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Author: Ryan Ogilvie

Knowledge Is the Foundation not an Afterthought

March 10, 2026 Ryan Ogilvie

There’s no shortage of conversation around self-service, automation, AI-powered support, and “shift-left” strategies. These ideas show up in roadmaps, tool…

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

What the Backwards Law Teaches Us About ITSM

March 1, 2026 Ryan Ogilvie

I recently finished reading Mark Manson’s book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Aside from the great insights…

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Posted in: ITSM Filed under: continual service improvement, ITIL, ITSM, Service Management

Should You Be Using Swarming as a Support Model?

January 20, 2026 Ryan Ogilvie

There’s a moment many IT leaders and practitioners recognize all too well:An incident is opened, it’s passed from the service…

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Posted in: Incident Management Filed under: Incident Management, IT Service Management, IT Support, ITIL, ITSM, service delivery, Service Management, Swarming

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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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