AI, Leadership, and the Future of Service Management with Ariel Gesto. In this episode of Ticket Volume, Matt Beran sits down with Ariel Gesto, CEO and co-founder of InvGate, to explore the game-changing (and sometimes intimidating) role of AI in IT and business. From cutting through the hype to discussing how AI can truly enhance Service Management, Ariel shares invaluable insights on staying grounded while leading innovation. You’ll also hear his inspiring story of building InvGate from...

In this episode of Ticket Volume, Matt Beran reconnects with the team behind JAMF’s Service Management Office (SMO) to explore their journey and success stories! Featuring insights from Melissa Dunham, Senior Director of IT Support and Services, along with Kyle Carlson and Minta Wahlers, this conversation sheds light on the practical steps and challenges involved in building a thriving SMO. Here’s a quick sneak peek: 1. How Knowledge Management boosts collaboration and efficiency. 2....

Join us as we dive into the latest Ticket Volume - IT podcast episode with the insightful Kenneth "Kengon" Gonzalez! This time, Kenneth, a former Gartner analyst and industry advisor, shares why focusing on organizational capabilities (not just tools!) is the future of IT Service Management and business growth. If you’ve ever wondered if ITSM is dead, or why Gartner retired its famous Magic Quadrant, this is for you! Get ready for some bold perspectives and a reimagined approach to customer...

In this episode of Ticket Volume, Matt Beran chats with Shane Carlson, Director of Global Presales Strategic Services at Airtable, about the evolution of Service Management processes. They explore how rigid processes can hold teams back, the shift to more flexible patterns, and the impact of technology on modern workflows. Discover how agility and outcome-focused strategies are transforming Service Management.

In this episode of Ticket Volume, host Matt Beran dives into the crucial topic of technology and mental health. Joined by experts Dr. Erika Torres, Aileen Day, and Emily Hubbard, they explore the challenges tech professionals face, from empathy fatigue to communication breakdowns. Discover actionable insights on how to build healthier, more empathetic workplaces, the importance of soft skills, and the systemic changes needed to support mental well-being in tech. Don’t miss this...

Is the IT job market strong or in crisis? Where should you search for jobs? How do you land interviews and stand out? These are the main questions we tackle in this episode of Ticket Volume. Join host Matt Beran as he dives into the IT job market with experts David Lowe and Stephanie Lundberg. They explore current trends, challenges, and strategies for navigating the job landscape. Don't miss out on their valuable insights! Comment and subscribe to stay connected with us at InvGate. Let’s...

Join us in Episode 85 of Ticket Volume as we delve into the world of Service Management Maturity and Service Desk Certifications with industry experts Joshua Nelson, Alex Harding, and Sarah Jayne Bulley. Discover the five levels of Service Desk Certifications, their importance in IT Service Management, and how achieving these certifications can elevate your organization's service desk operations. This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for IT professionals looking to...

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Ticket Volume podcast as host Matt Beran sits down with Dr. Tuuli Bell, a leading expert in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. In this discussion, they explore the critical role of sustainability across various sectors, including construction, textiles, and IT. Dr. Bell shares her extensive knowledge on how businesses can adopt sustainable practices, highlighting the importance of ESG in evaluating their...

Join us for a thrilling dive into the world of AI in IT Service Management with expert Daniel Ciolek from InvGate. In this episode, Daniel spills the secrets on how AI is transforming ITSM—from supercharging response times to enhancing document privacy. Get ready for a fun and insightful journey into the future of ITSM. Don’t miss out! What do you think of this episode? How are you using AI in ITSM? Let us know. See you in the next episode!

Are IT professionals really socially awkward? Does rebooting solve everything? Join us in Episode 82 of Ticket Volume as Matt Beran and guests Chris Chagnon, Caitlin Price, and Valence Howden dive into common IT stereotypes. They explore the evolution of IT roles, discuss the industry's gender dynamics, and share how modern IT pros use fashion as a conversation starter. Discover how these myths hold up in today’s tech world. Listen in for a fresh, engaging perspective on the lives of IT...

There's a reality we can't deny: the IT world is dominated by men. Fortunately, spaces like Women of ITSM emerge, an online community designed by women for women. Led by Sophie Hussey and Lucy Grimwade, this platform aims to be a safe space to share experiences and grow personally and professionally. In this episode, our host, Matt Beran, engages in a dialogue with Sophie and Lucy about the challenges women face in the ITSM world, the importance of building community to achieve goals, and...

The NIS2 implementation deadline is upon us. Next October, the member states of the European Union and the organizations operating within their territories will need to adapt to this directive. If you work in cybersecurity and still don't know how to start this adaptation process or what needs to be taken into account to meet the deadline, don't worry. We've gathered three specialists to guide us through the process. Throughout this episode, Morten Eeg Ejrnæs Nielsen, Wathagi Ndungu, and...

Ensuring regulatory compliance is an ongoing process that involves constantly adapting to new scenarios. Jordan Thurston, SVP at Citi, broke down what it means to work in Regulatory Portfolio Management and how to incorporate compliance practices into companies successfully. To illustrate this, he also explored the relationships between Compliance Management and ITAM. Bringing the episode to an end, Jordan shared the principles of the Dragonfly Construct, his personal theory that provides a...

What will the future bring to the workplace — and more importantly, how can organizations start adapting now? It's pretty clear by now that the way of working is changing rapidly. The eruption of generative AI greatly impacted how we see work, and its potential is enormous. There seems to be no limit to what it can do — and that's both exciting and frightening. But regardless of how we feel about it, there's a unifying thought popping into every leader's mind, "If we don't know how this...

Register to our next webinar with Gene Kim to discuss how to wire the organization to adapt to the future here: https://invgate.com/ticket-volume/live/!When it comes to understanding the future of the workplace, Christopher Dancy makes the argument that, before anything else, we have to take a good look at where we come from and where we are at today. With this in mind, and looking to drive away from unnecessary fear and uncertainty, first he explores the present context and work conditions...

Download the 14 ITSM Framework Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/43PAm6z | Register to the next live webinar here: https://bit.ly/3PO6amI. There's no unique way to decide how IT teams manage the delivery of IT services to customers. Multiple frameworks can come into play — and typically, simultaneously.The beauty of it is that your plan can be nurtured with multiple perspectives. The drawback is that you can get caught up in complex terminology and never implement said plan.Working with...

Register for our next live webinar to discuss multidisciplinary ITSM projects here: https://bit.ly/3Vkzjtm. What do ITSM, BRM, Agile, and Project Management frameworks have in common? Kicking off this year's season of Ticket Volume, David Tomlinson invites us to explore this question. He makes the argument that any successful framework implementation doesn’t mean obsessing over which one is better or finding a perfect fit and following it blindly. For this, he explains how organizations...

Register here to win an "Introduction to ESM" book: https://bit.ly/3RMDADo! Same as every year, December arrives with trends, predictions, and the need to try to take a glimpse at the future. For the IT industry in particular, 2023 brought several changes – and a few game-changers. The eruption of AI is clearly a hot topic, and we have also witnessed a more profound shift towards experience, as well as a focus on capabilities and measuring value. And since we're not fortune-tellers, we...

The KCS offers a more collective approach to Knowledge Management through a defined method. Lana Kosnik, trainer in this system, explains here the main elements that make up the Knowledge Centered Service approach. She starts by explaining how the KCS coaching programs operate through a peer-to-peer perspective. Then she dives into the method’s main elements, including the eight solve and evolve processes, the core concepts, and the four principles that guide the whole system. To conclude,...

Based on her experience working with teams to introduce the tool, Mariena shares advice on how to reduce the fear of Generative AI, and some strategies on how to incorporate it into businesses and people's everyday tasks. Along this, she explores the process of upskilling and gives out recommendations for those looking to expand their expertise and get into something new. To finish off, she brings up the work she does with data analysis, focusing on root cause analysis and the importance of...

In Service Management, business process design lays the foundation upon which everything else arises. David Mainville makes the point that robust business processes are the starting point of any solid strategy, as they are what brings together the business with IT. He breaks down everything that should be included in the design process to make it accurate and complete from the start. David also talks about the Navvia Process Designer, his own software company, and touches on some of the most...

When looking to improve ITSM processes, Ryan argues that the focus should be put on learning from practice. He shares his experience of ten years as an ITSM consultant, pointing out how important it is for organizations to look inwards, avoid working on autopilot, analyze the why’s behind their operations, and, when possible, come to their own conclusions for where and how to improve. To finish off, Ryan touches on knowledge sharing, identifying the need for it to be short, functional, and...

A proper Knowledge Management strategy is essential to an efficient IT support offering. However, achieving this may present some challenges. It requires time, effort, consistency, and, most importantly, to create awareness of its relevance. But all hope is not lost! In this live session, Liz Bunger and Michelle Stumpf dive deep into the factors determining Knowledge Management success, including the Knowledge-Centered Support function, the knowledge funnel, and the path from knowledge to an...

Neal Travis brings on the importance of building community, fostering strong relationships, and encouraging effective communication within a Customer Support team. He shares his current experience in AIHR, focusing on the work he does to motivate connections and share knowledge throughout the support team. Neal also talks about his experience with Support Driven, a community for Support professionals, and how his participation allows him to grow and improve in his day to day tasks. Neal...