How agile is your IT help desk?

Application and software development may be the most prominent use cases, but agility is being applied elsewhere as well. The methodology promoted by a lean approach that encourages iterative feedback cycles and efficiency through collaboration, for example, can be applied throughout the agency IT environment.

A prime candidate for this approach is the agency IT help desk, which is responsible for seamlessly aiding in the day-to-day operations of the end user. IT managers can apply an agile delivery model to this type of service by hosting it on site and staffing it with dedicated IT professionals who have a comprehensive understanding of the issues and processes unique to that agency. This approach can save time and money and facilitate employee operations.

Running an agile IT help desk is like having a dedicated 18F team -- a valuable resource that can successfully deploy and maintain technology, ensuring end users receive and create the maximum amount of value for their agency. No matter how innovative or revolutionary the core technology, its effectiveness ultimately comes down to the end user who is responsible for its day-to-day application. Therefore, it is vital that the employees have useful and dedicated resources behind them -- namely, the help desk.