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No, Value Stream Management is Not the “New ITSM”

Every few years it seems like there’s some new trend that seems eerily similar to ITSM. There are so many buzzwords and trendy practices in IT. It’s hard to determine what practices are worth evaluating and implementing. This year, the

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IT Reset: How to Re-Prioritize IT Initiatives During COVID-19

CIOs have had their work cut out for them over the last few months. The sudden shift to remote work has put pressure on IT to create solutions for remote workers using technology that perhaps was older or less capable,

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Outcomes vs Outputs: The Real Proof of IT’s Value

The typical workday looks much different today than it did just a few months ago. Instead of driving to work and walking into the building, employees are going online and signing in to their messaging or collaboration tools. Instead of

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The New Role of the Service Desk Agent

What is the future service desk agent? Instead of fearing the future, it's time to redefine the role. AI is disrupting almost every part of IT and the service desk is no exception. In fact, service desk agents may be

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ITSM is More Than Just Numbers on a Spreadsheet

This article was inspired by Mel Kerner, whose insightful comments on a recent LinkedIn post of mine started my wheels turning about the heart of service delivery. Measuring and demonstrating the business value of IT is one of the biggest

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Future-Proofing Higher Education With Employee Experience

Higher education is facing many obstacles. The entire industry has shifted over the last few years and many higher education institutions are having to adjust how they operate to meet those changes. This article will explore how employee experience and

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AI: The Key To a Human Employee Experience

Employees expect a personalized experience in their use of technology at work. This is due to the proliferation of technology in our personal lives. Think about how employees interact with technology at home. When they wake up, they ask Alexa

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What Should Your Customer Experience Look Like & How Do You Get There?

Recently, I’ve been sharing about customer expectations and while understanding those expectations is important, you also have to have a plan for how to meet those expectations. I am referring to the customer experience, of course. The customer experience includes

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Are You Prepared to Meet Customer Expectations in 2020?

In November 2018, I examined a few ways customer expectations have changed due to technology and what organizations, especially IT, need to know to stay competitive. Today, we reflect on how those expectations have changed in a short amount of

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Focusing on Technology May Kill Your Business

I know the technology wishlists of many CEOs. They want newer technology, faster technology and the shiniest, most fully-featured tools. While technology is not a bad thing to have on any wishlist, it shouldn’t be at the top of it

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