updated December 14, 2020

Problem Management Defined

The value of a good problem management practice is more than just identifying and resolving causes of incidents.
Date Published December 27, 2020 - Last Updated December 16, 2020

7 Ways Technical Support Agents Can Make Their Customers Feel Important

Customers, either internal or external, are people first. Treat them as such and you will stand a better chance of providing quality service, even when things go wrong. Here are seven tips for IT service professionals to communicate with customers with empathy.
Date Published December 26, 2020 - Last Updated December 14, 2020

Implement a Successful Bot Strategy in 12 Steps

While the implementation process for a chatbot is relatively easy, you must establish a strategy that lets you experiment and learn from the experience.
Date Published December 23, 2020 - Last Updated December 14, 2020

Three Things for Service Desks and Service Managers to Do in 2020

Phyllis Drucker offers a bit of help identifying IT improvements that will take your service up a notch.
Date Published December 22, 2020 - Last Updated December 14, 2020

Are You an “IT Flat Earther?”

If the metrics you use look great, but your end users aren’t completely in love with your service, you might be an IT Flat Earther.
Date Published December 21, 2020 - Last Updated December 14, 2020