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The Power of ITSM by Helen Clarke ITIL v4 Master
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SLA Achievement Rates: Turning Expectations into Measurable Service Success
In IT Service Management (ITSM), Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are the foundation of trust between service providers and customers....
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Aug 2, 20253 min read


Response and Resolution Times: Getting Closer to the Heart of Service Quality
In any support team, how quickly you respond to requests — and how long it takes to fully resolve issues — are among the most important...
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Jul 26, 20254 min read


Backlog Health: Keeping Your Support Workload Manageable and Transparent
In IT Service Management (ITSM), effectively managing your backlog—the queue of unresolved tickets and requests—is essential to...
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Jul 20, 20253 min read


Understanding Utilisation: A Valuable Addition to Capacity & Occupancy
In my recent blog, I explored how measuring capacity and occupancy can give you a clear view of how work is distributed across your...
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Jul 16, 20251 min read


Beyond the Call Center: A Guide to Capacity and Occupancy Planning for Support Teams
How to Assess Your Team’s Capacity and Occupancy for Support (and Why It Matters) In IT Service Management (ITSM), understanding the...
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Jul 12, 20254 min read


The Rise of Agentic AI in ITSM: Beyond Chatbots
AI in IT Service Management (ITSM) is nothing new. Many organizations already use AI-powered chatbots to answer common support questions...
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Jun 28, 20253 min read


The Unsung Hero: ITSM's Role in Cybersecurity & Resilience
In today's digital world, cyber threats aren’t just knocking on the door—they’re trying to break it down daily. From sophisticated...
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Jun 20, 20252 min read


Breaking Free from Bureaucracy: How ITIL 4's Change Enablement Empowers Teams
Traditional change management has long been associated with bureaucracy, bottlenecks, and unnecessary red tape. While its original intent...
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Jun 7, 20252 min read


Stop Trying to Do It All: The Power of Iterative Progress in ITIL 4
In today’s fast-paced world of IT and service management, it's tempting to aim for perfection before delivering results. But trying to do...
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May 31, 20253 min read


Cut the Clutter, Boost the Flow: Unlocking the Power of ‘Optimize and Automate’ in ITIL 4
IT teams often juggle growing workloads, tight budgets, and constant change. With so much going on, it’s easy to fall into the trap of...
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May 25, 20252 min read


Embracing a Holistic Approach in ITIL 4 for Seamless Service Delivery
In today’s complex IT environments, delivering effective and seamless services isn’t just about fixing one issue or improving one...
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May 17, 20252 min read


The Two Faces of Change: What Good vs Bad Organizational Change Management Really Looks Like
Change is no longer the exception—it’s the rule. Whether it’s a tech rollout, a restructure, a merger, or a shift in strategy, the way...
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May 9, 20252 min read


Embracing Simplicity in IT Service Management: The ITIL Approach
Keep It Simple and Practical In the world of IT service management, it's easy to fall into the trap of over-engineering solutions. Layers...
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May 4, 20252 min read


Focus on Value: The Guiding Principle That Keeps ITSM Grounded
In a world full of processes, tools, and frameworks, it’s easy to lose sight of the most important question: "Does what I’m doing...
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Apr 24, 20252 min read


Why Candidate Experience Matters: Small Changes, Big Impact
Introduction: I'm fortunate to have worked for companies that genuinely value the candidate experience, and it’s something I’ve come to...
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Apr 18, 20253 min read


Collaborate and Promote Visibility: Your Secret Weapon for Everyday Success
If there’s one ITIL guiding principle that can turbocharge both your day-to-day business-as-usual (BAU) tasks and those big, high-stakes...
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Apr 12, 20253 min read


AI in the Workplace: Leveraging ITIL 4 for Strategic Success
By now, most of us have encountered AI in some form—whether chatting with a virtual assistant, using ChatGPT, or leveraging AI-powered...
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Apr 5, 20253 min read


Effective Software Asset Management with ITIL: Tips for Managing Subscriptions and Licenses
As technology continues to play a central role in modern business operations, managing software subscriptions and licenses has become a...
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Mar 28, 20254 min read


Proactive vs Reactive Problem Management in ITIL v4: Key Concepts and Real-World Application
Image credit - Karla Hernandez Introduction: Problem Management in ITIL v4 is a crucial practice for identifying and resolving the root...
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Mar 21, 20256 min read


Optimizing Business Success through Effective ITIL v4 Incident Management
In today's fast-paced and increasingly digital world, maintaining seamless IT operations is essential for business success. When...
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Feb 28, 20257 min read
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