• Elevate ITSM: Eyes Wide Open - Mastering Monitoring and Event Management
    Jun 25 2025

    Join Alex and Tyler as they explore the always-awake world of Monitoring and Event Management in ITIL 4! In this engaging deep dive, discover how to transform your IT operations from reactive firefighting to proactive problem prevention. Learn about the four types of events (and why not all beeps and boops matter), master the art of active vs. passive monitoring, and understand how to build service health models that actually make sense for your business. Explore the three critical practice success factors, discover automation strategies that work, and learn how to avoid the dreaded "alert fatigue" that plagues so many IT teams.

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    16 Min.
  • ITSM Elevate: Mapping the Digital Universe - Service Configuration Management Decoded
    Jun 18 2025

    Join hosts Tyler and Alex as they unpack one of ITIL® 4 most critical yet misunderstood practices - Service Configuration Management. Think of it as creating a GPS for your digital infrastructure! In this episode, we explore how to build and maintain accurate maps of your IT services and their relationships. From preventing 3 AM Black Friday disasters to understanding the difference between a CMDB and CMS, we break down complex concepts with real-world examples and practical advice. Whether you're just starting your ITIL journey or looking to optimize existing practices, this episode delivers actionable insights with a side of humor.

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    17 Min.
  • ITSM Elevate: Release vs Deployment - Behind the Curtain of Change
    Jun 11 2025

    In this episode of ITIL® 4 Unplugged: Elevate Your ITSM, Tyler and Rachel untangle the often-confused practices of Release Management and Deployment Management. Through real-world examples, natural conversation, and a touch of humor, they explore how these practices differ, how they work together, and how they intersect with Change Enablement, CI/CD pipelines, and the Service Value Chain. Plus, they dive into the four dimensions of ITIL® 4, showing how a holistic view elevates the impact of every release and deployment. If you’ve ever pushed a change live—or watched one crash and burn—this one’s for you.

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    11 Min.
  • ITSM Elevate: SLM, “Dear Service Provider, We Need to Talk…”
    Jun 4 2025

    The episode titled “Dear Service Provider, We Need to Talk…” opens with a playful yet insightful look at what happens when expectations between service providers and customers are misaligned — and how Service Level Management (SLM) aims to fix that. Drawing directly from the ITIL® 4, the conversation explores the true purpose of SLM: not just writing SLAs, but fostering trust, clarity, and continual improvement. The episode blends educational value with a human touch, perfect for ITIL practitioners and curious learners alike.

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    25 Min.
  • ITSM Elevate: Keeping the lights on with Incident Management
    May 21 2025

    When everything’s on fire, who brings the calm? In Keeping the Lights On, Jordan and Jessica dive into the ITIL® 4 Incident Management practice—exploring how organizations respond, recover, and restore services fast. From detection to resolution, we unpack the role of automation, communication, and swarming in keeping digital operations running smoothly.

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    25 Min.
  • ITSM Elevate: Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Service Desk
    May 16 2025

    In this premiere episode of ITSM Elevate, we uncover what defines a truly modern service desk in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. From shifting beyond reactive support to building a culture of proactive communication, we explore how service desks can become trusted partners across the organization. You’ll learn how streamlined communication, empathetic support, and continuous feedback loops are redefining the role of the service desk—not just as problem solvers, but as experience enablers. Perfect for IT professionals aiming to elevate their impact through better connection, collaboration, and clarity.

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    6 Min.
  • ITSM Elevate: From Chaos to Climb: The Human-Side Change in ITSM
    Apr 23 2025

    In this episode of The ITSM Elevate, we tackle the real monster behind every ITSM transformation: Organizational Change. Why is it so difficult? How can you navigate it? We explore two powerhouse frameworks—the Satir Change Model and Kotter’s 8-Step Process—to guide you through the emotional rollercoaster of change and land safely at the summit of service excellence. Get ready for stories, insights, and strategies to elevate your ITSM journey!

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    6 Min.