I’ve just been reminded about how much I don’t like the term “ticket deflection” in IT support scenarios. It always makes me think that customer/employee/end-user requests are unwanted rather than that self-help is the quickest and easiest way for them to receive what they need. It’s like the IT service desk is stating “go away, we’re too busy for this.”
What do you think about the term and which others make you think that their use misses the point of ITSM and IT support? Please share as a response.
