The first step in implementing this stage of the FITS process is to identify a single place where calls can be logged and statistics gathered.

The goals for this step are to make sure:

• All calls are logged though a single point of contact.
• ICT users are aware of the process and the appropriate ways to log a call, what information they will be expected to provide, the sort of response they should expect and what times they can log a call.
  
• ICT users are aware of the process and the appropriate ways to log a call, what information they will be expected to provide, the sort of response they should expect and what times they can log a call.
  

The initial decision that has to be made is how requests for help are going to be logged. There are a number of ways this can be done:

• A book where ICT users write down details of a call request
• A standard form that people can fill in and leave in a tray
  
• An email address to contact
  
• A staffed telephone number that people can call
  
• An answer phone where people can leave a message
  

It may be any one or a number, of these ways. The important thing is that all calls are logged, collated, and responded to. If a number of different methods are used to receive calls it is important that they are all recorded in a single place. Remember the point of this stage is to be able to collect information about all calls logged.

It is equally important that the expected response times after logging a call should be clearly identified. This and the procedure for logging calls when the service desk is unavailable should be documented and communicated.

Now let's look at Step 2 - staffing the service desk

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