Implementing ISO/IEC 20000-1 Service Management

Step 2 of 3: Implementation

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You need to:

  • Ensure your organization understands the principles of ISO/IEC 20000-1, the roles individuals need to play, and review your activities and processes against the standard

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Top tips for implementing ISO/ISO 20000

  1. Get commitment and support from senior management.
  2. Engage the whole business with good internal communication.
  3. Compare existing IT service management processes with ISO/IEC 20000 system requirements.
  4. Get user, supplier and customer feedback on current IT service management provision.
  5. Establish an implementation team to get the best results.
  6. Determine roles, responsibilities and timescales.
  7. Adapt the basic principles of ISO/IEC 20000.
  8. Motivate staff involvement with training and incentives.
  9. Share knowledge of the standard and encourage staff to train as internal auditors.
  10. Regularly review your ISO/IEC 20000 system to make sure you are continually improving it.

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