Lean Transformation
Lean Transformation Project: Integrating Kotter’s Change Model Within organisational improvement, one of the most prominent frameworks for managing change is the Kotter Model. Developed by John Kotter, this model breaks down change management into an eight-step process, helping… read more
IT Middleware Management
Middleware Overview: Middleware is software designed to connect or integrate software components across distributed or disparate applications and systems. Its primary role is to enable effective data transfer between applications, making it a critical component for services that… read more
Benefits of a flexible workforce
Since the foundation of our organisation in 1980, we have experienced demand from our customers for temporary IT resources. While we are still providing quality IT personnel to fulfil contract positions, the market drivers creating this demand have… read more
Application Management Organisation
Application Management Overview Although all Application Management departments, groups, or teams perform similar activities, each application or set of applications has its own distinct management and operational requirements. Key differences include: Examples of Application Management teams include: Traditionally,… read more
IT Technology Infrastructure Library
What is ITIL? | A Guide to the IT Infrastructure Library The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is the most widely accepted framework for IT service management (ITSM) across the globe. ITIL provides a set of best practices… read more
Prince2 An Introduction
PRINCE® 2 is a non-proprietary method and has emerged worldwide as one of the most broadly accepted methods for managing projects. This is mainly due to the fact that PRINCE2 is generic: it can be applied to any… read more
Five Top Tips: Change Advisory Board (CAB)
CAB Meetings – 5 Tips on how to run them so attendees don’t dread it The CAB (Change Advisory Board) is one of the most important meetings to have in an IT Service Management-focused IT department. This single meeting… read more
IT Operations Management
In business, the term ‘Operations Management’ is used to mean the department, group or team of people responsible for performing the organisation’s day-to-day operational activities such as running the production line in a manufacturing environment or managing the… read more
Escalation Management
Escalation management Escalation management is used everywhere in IT Service Management and is also part of ITIL recommendations for organisations. Escalation processes can ensure that unresolved problems don’t hang around and issues are dealt with promptly. Telephone pick-up times In… read more
Service Level Management (SLM)
Why Service Level Management? IT Service Level Management (SLM) is essential in any organization so that the level of IT Service needed to support the business can be determined, and monitoring can be initiated to identify whether the… read more