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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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Personal brand as a Major Incident Manager

 Your personal brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room - Jeff Bezos.  In this video, we discuss personal brand for Major Incident Managers.      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...

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Authenticity as a Major Incident Manager

 Authenticity as a Major Incident Manager is powerful. In this video we discuss why it matters and how to be more authentic as a leader.       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...

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Assertiveness as a Major Incident Manager

 We need to be assertive in the right situations as a aMajor Incident Manager. In this video we discuss assertiveness and how to apply it.      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...

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