During my 32 years in Service Management I have seen countless examples of how ITSM has improved business outcomes, So why has process become a bad word? It's because too many ITSM programs have the wrong focus and are stuck in the weeds...learn how to elevate your program and get management buy in!

1. Talking ITSM: Careful, you may just get your
mouth washed out with soap!
Breakfast Briefing Session 10

2. David Mainville
CEO, Co-founder, Navvia

3. What an inspirational day!

4. When it comes to Service Management…
CMDB ?
…I’m a little “long in
the tooth”

5. Well, maybe not that long….

6. Over the years I’ve developed a passion
for ITSM….
ITSM
…Because it works!

7. So why is it when you propose ITSM….

8. You may just get your mouth…
…washed out with SOAP!

9. Has your management said…
Not another
word abut I don’t want to
ITIL! hear about
Process!
6 months to
implement change?
Just slam it in!

11. Do you blame the exercise bike…
…for not getting fit?

12. Do you blame the diet…
…for not losing weight?

13. Do you blame the instrument…
…for not learning to play?

14. ITSM / ITIL is a body of knowledge….

16. Because too many…
…programs are stuck in the weeds!

17. So where should the focus be?

18. I’m not the only one…
“Process maturity is a good thing
to focus on and measure, but it is
a means to an end... businesses
care about IT process maturity in
so far as there is a demonstrable
link to improving service
outcomes”.
Gartner Inc.

19. Mapping outcomes to ITSM…
Outcomes Requirements Processes Tool & Data
Faster Cycle Time
Request Define DATA
Free up capital for
Fulfillment required to open
new services
Process the incident
Self Service Portal
Incident Define integration
Improve Customer
Management with Active
Experience of IT
Process Directory
“Live Chat”
Support Capability
Improve transition
of new services Screen Design
into production
Satisfaction
Metrics

20. An Alternate View…

22. The vendor says no need for process, it’s “out of the
box”….
…It takes too long & it is hard work
We can never get anyone to agree…
...The last project that focused on process failed
We tried to implement ITIL and that didn’t work…
…Our management is not supportive

23. The world’s most recognized brands…
…Achieve Business Outcomes through Consistent
Processes

24. Process means consistent outcomes - delivered!

26. It’s just common sense, right?
Good ideas sell
themselves

27. Selling starts with inspiration…
“Start With Why – How Great Leaders Inspire
Everyone to Take Action” – Simon Sinek
http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html

28. So what’s in it for me?
People need to know why…they
need to know the WIIFM...

29. Everyone has their own perspective…
The CEO The CIO
Shouldn’t IT just work? How do I demonstrate
I’ve got a business to run that IT is aligned to the
and services to deliver business?
The IT Manager The Technical Staff
I&O is consuming 60% of I haven’t got time for
my budget, I can’t afford process, it just means
an ITSM project more work!

30. The Universal Translator
ITSM
Means
CEO: Better Technician:
Services, Faste Fewer 3AM
r Calls
CIO: Clear Manager:
Proof of Reduced I&O
Alignment Costs

32. Don’t get your mouth washed out with soap!
• There is a backlash towards ITSM
• The backlash stems from ITSM programs having the wrong
focus
• Every ITSM program should focus on meaningful outcomes
• Meaningful outcomes differ by stakeholder
• Remember - the world’s best companies know that success
comes from delivering in a consistent repeatable way
• Process isn’t a bad word, but it’s the how, not the why
• Sell the value of your ITSM program by starting with the
“why” & communicating the WIIFM

33. Thank You!
David Mainville
dmainville@navvia.com
Twitter: @mainville

34. Our Company
14 years supporting the ITSM community!

35. Take the Conversation Online
Resources
www.Navvia.com/resources
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@mainville or @GoNavvia

36. Thank you for attending this session.
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