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
ITIL Service Design Principles
It is important that the right interfaces and links to the design activities exist. When designing new or changed services, it is vital that the entire Service Lifecycle and ITSM processes are involved from the outset.
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
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
Financial Management and IT Services
IT Services are usually viewed as critical to the business or organisation. The increases in user numbers, demands for new technologies and complexities of client-server systems have frequently caused IT Services costs to grow faster than other costs…. read more
ITIL Service Strategy
The purpose of the Service Strategy stage of the Service Lifecycle is to define the perspective, position, plans and patterns that a service provider needs to be able to execute to meet an organisation’s business outcomes. By adopting… read more
Service Operation
Key Components of Service Operation Service Operation encompasses the processes, functions, organisation, and tools necessary to ensure the seamless delivery and support of IT services. These components include: Benefits of Service Operation and Continual Improvement Adopting best practices… read more
Implementing an ITSM Tool
Implementing an ITSM Tool: More Than Just Buying Software Implementing an IT Service Management (ITSM) tool involves more than purchasing software off the shelf or subscribing to a SaaS solution. Before investing in an ITSM tool, it’s essential… read more