IT Service Management Collaborative Articles

How do you secure and protect your CMDB data from unauthorized access and modification?

Learn how to secure and protect your CMDB data from unauthorized access and modification with these best practices and tips for CMDB security and integrity.

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How do you use configuration management tools and techniques to support audit objectives and processes?

11 contributions 1 week ago

Learn how to use configuration management tools and techniques to support audit objectives and processes in IT service management. Discover the three main steps and…

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How do you document and report on service changes and lessons learned?

19 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to document and report on service changes and lessons learned, using the best practices of ITIL. Follow these four steps to transition service changes…

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What are the benefits and challenges of socialization in ITSM?

32 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to use socialization to create and share tacit knowledge in ITSM, overcome the challenges, and apply the knowledge creation cycle.

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How do you use the CSI register to prioritize and track improvement initiatives?

17 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to create and use the CSI register, a tool that helps you prioritize and track improvement initiatives for your IT services.

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How do you manage change and innovation in service operation without compromising stability and reliability?

22 contributions 2 weeks ago

Learn how to assess and improve your service operation capabilities using the service operation maturity model, a framework for IT service management.

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How do you avoid common pitfalls and risks in IT service contracts?

18 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the differences and similarities between SLAs and contracts, and how to avoid common pitfalls and risks in IT service contracts.

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How do you balance ITSM agility and stability to ensure service quality and reliability?

17 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to apply the SVS framework to improve your ITSM governance and balance agility and stability in service delivery.

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How do you assess the reliability and validity of ITSM knowledge sources?

18 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to evaluate the quality and relevance of different forms of information that you use for ITSM decision-making, problem-solving, and service improvement.

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What are the common challenges and risks of SLA negotiation in ITSM?

26 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to deal with the common issues and risks of SLA negotiation in ITSM, such as objectives, risks, costs, and changes, and how to achieve a win-win SLA.

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How do you prioritize and manage service desk backlog and requests in an agile way?

24 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to use agile principles and practices to prioritize and manage your service desk backlog and requests, and deliver better value to your customers.

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How do you measure and improve the quality of IT service design processes?

14 contributions 3 months ago

Learn the principles and methods for measuring and improving the quality of IT service design processes, such as service design package, SLA, service blueprint, and…

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What are the key metrics and KPIs for measuring incident response time?

19 contributions 4 months ago

Learn what are the key metrics and KPIs for incident response time, and how to use them to optimize your IT service management process and performance.

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How do you define and maintain a CMDB scope that aligns with your ITSM goals?

21 contributions

Learn how to define and maintain a CMDB scope that covers the essential configuration items and data for your ITSM processes and objectives.

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How do you handle changes and updates to your service catalog?

29 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the steps, benefits, and challenges of changing your service catalog, and how to get certified in service catalog management for ITSM.

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What are the best practices for negotiating SLA metrics and targets in ITSM?

12 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to negotiate effective SLA metrics and targets in ITSM, based on the ITIL framework and industry standards, and improve your IT service quality…

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How do you foster a culture of collaboration and innovation among ITSM functions and teams?

13 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to create a cohesive and creative ITSM environment by following these six tips to foster collaboration and innovation among ITSM functions and teams.

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How do you choose the right tools and methods for collecting and analyzing SLIs in ITSM?

10 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to choose the best tools and methods for collecting and analyzing service level indicators (SLIs) in IT service management (ITSM).

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How do you review and update your service catalog metrics and KPIs to keep them relevant and useful?

13 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to review and update your service catalog metrics and KPIs to measure and improve your IT service performance and value.

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What are the key elements of a service design package and why are they important?

9 contributions 5 months ago

Learn what a service design package (SDP) is and why it is important for IT service management. Discover the key elements of an SDP and how they can help you design…

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How do you integrate ITSM with other IT domains, such as cybersecurity, cloud, or AI?

19 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn the benefits and challenges of ITSM integration with other IT domains, and the best practices and tools to achieve it.

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How do you plan and execute a smooth transition and integration of new or changed IT suppliers and services?

8 contributions 2 months ago

Learn about the supplier management lifecycle and stages in ITSM, and how to transition and integrate new or changed IT suppliers and services.

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What are the best practices for monitoring and reporting IT service performance?

23 contributions 4 months ago

Learn the differences and similarities between SLAs and contracts, and how to monitor and report IT service performance, and improve customer satisfaction and…

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How do you handle escalations and complaints from customers or stakeholders in service operation?

17 contributions

Learn some best practices for managing escalations and complaints from customers or stakeholders in service operation. Improve your reputation, satisfaction, and…

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How do you train and develop your staff to perform incident management tasks effectively?

21 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to train and develop your staff with the skills, knowledge, and tools to perform incident management tasks effectively and efficiently.

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What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for ITSM operations monitoring and reporting?

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Learn about the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for ITSM operations monitoring and reporting, and how to use them effectively.

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How do you choose the best change management tool for your ITSM project?

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Learn how to select the best change management tool for your ITSM project based on six key factors: framework, types, metrics, collaboration, scalability, and…

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How do you handle data replication and backup in high availability architecture?

8 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn how to handle data replication and backup in high availability architecture, and why they are important for your IT service management. Discover the methods…

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How do you design and develop new or modified services for your service portfolio?

7 contributions

Learn a systematic and agile approach to design and develop new or modified services for your service portfolio in IT service management.

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How do you apply the four dimensions of ITSM in your daily work?

22 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to use the four dimensions of ITSM: organizations and people, information and technology, partners and suppliers, and value streams and processes, with…

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What are the benefits and challenges of adopting an agile IT Service Management framework?

13 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how agile ITSM can improve your IT service delivery and support, what are the challenges and trade-offs of adopting an agile ITSM framework, and how to…

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How do you identify and manage the dependencies and interdependencies between changes?

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Learn how to identify and manage the relationships between changes in IT service management using methods like dependency matrices, change calendars, and more.

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How do you solicit and incorporate feedback and suggestions from your IT service customers and stakeholders?

36 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to collect and use feedback from your IT service customers and stakeholders effectively. Discover how to align your feedback strategy with your IT service…

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What are the key components and clauses of a service level agreement for IT services?

17 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the key components and clauses of a service level agreement (SLA) for IT services, and how they can ensure mutual understanding and satisfaction.

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What are the best practices for conducting root cause analysis of problems?

11 contributions

Learn the best practices for conducting root cause analysis (RCA) of problems that affect IT service management. RCA helps you to prevent recurring incidents…

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What are the latest trends and innovations in service catalog management and how do you adopt them?

29 contributions 1 month ago

Learn about the latest trends in service catalog management, such as AI-powered service catalogs, self-service portals, and integration. Find out how to adopt them…

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How do you plan and execute the testing and validation of a change before and after implementation?

27 contributions

Learn how to plan and execute the testing and validation of a change before and after implementation, following the best practices of IT service management.

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How do you assess and manage the impact and risk of IT service changes and releases?

11 contributions

Learn how to use ITSM frameworks, processes, tools, and techniques to assess and manage the impact and risk of IT service changes and releases.

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What are the main benefits of using an incident management software tool?

20 contributions 1 week ago

Learn how an incident management software tool can help you resolve, analyze, prevent, communicate, and learn from incidents in IT service management.

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What are the best practices for documenting and communicating incidents?

25 contributions

Learn how to document and communicate incidents effectively in IT service management. Follow these five steps to improve your incident management process.

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How do you handle difficult or angry customers on the service desk?

26 contributions 1 week ago

Learn how to deal with challenging customer situations and maintain your professionalism and empathy as a service desk professional. Follow these tips and best…

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What are the key components of a service portfolio and how do you document them?

4 contributions

Learn what a service portfolio is and how to document its three key components: the service pipeline, the service catalog, and the retired services.

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How do you handle changes and updates to your service catalog without disrupting your IT service delivery?

7 contributions

Learn how to handle changes and updates to your service catalog without disrupting your IT service delivery with these best practices.

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What are the key roles and responsibilities in a change management process?

13 contributions

Learn about the key roles and responsibilities in a change management process, based on the ITIL 4 framework, and how they ensure successful changes.

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How do you apply the four dimensions of IT service management in your organization?

34 contributions 3 months ago

Learn what the four dimensions of ITSM are and how to balance them for effective IT service delivery and improvement.

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What are the best practices for designing and maintaining a service catalog?

9 contributions

Learn the best practices for designing and maintaining a service catalog for your IT services. A service catalog can improve customer satisfaction, IT efficiency…

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What are some skills that you need to be an effective service portfolio manager?

6 contributions

Learn what skills and competencies you need to be an effective service portfolio manager in IT service management. Find out how to align IT services with business…

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How do you measure and improve stakeholder satisfaction in IT service operation?

9 contributions

Learn how to measure and improve stakeholder satisfaction in IT service operation with best practices and tools for stakeholder analysis, engagement, feedback, and…

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What are the benefits and challenges of outsourcing IT services?

10 contributions

Learn the benefits and challenges of outsourcing IT services, and how to apply ITSM best practices to manage your service providers. Plus, discover a supplier…

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What are the key features and benefits of IT supplier management software for ITSM processes?

4 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how IT supplier management software can help you to manage your supplier portfolio, performance, risk, relationship, integration, and innovation for ITSM…

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How do you define the scope and goals of a service blueprint?

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Learn how to create a service blueprint, a visual tool that shows you how your service works and how to improve it. Follow these steps to define scope and goals.

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What are the key roles and responsibilities in a security incident response team?

10 contributions 4 months ago

Learn about the common functions and tasks of a security incident response team (SIRT), such as analysis, remediation, evaluation, and education.

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How do you prioritize and select CSI opportunities based on risk and benefit analysis?

10 contributions

Learn how to create a continual service improvement (CSI) plan template for your IT service projects. Find out how to prioritize and select CSI opportunities based…

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What are the key challenges and risks of ITSM governance and how do you overcome them?

10 contributions

Learn how to improve your ITSM governance by overcoming the key challenges and risks of defining, communicating, enforcing, and managing your ITSM strategy…

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How do you measure and report the effectiveness of your ITSM activities for BC/DR purposes?

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Learn how to use KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to measure and report the effectiveness of your ITSM activities for business continuity and disaster recovery.

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How do you measure the effectiveness of your IT service management security metrics dashboard?

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Learn how to design and evaluate your ITSM security metrics dashboard based on your security objectives, metrics, and best practices.

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What are the most useful security auditing techniques and methods that you use or recommend?

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Learn about some of the most useful security auditing tools and techniques that you can use or recommend for your IT service management (ITSM) projects.

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How do you leverage emerging technologies and trends to enhance your service strategy?

3 contributions

Learn the objectives of Service Strategy in IT Service Management and how to leverage new developments and innovations to improve your IT services.

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What are the common challenges and risks of implementing an IT service recovery plan?

4 contributions

Learn about the common issues and pitfalls of implementing an IT service recovery plan and how to avoid them.

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What are the best practices for setting realistic and achievable SLOs?

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Learn what SLOs are, why they matter, how to measure them, how to set them, and how to manage them effectively for IT service management.

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How do you design and negotiate service level requirements with internal and external providers?

6 contributions

Learn the steps and techniques of service level management, a key ITSM process that ensures the quality and consistency of IT services delivered to customers.

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How do you choose the best CMDB tool for your ITSM needs?

7 contributions

Learn how to choose the best CMDB tool for your ITSM needs, based on criteria such as scalability, integration, accuracy, usability, and functionality.

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How do you select and use the right IT service management tools and frameworks?

8 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to choose and use the right ITSM frameworks and tools, how to implement and monitor the integration, and how to overcome the challenges and achieve the…

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How do you choose the best backup and recovery method for your IT service?

9 contributions 3 months ago

Learn about the main types of backup and recovery methods for IT service, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to select the best one for your needs and…

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What are the key challenges and risks of IT continuity and availability management?

3 contributions

Learn what IT continuity and availability management are, why they are important for ITSM, and how to address their key issues and apply their best practices.

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What are the best practices for security awareness training in ITSM?

4 contributions

Learn how to create a security awareness training program that can prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats in ITSM, based on the latest research and standards.

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How do you measure and improve customer satisfaction with IT services?

2 contributions

Learn the concepts of IT service expectations and perceptions, and how to measure and improve customer satisfaction with practical tips and tools.

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What are the common ITSCM gaps and how do you address them?

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Learn about the common ITSCM gaps in ITSM and how to address them to improve your IT resilience and business continuity.

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What are the essential skills and competencies for a CCB member or chairperson?

6 contributions

Learn the roles, skills, and competencies of a change control board member or chairperson, and how a CCB can improve your project or service quality, efficiency…

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How do you align service improvement initiatives with business objectives and customer needs?

7 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to use methods and frameworks to measure and communicate the effectiveness and value of your service improvement initiatives in IT Service Management.

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What are the best practices for defining and maintaining configuration items (CIs) in ServiceNow?

10 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to define and maintain configuration items (CIs) in ServiceNow Configuration Management, and how to align them with your IT services and business outcomes.

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How do you conduct a service design review and what are the criteria for success?

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Learn about the service design lifecycle and stages, and how to conduct a service design review and what are the criteria for success in ITSM.

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How do you manage the workload and capacity of your service desk team?

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Learn how to design, conduct, and analyze a service desk customer satisfaction survey in six steps to improve your IT service management and customer satisfaction.

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How do you assess the impact and risk of a change request?

10 contributions

Learn how to assess the impact and risk of a change request in IT service management with some change management examples and best practices.

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How can ITSM tools help you optimize your IT resources?

9 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how ITSM tools can help you use your IT resources efficiently and effectively in six ways, from reducing waste to measuring value.

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What are the most effective ways to promote IT service value internally and externally?

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Learn how to communicate and promote your IT service value based on ITSM principles and practices. Discover six steps to showcase your service benefits, outcomes…

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What are the best practices for visualizing SLI data across multiple services and teams?

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Learn the best practices for creating and using SLI dashboards and charts that can help you monitor and improve your IT service quality and satisfaction.

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What are the key components of a good SLA template?

5 contributions

Learn what are the key components of a good SLA template and see some service level agreement examples for IT service management.

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What are the key features and benefits of using a service catalog management tool or software?

3 contributions

Learn what are the key features and benefits of using a service catalog management tool or software, and how to choose the best one for your ITSM needs.

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How do you audit and verify your CMDB data?

5 contributions

Learn how to use data quality frameworks, tools, audits, and improvement initiatives to audit and verify your CMDB data and improve your ITSM processes.

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How do you negotiate and manage infosec SLA expectations with internal and external stakeholders?

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Learn how to define, agree, monitor, and improve your infosec SLAs with your IT service providers and recipients.

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What are the best practices for defining and maintaining configuration baselines and versions?

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Learn how to implement and maintain configuration management (CM) in IT service management (ITSM), and how to use configuration baselines and versions.

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How do you design IT services to meet customer needs?

7 contributions

Learn what service design is, and how to apply its principles and methods to your IT service. Discover the benefits of aligning your IT service with your business…

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How do you measure and improve IT service quality and value?

8 contributions 5 months ago

Learn about the five stages of the service lifecycle and how ITIL can help you measure and improve your ITSM performance and customer satisfaction.

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How do you ensure consistency and quality across your service design packages?

8 contributions

Learn the differences and similarities between service design package and service catalog in ITSM and how to use them for quality and consistency.

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How do you measure and communicate the value of your service portfolio?

4 contributions

Learn what service portfolio management is, why it is important, and how to implement it effectively in IT service management.

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How do you align IT capacity management with business goals and strategies?

4 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to align, balance, manage, integrate, adopt, and leverage IT capacity with business goals and strategies in IT service management.

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What are the best practices for documenting and communicating incident resolution?

37 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to resolve incidents in IT service management, using the incident management process flow and the best practices for documentation and communication.

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How do you measure and improve the quality of your incident management documentation?

10 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to measure and improve the quality of your incident management documentation and templates for IT service management.

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How do you communicate and collaborate with stakeholders on a service design package?

5 contributions

Learn how to create and use a service design package (SDP) in IT Service Management (ITSM) to design a service that meets the business needs and delivers value.

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How do you balance ITIL best practices and agile principles in your IT service delivery?

9 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to combine ITIL best practices and agile principles in your IT service delivery, and how to achieve quality, efficiency, and flexibility.

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