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Author: Ryan Ogilvie

A Smarter Path to Modern ITSM Certification

December 8, 2025 Ryan Ogilvie Leave a comment

Some ITSM certifications have become costly, rigid, and increasingly disconnected from how IT actually operates today. Mandatory course paths, recurring…

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Posted in: Training Filed under: ITIL, ITIL4, ITSM, Training

The Real Cost of Poor Process Clarity in Service Management

September 3, 2025 Ryan Ogilvie

“Wait… how does this process work again?” If you’ve ever heard that from a colleague (or worse said it yourself),…

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Posted in: Service Management Filed under: continual service improvement, IT Service Management, ITSM, ITSM Improvements, Process, Service Management, value stream mapping

Finding the Right Change Cadence and Avoiding Pitfalls

August 1, 2025 Ryan Ogilvie

In the world of IT, change is unavoidable. Systems evolve, technologies shift, and threats emerge. But while change is essential…

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Posted in: Change Management Filed under: Change Management, ITSM, Service Management

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Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or just starting out, Whimsical ITSM makes learning about IT processes fun and engaging with vivid descriptions and catchy rhymes. It's a perfect read for all ages!

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