Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

August 2024

Implicit Knowledge: How To Recognize and Capture It

In Service Management, there's a vast amount of knowledge at play—some of it is documented and formalized, and some of it is not. Implicit knowledge may not be as straightforward to manage as explicit knowledge, which is easy to capture and share through manuals or databases. What happens with this knowledge that isn’t so easily put into words?

SDI: The 5 Service Desk Certifications Levels

In this episode of Ticket Volume, we dive into the world of Service Management Maturity and Service Desk Certifications and levels with three experienced guests: Joshua Nelson, Head of IT Services at Runshaw College; Alex Harding, Director of Technology Experience at Power Design Inc.; and Sarah Jayne Bulley, a dedicated Service Delivery Manager at Euromonitor International.

How to Create Standard Operating Procedures for Your Service Desk

Service desk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a great way to systematize working practices and lead to a more consistent experience for agents and end-users. Done well, they can be used to build up a solid knowledge base for your technical teams, which will improve response times, fix rates, and customer satisfaction. See how to create standard operating procedures for your service desk in this video, and get ready to improve IT support's quality, accuracy, and efficiency!

+30 Help Desk Statistics & Facts To Watch Closely

Understanding help desk statistics can significantly impact your business strategies. Why? Because they help you adapt to evolving customer expectations and improve service efficiency.There are many help desk statistics and facts that can illuminate key areas of your customer service operations. By analyzing these metrics, organizations can identify strengths and weaknesses in their support systems, allowing them to make informed decisions that enhance overall performance.

ITIL ticket types, what you need to know

Running a busy IT department, juggling everything from system outages to user requests and planned changes can quickly become overwhelming without a solid system to organize and track these tasks. That's where ITIL ticket types come into play. They're not just simple categories; they represent a structured approach to managing IT tasks and issues that can transform your team's operations.

How to Build a Knowledge Base

The knowledge base is an essential part of IT support self-service options, right next to the service catalog and the self-service portal. With a solid knowledge base, you can significantly reduce the number of tickets submitted to the help desk since you allow end-users to solve problems by themselves. In addition, if you set them as private, you can create an internal knowledge base for your agents to set up standard operating procedures and help them troubleshoot issues.

Configuration Item: Understanding The CMDB's Building Blocks

In today's video, we'll explain everything you need to know about configuration items (CIs) in IT and Service Management. What is a Configuration Item (CI)? Why they matter and how they help keep things running smoothly. From hardware to software, we'll explore the different types of CIs, their difference with assets, how to use these attributes to optimize your IT services, and more.