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The Universal Service Desk (USD). Implementing, controlling, and improving service delivery

The Universal Service Desk (USD). Implementing, controlling, and improving service delivery

IT Governance Publishing, Brian Johnson, Léon-Paul de Rouw

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This book is your go-to guide to mastering the Universal Service Desk (USD) for improving service management. The reader will understand USD's role in enterprises, delve into its design process, and learn how to use it for effective customer service and business operations. With practical examples and industry case studies, this book offers deep insights into the application of the USD for organizational success.

The book begins by introducing the USD concept, highlighting its importance in streamlining service delivery and enhancing customer satisfaction. It outlines how a demand-oriented approach can be implemented across various business environments, optimizing workflows from front-office interactions to back-office coordination. Through the chapters, readers will learn to adapt USD to meet the evolving needs of enterprises.

The final chapters focus on advanced practices such as improving service quality, managing virtual USD platforms, and aligning service desk operations with business goals. By following the structured approach outlined, you’ll gain the tools to create a USD that delivers measurable value, fosters seamless communication, and aligns with organizational priorities.
  • 1. The USD in the enterprise
  • 2. The USD as a concept
  • 3. Delivering products and services through the USD
  • 4. The USD customers
  • 5. From design to reality
  • 6. The service desk of Breda University of Applied Sciences
  • 7. Service management software
  • 8. The virtual USD
  • 9. Call centre functionality
  • 10. The service counter
  • 11. Account management
  • 12. Expert USD Staff
  • 13. The USD and back office dependencies
  • 14. Business information for the USD
  • 15. USD management and organisation
  • 16. IT and the service help desk – reflections by a provider of managed services
  • 17. The USD as a key to management and control
  • 18. Contract management and the USD
  • 19. Success criteria
  • 20. Quality improvement
  • 21. Implementation and further development
  • 22. Improvement possibilities
  • 23. The USD of things
  • 24. A case study from the UK government
  • 25. Finally … for the customer: the USD as an interface
  • Title: The Universal Service Desk (USD). Implementing, controlling, and improving service delivery
  • Author: IT Governance Publishing, Brian Johnson, Léon-Paul de Rouw
  • Original title: The Universal Service Desk (USD). Implementing, controlling, and improving service delivery
  • ISBN: 9781806388400, 9781806388400
  • Date of issue: 2025-07-18
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_4j0l
  • Publisher: IT Governance Publishing