Top Trends in IT Project Portfolio Management for 2024
The landscape of IT project management is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements, shifts in work culture and the pressing need for businesses to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. At the heart of this evolution is Project Portfolio Management (PPM), a critical discipline that helps organizations align their projects with strategic […]
Navigating Digital Transformation in IT: A Comprehensive Guide
Digital transformation has become more than a buzzword; it’s a pivotal shift in how businesses operate and compete in the digital age. It’s about integrating technology into all aspects of business, fundamentally changing how operations are conducted and value is delivered to customers. This post dives deep into the essence of digital transformation within the […]
ITSM Best Practices: How to Get Self-Service Buy-In
What is Self-Service? In IT Service Management (ITSM) self-service is the practice of providing a knowledge base within a portal that users can go to and find answers to common questions and problems – allowing them to solve their own problems without having to put in a ticket or contact the help desk. The benefits of ITSM […]
Making Enterprise Service Management a Reality – Real Lessons from IT Leaders
Communication can be challenging in any organization, and that’s especially true in large companies with many divisions and employees. At Ellsworth Adhesives, the IT team supports about 1,600 end-users worldwide in a variety of roles, including sales, marketing, customer service, engineers and chemists. With such a diverse set of support needs, it’s critical that everyone […]
How to Overcome the Biggest Hurdles for Enterprise Service Management Adoption
When it comes to rolling out Enterprise Service Management (ESM) within an organization there can be several hurdles that impact overall user adoption. ESM is an innovative approach to IT service management that focuses on the end-to-end delivery of services throughout an entire organization – not just IT. In essence, ESM takes a holistic view […]
Navigating the Future: Emerging Trends in IT Service Management
IT Service Management (ITSM) is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing business needs. As organizations strive to remain competitive, IT leaders are pivotal in adopting innovative strategies to streamline IT services, enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional user experiences. This blog explores the latest trends in ITSM that are shaping the […]
From Help Desks to Self-Help: How Self-Service IT Is Transforming the IT Industry
The world of IT has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. With the rise of technology and the increasing complexity of IT systems, the demand for IT support has also increased significantly. This has put a strain on IT help desks, which are often overwhelmed by the volume of support requests they receive. However, […]
Using Dashboards and Reporting to Improve IT Service Management
As we all know, having organization within teams is a crucial part of success. And while everyone has their own methods of keeping themselves organized, it’s important to have guidelines and processes in place that help teams, as a whole, get on the same page. One helpful tool that can be used to improve organization […]
Maximizing Efficiency: Consolidating Service and Project Management, Automation on a Single Tool
With technology evolving at breakneck speed, IT leaders face the daunting task of managing multiple facets of their organization’s technology infrastructure efficiently and effectively. From IT Service Management (ITSM) to Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Enterprise Service Management (ESM) and automation, each component plays a crucial role in driving business success. However, managing these functions separately […]
How to Create and Organize a Service Catalog for IT
A service catalog initiative can be deceptive. At first glance, it seems like a simple process of listing all the services your organization offers to customers and then using the document to display those services as a menu. However, building a service catalog is sometimes a little more complicated than that. Your catalog can make or break […]