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Being the go to person for ISO 20000 service delivery decisions

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What do you take away from the Being the go to person course?

Recognised as the internal reference for ISO 20000 interpretation and application Own service delivery decisions without escalation overhead Produce auditable, repeatable service documentation others adopt Shape client-facing service narratives with confidence Build a personal track record that compounds across engagements.

How does this map to your situation?

When a new client audit is announced Before renewing a managed service contract When onboarding a new vendor into service delivery During internal compliance readiness reviews.

What's included with your purchase?

12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters) Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access 30-day money-back guarantee.

What does the Being the go to person cover on delivery and format?

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access. Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current responsibilities over 6, 8 weeks.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Unlike generic ISO 20000 training, this course focuses on positioning, decision ownership, and reputation building , the unspoken skills that separate recognised practitioners from those who deliver compliance by checklist.

What does the Being the go to person cover on frequently asked?

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

How is the Being the go to person delivered?

The Being the go to person is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. A certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Being the go to person cost?

The Being the go to person is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Being the go to person for ISO 20000 service delivery decisions

Position yourself as the definitive internal voice on service management standards and execution

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Service Manager at a global IT services firm focused on compliance-aligned service delivery

Who this is not for

This is not for junior consultants needing foundational training in service management or those outside service delivery roles.

What you walk away with

  • Recognised as the internal reference for ISO 20000 interpretation and application
  • Own service delivery decisions without escalation overhead
  • Produce auditable, repeatable service documentation others adopt
  • Shape client-facing service narratives with confidence
  • Build a personal track record that compounds across engagements

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Establishing authority in service management standards
Lay the foundation for being the trusted internal voice on ISO 20000 by aligning governance with delivery outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining your role in service standardisation
  2. Mapping ISO 20000 to current service workflows
  3. Identifying decision ownership gaps
  4. Building credibility through early wins
  5. Documenting first principles for consistency
  6. Creating internal reference snippets
  7. Positioning yourself as the starting point
  8. Avoiding overreach while claiming authority
  9. Tracking decision impact visibly
  10. Using peer validation to reinforce standing
  11. Linking service delivery to compliance outcomes
  12. Setting expectations for cross-functional input
Module 2. Owning ISO 20000 interpretation independently
Develop the confidence to make binding calls on framework application without senior review.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Reading ISO 20000 with operational intent
  2. Identifying ambiguous clauses in context
  3. Applying precedent over policy
  4. Building internal interpretation rules
  5. Documenting rationale for future use
  6. Anticipating audit follow up questions
  7. Creating versioned guidance
  8. Sharing interpretations proactively
  9. Handling pushback from peers
  10. Refining stance based on feedback
  11. Linking decisions to client impact
  12. Archiving decisions for reuse
Module 3. Structuring service delivery narratives
Craft compelling, standard-aligned stories that guide stakeholders toward approval.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Framing service updates as compliance wins
  2. Starting narratives with outcomes
  3. Using ISO 20000 clauses as anchors
  4. Writing briefs that don’t need revision
  5. Preempting common objections
  6. Including just enough detail
  7. Tailoring tone for technical and non technical readers
  8. Highlighting risk reduction visibly
  9. Linking changes to client value
  10. Using consistency as a selling point
  11. Versioning narrative templates
  12. Embedding compliance language naturally
Module 4. Building repeatable documentation systems
Create living artefacts that save time and elevate quality across engagements.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing templates that last
  2. Building modular content blocks
  3. Versioning documentation securely
  4. Linking documents to control objectives
  5. Automating routine sections
  6. Using client examples as defaults
  7. Creating self updating references
  8. Tagging content for reuse
  9. Ensuring audit readiness by default
  10. Reducing review cycles through clarity
  11. Maintaining ownership of templates
  12. Training others without losing edge
Module 5. Gaining tacit approval through consistency
Earn unstated endorsement by delivering reliable, predictable outputs.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Aligning rhythm with stakeholder needs
  2. Delivering ahead of request cycles
  3. Using consistent formatting everywhere
  4. Reducing exceptions over time
  5. Highlighting compliance by design
  6. Creating inertia through quality
  7. Being the default pick for ad hoc asks
  8. Earning trust through precision
  9. Avoiding rework loops
  10. Making others reliant on your output
  11. Scaling visibility through patterns
  12. Building reputation as zero maintenance
Module 6. Handling stakeholder escalation paths
Design workflows so issues come to you first, not last.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping current escalation patterns
  2. Inserting yourself upstream
  3. Creating direct reporting lanes
  4. Setting up automated triggers
  5. Being named in service playbooks
  6. Owning triage decisions
  7. Reducing bottleneck points
  8. Documenting escalation logic
  9. Training teams to route to you
  10. Measuring reduction in delays
  11. Optimising handoff moments
  12. Becoming the default resolver
Module 7. Owning vendor service integration tracks
Lead external service coordination with authority and precision.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Assessing vendor compliance posture
  2. Mapping vendor workflows to ISO 20000
  3. Setting integration expectations early
  4. Reviewing vendor documentation independently
  5. Identifying gaps without escalation
  6. Negotiating terms from strength
  7. Documenting integration decisions
  8. Creating vendor scorecards
  9. Ensuring audit trail completeness
  10. Driving alignment through standards
  11. Managing exceptions efficiently
  12. Building exit clauses based on compliance
Module 8. Leading internal audit readiness cycles
Turn audits from reactive events into demonstrations of leadership.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Starting prep earlier than required
  2. Conducting internal dry runs
  3. Identifying likely focus areas
  4. Creating evidence trails proactively
  5. Using past findings to strengthen posture
  6. Reducing last minute scrambling
  7. Presenting findings with authority
  8. Documenting improvements visibly
  9. Turning observations into wins
  10. Building relationships with auditors
  11. Improving response turnaround time
  12. Creating post audit momentum
Module 9. Developing a personal decision playbook
Codify your judgment so it compounds across roles and responsibilities.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Capturing decisions as they happen
  2. Identifying patterns in your calls
  3. Creating decision trees for reuse
  4. Adding rationale to each branch
  5. Updating based on new signals
  6. Protecting intellectual ownership
  7. Sharing selectively to build reputation
  8. Using playbook to reduce deliberation
  9. Training others without diluting value
  10. Linking decisions to outcomes
  11. Versioning for accountability
  12. Archiving for long term leverage
Module 10. Expanding influence across service domains
Extend your reach beyond core responsibilities through consistency and clarity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying adjacent service areas
  2. Offering input without overreach
  3. Being invited to planning sessions
  4. Sharing templates proactively
  5. Contributing to cross domain standards
  6. Building coalitions through quality
  7. Earning informal advisory roles
  8. Reducing friction in coordination
  9. Creating network effects from work
  10. Being cited as reference regularly
  11. Scaling impact beyond direct ownership
  12. Shaping best practices across teams
Module 11. Creating stakeholder dependency on your output
Become indispensable by making others reliant on your structured approach.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Delivering first drafts that stick
  2. Reducing need for revisions
  3. Creating templates others adopt
  4. Being copied on key decisions
  5. Shaping agendas through documentation
  6. Setting the pace for delivery
  7. Reducing ambiguity across teams
  8. Creating efficiency through standardisation
  9. Building trust in your judgment
  10. Making others slower without you
  11. Demonstrating value repeatedly
  12. Earning informal endorsement
Module 12. Sustaining recognition through documented legacy
Ensure your contributions endure beyond current role or project.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Archiving decisions systematically
  2. Creating searchable knowledge bases
  3. Linking artefacts to business outcomes
  4. Measuring reusability of work
  5. Ensuring continuity after transition
  6. Being cited as source after departure
  7. Building institutional memory around your work
  8. Creating playbooks that outlive projects
  9. Maintaining access post role change
  10. Scaling reputation across geographies
  11. Embedding practices into onboarding
  12. Leaving a standardisation legacy

How this maps to your situation

  • When a new client audit is announced
  • Before renewing a managed service contract
  • When onboarding a new vendor into service delivery
  • During internal compliance readiness reviews

Before vs. after

Before
Service delivery input is reactive, fragmented, and often revisited due to inconsistent application of ISO 20000.
After
You are proactively consulted on all service decisions, your documentation is adopted enterprise wide, and your interpretation of ISO 20000 becomes the default reference.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current responsibilities over 6, 8 weeks.

If nothing changes
Without structured authority, you remain one voice among many, even when your expertise is deeper, and your contributions risk being diluted or overlooked during critical decision cycles.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic ISO 20000 training, this course focuses on positioning, decision ownership, and reputation building , the unspoken skills that separate recognised practitioners from those who deliver compliance by checklist.

Frequently asked

Who is this course designed for?
Service Managers and practitioners who want to become the recognised go to person for ISO 20000 aligned service delivery decisions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive certification upon completion?
No. This course is focused on practical capability building, not exam preparation or formal accreditation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current responsibilities over 6, 8 weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours