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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why Mature ITSM Programs Fail?

from The ITSM Practice: Elevating ITSM and IT Security Knowledge · host Luigi Ferri

Why do mature ITSM programs still fail? This episode explores the hidden risks behind ITSM stagnation, loss of executive sponsorship, outdated KPIs, rigid processes, and misaligned culture. Learn how to sustain ITSM maturity through continual improvement, business-aligned metrics, leadership engagement, and evolution in the age of automation and AI.In this episode, we answer to:Why do mature ITSM programs fail despite successful ITIL adoption?How does loss of executive sponsorship undermine IT Service Management sustainability?How can ITSM processes and KPIs evolve to support automation, AI, and business agility?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Keith D. Sutherland, Lawrence J. "Butch" Sheets, book "A Practical Guide to Service Management: Insights from industry experts for uncovering, implementing, and improving service management practices", link https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Keith-D-Sutherland/dp/1804612502TOPdesk website, article "5 ITSM implementation pitfalls to avoid", link https://www.topdesk.com/en/blog/itsm-implementation-pitfalls/ Sunrise website, article "Why ITSM implementations often fail?", link https://www.sunrisesoftware.com/blog/why-itsm-implementations-often-fail ITSM Tools website, article "10 Common ITSM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them", link https://itsm.tools/10-common-itsm-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/ Connect with me on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.comAnd if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security.Credits:Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

Why do mature ITSM programs still fail? This episode explores the hidden risks behind ITSM stagnation, loss of executive sponsorship, outdated KPIs, rigid processes, and misaligned culture. Learn how to sustain ITSM maturity through continual improvement, business-aligned metrics, leadership engagement, and evolution in the age of automation and AI.In this episode, we answer to:Why do mature ITSM programs fail despite successful ITIL adoption?How does loss of executive sponsorship undermine IT Service Management sustainability?How can ITSM processes and KPIs evolve to support automation, AI, and business agility?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Keith D. Sutherland, Lawrence J. "Butch" Sheets, book "A Practical Guide to Service Management: Insights from industry experts for uncovering, implementing, and improving service management practices", link https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Keith-D-Sutherland/dp/1804612502TOPdesk website, article "5 ITSM implementation pitfalls to avoid", link https://www.topdesk.com/en/blog/itsm-implementation-pitfalls/ Sunrise website, article "Why ITSM implementations often fail?", link https://www.sunrisesoftware.com/blog/why-itsm-implementations-often-fail ITSM Tools website, article "10 Common ITSM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them", link https://itsm.tools/10-common-itsm-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/ Connect with me on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.comAnd if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security.Credits:Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

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