Why do mature ITSM programs still fail? This episode explores the hidden risks behind ITSM stagnation, loss of executive sponsorship, outdated KPIs, rigid processes, and misaligned culture. Learn how to sustain ITSM maturity through continual improvement, business-aligned metrics, leadership engagement, and evolution in the age of automation and AI.

In this episode, we answer to:

Why do mature ITSM programs fail despite successful ITIL adoption?

How does loss of executive sponsorship undermine IT Service Management sustainability?

How can ITSM processes and KPIs evolve to support automation, AI, and business agility?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Keith D. Sutherland, Lawrence J. "Butch" Sheets, book "A Practical Guide to Service Management: Insights from industry experts for uncovering, implementing, and improving service management practices", link https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Keith-D-Sutherland/dp/1804612502

TOPdesk website, article "5 ITSM implementation pitfalls to avoid", link https://www.topdesk.com/en/blog/itsm-implementation-pitfalls/

Sunrise website, article "Why ITSM implementations often fail?", link https://www.sunrisesoftware.com/blog/why-itsm-implementations-often-fail

ITSM Tools website, article "10 Common ITSM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them", link https://itsm.tools/10-common-itsm-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Connect with me on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/

Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com

And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security.

Credits:

Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/

Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

In this episode of The ITSM Practice Podcast, Luigi Ferri moves from AI theory to execution, explaining how medium-sized organizations can define AI use cases, assess data and infrastructure, build skills, and scale pilot projects. The focus is on creating a practical AI roadmap for IT Service Management with measurable, sustainable outcomes.

In this episode, we answer to:

How can organizations identify the right AI use cases for IT Service Management?

What data, infrastructure, and skills are required to scale AI initiatives successfully?

How can IT leaders manage risks while building a realistic AI roadmap?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

How to Assess AI Readiness for Service Delivery, link https://theitsmpractice.gumroad.com/l/HowtoAssessAIReadinessforServiceDelivery

KPMG website, article "AI Governance: Factors for Success", link https://kpmg.com/de/en/home/insights/2025/04/ki-governance-these-are-the-factors-for-success.html

IBM website, article "What is AI governance?", link https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/ai-governance

Deepchecks website, article "Understanding the AI Maturity Model: Advancing Your Organization’s AI Capabilities", link https://www.deepchecks.com/understanding-the-ai-maturity-model-advancing-your-organizations-ai-capabilities/

Connect with me on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/

Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com

And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security.

Credits:

Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/

Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

In this episode of The ITSM Practice Podcast, Luigi Ferri explores AI readiness for service desks and ITSM in medium-sized organizations. Going beyond tools and automation, the discussion focuses on leadership, governance, culture, and skills needed to adopt and scale AI responsibly and align AI initiatives with real business value.

In this episode, we answer to:

Are medium-sized organizations really ready for AI in ITSM and service delivery?

What does AI readiness mean beyond automation and technology?

How can leaders assess governance, skills, and culture before adopting AI?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

How to Assess AI Readiness for Service Delivery, link https://theitsmpractice.gumroad.com/l/HowtoAssessAIReadinessforServiceDelivery

IMD website, article "AI Maturity Index", link https://www.imd.org/artificial-intelligence-maturity-index/

Boston Consulting Group website, article "When Companies Struggle to Adopt AI, CEOs Must Step Up", link https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/when-companies-struggle-to-adopt-ai-ceos-must-step-up

Cloud Security Alliance website, article "A Guide On How AI Pilot Programs are Shaping Enterprise Adoption", link https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/03/28/a-guide-on-how-ai-pilot-programs-are-shaping-enterprise-adoption

Connect with me on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/

Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com

And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security.

Credits:

Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/

Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya