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        <![CDATA[<p>A Digital Maturity Model is a framework that helps organizations assess and benchmark their progress in digital transformation (the digital strategy in ITSM/ITIL® 4)  across multiple dimensions. It typically defines progressive stages of maturity—from initial ad-hoc digital efforts to fully optimized capabilities—enabling businesses to evaluate their current state, identify gaps, and create targeted roadmaps for advancement. The model examines capabilities across key areas including strategy, customer experience, operations, technology infrastructure, data analytics, and organizational culture, recognizing that true digital maturity requires holistic transformation rather than merely implementing new technologies.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A Digital Maturity Model is a framework that helps organizations assess and benchmark their progress in digital transformation (the digital strategy in ITSM/ITIL® 4)  across multiple dimensions. It typically defines progressive stages of maturity—from initial ad-hoc digital efforts to fully optimized capabilities—enabling businesses to evaluate their current state, identify gaps, and create targeted roadmaps for advancement. The model examines capabilities across key areas including strategy, customer experience, operations, technology infrastructure, data analytics, and organizational culture, recognizing that true digital maturity requires holistic transformation rather than merely implementing new technologies.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The ITSM Elevate</em>, we tackle the <em>real</em> monster behind every ITSM transformation: O<strong>rganizational Change</strong>. 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!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The ITSM Elevate</em>, we tackle the <em>real</em> monster behind every ITSM transformation: O<strong>rganizational Change</strong>. 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!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The ITSM Elevate</em>, we tackle the <em>real</em> monster behind every ITSM transformation: O<strong>rganizational Change</strong>. 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!</p>]]>
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      <title>ITSM Elevate: Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Service Desk</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>ITSM Elevate: Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Service Desk</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this premiere episode of <em>ITSM Elevate</em>, 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.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this premiere episode of <em>ITSM Elevate</em>, 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.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 11:07:10 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this premiere episode of <em>ITSM Elevate</em>, 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.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>ITSM Elevate: Keeping the lights on with Incident Management</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>ITSM Elevate: Keeping the lights on with Incident Management</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When everything’s on fire, who brings the calm? In <em>Keeping the Lights On</em>, 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.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When everything’s on fire, who brings the calm? In <em>Keeping the Lights On</em>, 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.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 09:49:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
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      <itunes:author>Con Punto y Koma</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1505</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When everything’s on fire, who brings the calm? In <em>Keeping the Lights On</em>, 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.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>ITSM Elevate: SLM, “Dear Service Provider, We Need to Talk…”</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>ITSM Elevate: SLM, “Dear Service Provider, We Need to Talk…”</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The episode titled <strong>“Dear Service Provider, We Need to Talk…”</strong> opens with a playful yet insightful look at what happens when expectations between service providers and customers are misaligned — and how <strong>Service Level Management (SLM)</strong> 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.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The episode titled <strong>“Dear Service Provider, We Need to Talk…”</strong> opens with a playful yet insightful look at what happens when expectations between service providers and customers are misaligned — and how <strong>Service Level Management (SLM)</strong> 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.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1487</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The episode titled <strong>“Dear Service Provider, We Need to Talk…”</strong> opens with a playful yet insightful look at what happens when expectations between service providers and customers are misaligned — and how <strong>Service Level Management (SLM)</strong> 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.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>ITSM Elevate: Release vs Deployment - Behind the Curtain of Change</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>ITSM Elevate: Release vs Deployment - Behind the Curtain of Change</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>ITIL® 4 Unplugged: Elevate Your ITSM</em>, Tyler and Rachel untangle the often-confused practices of <strong>Release Management</strong> and <strong>Deployment Management</strong>. 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 <strong>Change Enablement</strong>, <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong>, and the <strong>Service Value Chain</strong>. Plus, they dive into the <strong>four dimensions of ITIL® 4</strong>, 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.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>ITIL® 4 Unplugged: Elevate Your ITSM</em>, Tyler and Rachel untangle the often-confused practices of <strong>Release Management</strong> and <strong>Deployment Management</strong>. 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 <strong>Change Enablement</strong>, <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong>, and the <strong>Service Value Chain</strong>. Plus, they dive into the <strong>four dimensions of ITIL® 4</strong>, 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.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
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      <itunes:duration>651</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>ITIL® 4 Unplugged: Elevate Your ITSM</em>, Tyler and Rachel untangle the often-confused practices of <strong>Release Management</strong> and <strong>Deployment Management</strong>. 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 <strong>Change Enablement</strong>, <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong>, and the <strong>Service Value Chain</strong>. Plus, they dive into the <strong>four dimensions of ITIL® 4</strong>, 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.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>ITSM Elevate: Mapping the Digital Universe - Service Configuration Management Decoded</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>ITSM Elevate: Mapping the Digital Universe - Service Configuration Management Decoded</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1016</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Elevate ITSM: Eyes Wide Open - Mastering Monitoring and Event Management</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Elevate ITSM: Eyes Wide Open - Mastering Monitoring and Event Management</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/85510f49/28d1cadf.mp3" length="15216306" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Con Punto y Koma</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Elevate ITSM: The Problem with Problems – Inside ITIL 4 Problem Management</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Elevate ITSM: The Problem with Problems – Inside ITIL 4 Problem Management</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why do the same incidents keep showing up? Who’s actually fixing what’s <em>causing</em> the chaos? In this episode of <em>ITIL 4 Unplugged</em>, Tyler and Alex dive into the world of <strong>Problem Management</strong> — and somehow make it fun. From swarming and known errors to technical debt, workarounds, and prioritizing what really matters, they break down how this practice can transform firefighting into real improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re an ITSM veteran or just got "voluntold" to manage problems, this episode gives you the clarity, confidence, and laughs to tackle what’s beneath the surface.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why do the same incidents keep showing up? Who’s actually fixing what’s <em>causing</em> the chaos? In this episode of <em>ITIL 4 Unplugged</em>, Tyler and Alex dive into the world of <strong>Problem Management</strong> — and somehow make it fun. From swarming and known errors to technical debt, workarounds, and prioritizing what really matters, they break down how this practice can transform firefighting into real improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re an ITSM veteran or just got "voluntold" to manage problems, this episode gives you the clarity, confidence, and laughs to tackle what’s beneath the surface.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/404e4549/e63d3fdc.mp3" length="12338735" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Con Punto y Koma</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>767</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why do the same incidents keep showing up? Who’s actually fixing what’s <em>causing</em> the chaos? In this episode of <em>ITIL 4 Unplugged</em>, Tyler and Alex dive into the world of <strong>Problem Management</strong> — and somehow make it fun. From swarming and known errors to technical debt, workarounds, and prioritizing what really matters, they break down how this practice can transform firefighting into real improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re an ITSM veteran or just got "voluntold" to manage problems, this episode gives you the clarity, confidence, and laughs to tackle what’s beneath the surface.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Elevate ITSM: Not Your Grandma’s Help Desk</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Elevate ITSM: Not Your Grandma’s Help Desk</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Forget everything you think you know about the help desk. In this episode of <em>ITIL 4 Unplugged: Elevate ITSM</em>, Tyler and Jessica uncover the true role of the <strong>modern Service Desk</strong> — from swarming and self-service to omnichannel strategy and capability models. Whether you’re stuck in Bob’s world or leading a global support team, this is your no-nonsense guide to evolving from ticket taker to value creator.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Forget everything you think you know about the help desk. In this episode of <em>ITIL 4 Unplugged: Elevate ITSM</em>, Tyler and Jessica uncover the true role of the <strong>modern Service Desk</strong> — from swarming and self-service to omnichannel strategy and capability models. Whether you’re stuck in Bob’s world or leading a global support team, this is your no-nonsense guide to evolving from ticket taker to value creator.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/66150e7d/a5da5439.mp3" length="13232269" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Con Punto y Koma</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>823</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Forget everything you think you know about the help desk. In this episode of <em>ITIL 4 Unplugged: Elevate ITSM</em>, Tyler and Jessica uncover the true role of the <strong>modern Service Desk</strong> — from swarming and self-service to omnichannel strategy and capability models. Whether you’re stuck in Bob’s world or leading a global support team, this is your no-nonsense guide to evolving from ticket taker to value creator.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Plugged In: Who Signed This Mess? Supplier Management Without Regrets</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Plugged In: Who Signed This Mess? Supplier Management Without Regrets</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Season 3 of ITIL 4 Unplugged—Plugged In. This season, we’re going beyond the ITIL playbook, exploring the real-world practices that bring service management to life. From SIAM to integration, governance to chaos control—if it makes your service ecosystem smarter, we’re talking about it.”</p><p>What happens when your supplier contract looks great on paper… until everything goes wrong? Tyler and Jessica kick off Season 3 by exposing the gaps in traditional supplier management, introducing the value of SIAM, and breaking down a fictional—but painfully real—power grid meltdown. It’s not just about managing vendors—it’s about owning outcomes.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Season 3 of ITIL 4 Unplugged—Plugged In. This season, we’re going beyond the ITIL playbook, exploring the real-world practices that bring service management to life. From SIAM to integration, governance to chaos control—if it makes your service ecosystem smarter, we’re talking about it.”</p><p>What happens when your supplier contract looks great on paper… until everything goes wrong? Tyler and Jessica kick off Season 3 by exposing the gaps in traditional supplier management, introducing the value of SIAM, and breaking down a fictional—but painfully real—power grid meltdown. It’s not just about managing vendors—it’s about owning outcomes.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Con Punto y Koma</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/30688768/2f441629.mp3" length="13115223" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:duration>815</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Season 3 of ITIL 4 Unplugged—Plugged In. This season, we’re going beyond the ITIL playbook, exploring the real-world practices that bring service management to life. From SIAM to integration, governance to chaos control—if it makes your service ecosystem smarter, we’re talking about it.”</p><p>What happens when your supplier contract looks great on paper… until everything goes wrong? Tyler and Jessica kick off Season 3 by exposing the gaps in traditional supplier management, introducing the value of SIAM, and breaking down a fictional—but painfully real—power grid meltdown. It’s not just about managing vendors—it’s about owning outcomes.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>ITIL, it service management, itsm, incidents, problem-solving</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Plugged In: The SIAM Fix</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this jam-packed episode of <em>Plugged In</em>, Tyler and Jessica dive deep into the unsung hero of ITIL practices—Knowledge Management. They unpack why having data isn’t enough, how to transform tacit expertise into shared wisdom, and what makes a knowledge article actually <em>useful</em>. </p><p>From the SECI model to the DIKW pyramid (yes, that’s a thing!), discover how organizations build a culture where information flows like electricity—fast, reliable, and always on. Expect real-life stories, a dash of humor, and practical tips for turning your IT brainpower into business value. This is Knowledge Management, unplugged.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this jam-packed episode of <em>Plugged In</em>, Tyler and Jessica dive deep into the unsung hero of ITIL practices—Knowledge Management. They unpack why having data isn’t enough, how to transform tacit expertise into shared wisdom, and what makes a knowledge article actually <em>useful</em>. </p><p>From the SECI model to the DIKW pyramid (yes, that’s a thing!), discover how organizations build a culture where information flows like electricity—fast, reliable, and always on. Expect real-life stories, a dash of humor, and practical tips for turning your IT brainpower into business value. This is Knowledge Management, unplugged.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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