Enterprise Service Management (ESM) is the practice of applying service management principles and frameworks, originally designed for IT (like IT Service Management, ITSM), to the broader organisation. This includes non-IT departments such as HR, finance, facilities, legal, and customer service.
Enterprise Service Management (ESM) aims to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery across the entire enterprise by using the same structured approaches typically used in IT, such as workflows, automation, and a customer-focused service delivery model.
Key aspects of Enterprise Service Management (ESM) include:
- Standardisation of Processes: Applying consistent service management practices across departments.
- Automation: Leveraging tools and technologies to automate workflows and reduce manual tasks.
- Self-Service Portals: Providing users with centralised portals for submitting requests, accessing information, or reporting issues.
- Collaboration and Communication: Facilitating better cross-department communication and service coordination.
- Improved Service Delivery: Delivering higher quality and more efficient services to both internal and external customers.