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Affinity Mapping in Major Incident Management: A Strategic Tool for Streamlined Problem Solving

Affinity Mapping is a method used to group related ideas or data points based on their similarity or connection to a particular theme. This technique helps to uncover patterns or relationships that might not be immediately obvious. It is especially useful in situations where large amounts of data or feedback need to be organized, such as during post-incident reviews or root cause analyses. In Major Incident Management, incidents often have multiple interconnected causes, symptoms, and effects. Affinity mapping helps categorise these factors, enabling the team to focus on related issues and identify the core problem that needs resolution.

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Post-Major Incident Reviews in Major Incident Management: A Comprehensive Guide

A Post-Major Incident Review (PMIR) is a formal meeting or process that takes place after a major incident has been resolved. The goal is to analyse the incident, understand its causes, and assess the incident management process itself. It provides an opportunity for key stakeholders to review the incident, share insights, and document lessons learned.

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Common mistakes Major Incident Managers make

 In this video we talk about the most common mistakes that Major Incident Managers make.     About MIM®MIM® is the professional body dedicated to Global Best Practice for IT Major Incident Management®.We are transforming the way companies, professionals and IT Operations, reduce major incident downtime.Our methods and techniques save millions for companies around the globe, supports leading IT specialists and maximises collaboration.With clients in more than 95 countries, including the world’s largest business and consumer brands, we drive major incident innovation to protect businesses. www.majorincidentmanagement.com Connect with MIM® Linkedin Youtube Facebook Twitter Signup for the newsletter   MIM® Podcast Listen on itunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Sticher Listen on google podcasts Listen on TuneIn  

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Why you keep missing initial major incident comms

Initial major incident comms are so important to fast engagement of technical teams and to alert stakeholders, yet many people struggle to meet the initial 15 minute deadline. We talk about the most common reason people fail to hit the comms target.      About MIM®MIM® is the professional body dedicated to Global Best Practice for IT Major Incident Management®.We are transforming the way companies, professionals and IT Operations, reduce major incident downtime.Our methods and techniques save millions for companies around the globe, supports leading IT specialists and maximises collaboration.With clients in more than 95 countries, including the world’s largest business and consumer brands, we drive major incident innovation to protect businesses. www.majorincidentmanagement.com Connect with MIM® Linkedin Youtube Facebook Twitter...

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Better handovers from the Service Desk

The initial handover from the Service Desk to the Major Incident team is speed and ultimately a reduction in downtime. If not done properly we delay engaging technical teams and resolution. In this video we discuss how to support the Service Desk and get better handovers.      About MIM®MIM® is the professional body dedicated to Global Best Practice for IT Major Incident Management®.We are transforming the way companies, professionals and IT Operations, reduce major incident downtime.Our methods and techniques save millions for companies around the globe, supports leading IT specialists and maximises collaboration.With clients in more than 95 countries, including the world’s largest business and consumer brands, we drive major incident innovation to protect businesses. www.majorincidentmanagement.com Connect with MIM®...

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