Integrated Measurement - KPIs and Metrics for ITSM: A narrative account

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· Packt Publishing Ltd
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About this ebook

Unlock the power of KPIs and metrics in ITSM. Learn how to measure, analyze, and optimize your IT service management for better performance and results.Key Features
  • Clear explanations of KPIs and their relevance to ITSM
  • Practical advice for overcoming data measurement challenges
  • Techniques for creating actionable insights and performance improvements
Book DescriptionThis book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics in IT Service Management (ITSM). It starts by breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand ideas, ensuring even beginners can grasp the essentials of measuring IT service performance. Early chapters introduce foundational principles, helping readers recognize why KPIs matter and how they contribute to operational success. As the book progresses, it delves into the application of these metrics to optimize ITSM processes, offering strategies to tackle challenges in data collection and analysis. The text emphasizes how to identify meaningful data amidst the noise and use it to drive informed decisions. Each chapter builds on practical insights, guiding professionals through the nuances of ITSM measurement and performance enhancement. By the end, readers will have a clear understanding of how to leverage KPIs to achieve measurable improvements, create data-driven strategies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in their organizations. With real-world examples and actionable advice, this book equips IT professionals with the tools necessary to measure success and elevate their IT service management practices.What you will learn
  • Define KPIs and metrics essential for ITSM success
  • Identify the most meaningful data for performance measurement
  • Apply KPIs to optimize IT service management processes
  • Overcome challenges in data collection and analysis
  • Interpret data insights to drive continuous ITSM improvement
  • Implement strategies for effective decision-making in ITSM
Who this book is for

This book is for IT professionals and service managers overseeing ITSM processes. It’s ideal for beginners to experienced professionals, assuming basic ITSM knowledge but no prior experience with KPIs or metrics. Suitable for anyone aiming to improve IT service performance through data-driven decisions, it helps readers gain expertise in measuring, analyzing, and optimizing performance using KPIs and metrics effectively.

About the author

IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's only specialist IT governance publisher. We produce books, toolkits and training aids on a wide range of topics including information security, IT governance, information risk, compliance, cyber security, IT service management, project management and management system standards.

Daniel McLean has worked in IT for more than 20 years, and for more than ten years has been designing, implementing, and operating processes to support ITSM. His work focuses on bringing the best practices from the ITSM Standards into practical operational processes that are tailored to the needs of the particular organization. Daniel has developed and delivered customized ITIL courseware to a number of organizations and was a Peer Reviewer during the development of the ITIL 2007 v3 Service Strategy element of the ITIL framework. He holds many honors in IT and related areas.

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