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IT organizations know there’s a lot more that goes into obtaining the benefits of IT Service Management (ITSM) software than simply identifying the need for a new ITSM tool, purchasing a platform and seeing the results.
To realize all of the benefits of ITSM, you need the right processes in place – especially when it comes to change and project management. And anytime you implement a new process within an organization it isn’t going to be smooth sailing until you have internal buy-in and training.
That’s why having a plan and solid processes in place for implementation are essential for any IT organization that wants to adopt a new ITSM platform.
By taking the time to map out your existing ITSM processes and establish best practices, you can ensure that your implementation is successful and that you realize all of the benefits that come with your new platform.
Before embarking on the journey of implementing ITSM software, it’s important to assess your organization’s unique needs and determine the essential system requirements. Here are some key considerations:
Once you have your ideal ITSM software selected, and your processes around change management and project management in place, it’s time to ensure that everyone in the business is on the same page.
This isn’t always an easy task.
In order to succeed, you need to sell the concept of using your new ITSM for service delivery – as well as change and project management – at all levels of the organization, not just within IT or the executive level. And be prepared to be met with resistance, because there is never a good time to do an implementation of something like a new ITSM platform as there are always going to be competing business priorities.
Your keys to success here are having a solid strategic plan, a heavy education process and emphasizing the high level of usability of the platform.
If you begin to introduce a platform without a strategy you are going to get lost, asking yourself “What’s next?” and “What should I prioritize?”
Your lack of organization will be perceived negatively by employees and make them even less likely to buy into these new processes.
Educating your users is crucial as well, as many business professionals are unaware of just how beneficial ITSM can be when implemented correctly.
Lastly, you need to make sure that those in your organization know how usable these new processes will be organization-wide, not just within the IT department.
Specific organizational concepts and tasks that you should demonstrate on the ITSM platform in order to educate and thus obtain buy-in include:
When you’re educating employees on the above, it is essential that you do so in non-technical language.
Using confusing and complex words and phrases that only IT personnel will understand will frustrate people, cause you to lose their attention, and cause you to ultimately not gain their support.
While this sounds like a lot of work and like it may take time, the return on investment is worth it and the gains and improvements you’ll see across your organization will be tremendous.
Once you have buy-in to move forward with new ITSM software, you’ll need a well-defined roadmap for implementation. This is crucial for a smooth and successful implementation. This involves setting clear objectives, timelines and milestones. Some steps to consider when building your roadmap include:
Because having a strategy is so important in regard to the successful implementation of an ITSM platform, we’ve put together a three-step process you can use to guide the creation of your own implementation strategy:
In addition to following these steps, create a simple, organized visual that shows a timeline explaining what processes will be implemented at what time. You can include, along with this visual, a more in-depth spreadsheet that lays out the following details of each phase: what resources are required, the percent of time needed, what value it provides to the organization, the associated system retirement, and the associated cost reduction.
These two files will appeal to the non-technical audience and help to get them on board with the new ITSM solution.
After implementing the ITSM software, monitor its performance closely to identify areas for improvement. Gather feedback from end-users and stakeholders, and make necessary adjustments to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction. Additionally, provide comprehensive training for your team to ensure they are well-equipped to utilize the software effectively.
In many ways, change management is risk management and risk management is mitigated through effective resource management. With TeamDynamix ITSM, you can use your resources effectively, efficiently and economically. You can monitor resource capacity and have a complete view of what resources are available.
With great visibility, gained through various reports (i.e., change history reports), large implementations run smoothly. Even if something does go wrong, when conflicts are detected between scheduled changes and associated configuration items, your staff will see an alert.
Additionally, notifications of maintenance and blackout windows are communicated to staff to prevent untimely activities.
Automation within change management is also possible through the TeamDynamix platform. Changes can be automatically or manually triggered to follow pre-defined workflows. With this capability, change tickets flow through different steps and activities including tasks, approvals and web service calls.
Without effective project management, it’s difficult to meet timelines, stay on budget and utilize the proper resources within your organization.
TeamDynamix project management gives you the visibility and control that you need, ensuring you can see all potential impacts. You can easily optimize resources against multiple projects and tickets and are granted the ability to create project plans using a variety of methods. Staying on schedule and on budget is made easy with platform capabilities like:
Additionally, our platform comes with a long list of easy-to-use project tools:
Ignoring clear signs of unorganized change and project management can have a catastrophic impact on your organization. If you want to learn more about all that IT service management can do for your team, check out the following pages:
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