IT Service Management Meets Human-Centered Design - Katrina Macdermid

In this conversation, Roy Atkinson and Katrina Macdermid discuss the concept of HumanisingIT™, which integrates human-centered design principles into IT service management. Katrina shares her journey from traditional IT service management to embracing human-centered design, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in solving complex IT problems. They explore the challenges faced in IT service management, the importance of communication, and the necessity of recognizing assumptions in order to innovate effectively. The discussion highlights the need for frameworks that allow organizations to adapt and improve their processes while considering their unique cultures and structures.