A Guide to Service Desk Concepts: Service Desk and the IT Infrastructure Library, 3e, International Edition discusses the different types of help desks that exist, how they are measured by the organizations they support, the varying roles and skills required within a typical help desk, and the processes and technologies commonly employed to ensure the help desk is operating efficiently and effectively. In the third edition, the author also incorporates the use of ITIL standards, which are becoming increasingly widespread in the help desk field.

This detailed look at the "soft" skills needed to succeed as help desk professional will provide students with proven customer support techniques for the workplace.

A GUIDE TO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS FOR THE SERVICE DESK PROFESSIONAL, the definitive service desk text now available in a fully revised fourth edition, teaches technical professionals the skills and work habits needed to successfully interact with customers and achieve job satisfaction. Each chapter describes a specific business skill, soft skill, or self-management skill required to deliver effective technical customer support while providing proven, how-to techniques for mastering that skill. Research and references have been updated in each chapter, and the latest ITIL vocabulary and concepts are reflected throughout the text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The ITSM Process Design Guide: Developing, Rengineering and Improving IT Service Management closes the knowledge gap by providing detailed guidance on assessing, designing, measuring, and integrating ITSM processes. The advice and techniques in this book apply unilaterally to every IT service provider and ITSM framework, standard, and maturity model.

The second edition of Donna Knapp's highly successful first edition introduces service concepts, skill sets, career paths, and operations of the help desk industry. The author's expertise provides strong real-world computer support examples and case studies.

A GUIDE TO COMPUTER USER SUPPORT FOR HELP DESK AND SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, FOURTH EDITION focuses on key information and skills for user support professionals, including troubleshooting and problem solving, successful communication with clients, determining a client's specific needs, and training end users. For those considering entering the field, alternate career paths for user-support workers are described. This text continues many of the successful features of previous editions, including Tips, On The Web pointers, Check Your Understanding self-tests, discussion questions, hands-on activities, and case projects. With balanced coverage of both people skills and technical skills, this book is an excellent resource for those in or preparing for the technical-support field. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Develop and improve the service management capabilities of your organization or business with this comprehensive handbook Key Features A complete, pragmatic guide on service management from industry experts Learn industry best practices and proven strategies to establish and improve a service management capability Get hands on with implementing and maintaining a service management capability Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionMany organizations struggle to find practical guidance that can help them to not only understand but also apply service management best practices. Packed with expert guidance and comprehensive coverage of the essential frameworks, methods, and techniques, this book will enable you to elevate your organization’s service management capability. You’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of service management and the role of a service provider. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with the different service management frameworks used by IT and enterprises. You'll use system thinking and design thinking approaches to learn to design, implement, and optimize services catering to diverse customer needs. This book will familiarize you with the essential process capabilities required for an efficient service management practice, followed by the elements key to its practical implementation, customized to the organization’s business needs in a sustainable and repeatable manner. You’ll also discover the critical success factors that will enhance your organization’s ability to successfully implement and sustain a service management practice. By the end of this handy guide, you’ll have a solid grasp of service management concepts, making this a valuable resource for on-the-job reference.What you will learn Discover a holistic approach to managing services Get acquainted with the service management methods, frameworks, and best practices Understand the significance of a service management strategy Demonstrate your skills to deliver high-quality, timely services Find out how to become a respected business partner to your customers Recognize the role of governance, outcomes, and markets Grasp the concept of value capture and maintaining value over time Explore common processes that lay the foundation for effective service management Who this book is forThis book is for anyone interested in gaining a general understanding of the value of enterprise/IT service management (ESM/ITSM), including but not limited to IT leadership, key business managers, business process analysts, business analysts, IT consultants, IT professionals, project managers, systems integrators, service desk managers, managed service providers, solution providers, and sales staff. Whether you’re new to service management or have prior experience, you’ll find valuable insights in this book.