HDI's content-rich, live webinars, presented by top industry experts and practitioners, cover industry best practices, emerging trends, and service leadership. These monthly webinars keep technical service and support professionals up to date on key issues and offer training on concepts critical to support organization effectiveness. Participate live on the day of the event or on-demand as your schedule permits.

When IT Hits the Fan: Best Practices for Major Incident Management

with Peter Mcgarahan , vincent geffray
Jul 19, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. EST

What happens when your organization suffers a critical, high-impact incident? Who needs to be involved, and how will you communicate with them? Do you currently have a plan—and how often do you update it? In this webinar, learn about best practices for preparing for and managing your next...


Insourcing and Outsourcing Support: What the Data Tell Us

with Roy Atkinson , Jay Ray
Jun 14, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. EST

What’s being insourced and outsourced these days in the tech support industry? Why? Find out in this webinar, where you’ll take a deep dive into data collected through one of our recent annual surveys.


Following the Sun: Managing a Distributed Workforce

with Brandon Caudle
May 17, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. EST

Organizations are growing and changing, often adding support center locations in faraway places or embedding support in different business units. How can managers do their jobs effectively across time zones and cultures, while maintaining a culture of service excellence?


Tech Is Money: Demystifying the RFP Process

with Roy Atkinson
Apr 19, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. EST

The time has come for your organization to replace a key piece of technology. Senior management is on board, and money is available. Your frontline staff is thrilled that their tools will be updated. Now what? In this webinar, Roy Atkinson will demystify the RFP process, providing tips and...


Service Catalog Sprawl: Is It a Problem Worth Fixing?

with Doug Tedder
Mar 15, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. EST

Sixty-six percent of organizations consider service catalog sprawl to be a problem, but most haven't begun to address it. Why? The primary reason is lack of sponsorship from IT leaders. In this webinar, Doug Tedder will examine the political and cultural challenges associated with catalog...