{"id":5706,"date":"2016-02-23T19:07:54","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T19:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multiacademstg.wpengine.com\/20000academy\/?p=5706"},"modified":"2025-07-07T08:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T08:35:00","slug":"what-are-the-most-common-iso-20000-implementation-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/blog\/2016\/02\/23\/what-are-the-most-common-iso-20000-implementation-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most common ISO 20000 implementation myths?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever we talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/what-is-iso-20000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISO 20000<\/a>\u00a0implementation, we usually discuss its many benefits. Well, that\u2019s correct and there is nothing wrong with that. But, the point is that there are, maybe, even more obstacles, which people let hinder them in the implementation.<\/p>\n<p>When I talk to customers, I must admit they are creative when they look for a good reason (or, better to say \u2013 excuse) for why they shouldn\u2019t implement ISO 20000. And, I have to admit that a few of them might actually have a good reason. But, most of these are just \u2013 myths.<\/p>\n<h2>Myths explained<\/h2>\n<p>There is one thing I want to make clear. ISO 20000 affects <a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/iso-20000-documentation-toolkit\/?rel=sms-related-documents&amp;doc=list-of-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IT services<\/a>, which are used by users, i.e., the customers who pay your bills. And, even small things, when they go wrong, are highly visible. So, if service delivery works (here I mean, without ISO 20000 in place) \u2013 there is a saying that best describes the approach: \u201cIf it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t try to fix it.\u201d And I understand that. Although, I still think that this approach is missing out on all those benefits that ISO 20000 implementation brings (to learn more about the benefits, read the article <a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/blog\/2016\/02\/09\/5-key-benefits-of-iso-20000-implementation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 key benefits of ISO 20000 implementation<\/a>).<br \/>\n<div id=\"middle-banner\" class=\"banner-shortcode\"><\/div><script>loadMiddleBanner();<\/script><br \/>\n<div id=\"side-banner-trigger\" class=\"banner-shortcode\"><\/div><br \/>\nLet\u2019s get back to myths. Here are some of the most widely used ones:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe are a small company and ISO 20000 is only for big ones.\u201d <\/strong>From my experience \u2013 that\u2019s not true. As with many other ISO standards, ISO 20000 can be implemented in organizations of various sizes. OK, it would be difficult to implement it in a company with 3-4 people, but you don\u2019t have to be a 30-person organization, either.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe don\u2019t have enough resources for ISO 20000 implementation.\u201d<\/strong> OK, I understand that. But, there are some other options, like consultants or <a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/iso-20000-documentation-toolkit\/?rel=sms-related-documents&amp;doc=procedure-for-document-and-record-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">documentation<\/a>\u00a0template toolkits (like <a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/iso-20000-documentation-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISO 20000 Documentation Toolkit<\/a>) that can help you implement the ISO 20000 standard with the resources inside your organization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cManagement doesn\u2019t care about ISO standards.\u201d<\/strong> I think they do, but they have to understand why you want to do the implementation. If you use techie (using technology vocabulary) language they won\u2019t understand. The point is that you need them \u2013 actually, even worse \u2013 you can\u2019t do it without them. So, how do you get them on board? Speak business language. Tell them about benefits (see more in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/blog\/2016\/02\/09\/5-key-benefits-of-iso-20000-implementation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 key benefits of ISO 20000 implementation<\/a>), customers and their satisfaction (or dissatisfaction), broken SLAs (<a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/iso-20000-documentation-toolkit\/?rel=relationship-and-agreement-processes&amp;doc=service-level-agreement-sla-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Service Level Agreements<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 formal contracts between you and your customers), the mess inside all these teams and processes that you can clean up \u2026 and don\u2019t go to them to discuss. You have to have clear picture of What, Why, How, and How much. That\u2019s the language management likes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cTools are too expensive.\u201d <\/strong>Yes, there are very (but very) expensive tools. But, you know what? There are also excellent tools that are not expensive or are open source, i.e., free of royalty costs. And, believe me, some of them are good.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThere are no tangible benefits.\u201d<\/strong> Well, this one could be challenged. Let me ask you something: What are the costs of a lost customer or an SLA breach? Or, do you measure how long it takes to resolve incidents? How many licenses do you have in place (particularly ones that are paid for but not used)? These are examples of items that you can describe with numbers, usually expressed in currency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cOur people know their jobs, anyway.\u201d<\/strong> OK, but what will happen if they leave? Are you going to start developing your capabilities from scratch? Probable yes, because you will have no other way. But, imagine that you have a documented management system (<a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/iso-20000-documentation-toolkit\/?rel=sms-related-documents&amp;doc=service-management-system-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMS \u2013 Service Management System<\/a>\u00a0in this case), processes, and related documents. When you hire a new employee he can easily become operational according your methodology and as part of your processes and related activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cNo one will know, anyway.\u201d<\/strong> Sure, if you don\u2019t tell them. If you certify against ISO 20000 and put that information on your letterhead, business card or, even better, your web page \u2026 well, there is a big chance that people will notice that.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking for an excuse or finding a way<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest. ISO 20000 implementation is not simple (careful \u2013 this fact shouldn\u2019t be used as an excuse). A lot is invested: money, companies\u2019 as well as personal reputations, people, tools, etc. And that makes everyone, from top management to the employees responsible for ITSM in the company, to open their eyes. But, if you are looking for an excuse \u2013 you will always find one. If you want to do something \u2013 you\u2019ll find a way.<\/p>\n<p><em>To implement ISO 20000 easily and efficiently, use our<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/advisera.com\/20000academy\/iso-20000-documentation-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISO 20000 Documentation Toolkit<\/a> <em>that provides step-by-step guidance for full ISO 20000 compliance.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever we talk about ISO 20000\u00a0implementation, we usually discuss its many benefits. Well, that\u2019s correct and there is nothing wrong with that. But, the point is that there are, maybe, even more obstacles, which people let hinder them in the implementation. 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