We recently saw a ServiceNow competitor say it takes "days, weeks, months" to do "even simple things" in ServiceNow. Those who know how to build, know how silly this sounds. But yet, customers still sometimes find themselves in this predicament. We investigate how and why. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep 89 - Getting better at Communication Ep 115 - …

New to ServiceNow and can't get passed the recruiter layer? Seasoned ServiceNow veteran looking to freelance? In this episode we talk to elite ServiceNow talent finder, networker, and master of threading the needle between customer need and resource preference. Stephanie Fairbanks has been in the ServiceNow game since the beginning and has a massiv…

Part 2 of our networking episode digs deeper into the practical, tactical side of building & sustaining meaningful networks. Special guest Tim Woodruff returns to advocate those to whom networking isn't natural. We tackle the "ick factor", mental models, building systems, and break down non-verbal cues so you can network like a boss at ServiceNow K…

Back like we never left! In this episode, we tackle a topic we somehow haven't covered yet: how to network. With ServiceNow Knowledge25 on the horizon we want you at your best networking game. We dive deep into - why introversion can be your networking superpower, - paying into the "Karma Bank" - the paradox of energy investment - being memorable a…

We talk with Philip Elliott about his journey into and passion for the ServiceNow HR module. Philip Elliott on LinkedIn Philip Elliott on Youtube ABOUT US Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects. Cory is the founder of TekVoyant. Robert is just some guy. Sponsor Us!By Robert "The Duke" Fedoruk & Cory "CJ" Wesley

Success on ServiceNow isn't JUST a factor of a good deployment. There's a number of disciplines and mindsets that go into building and maintaining a successful ServiceNow experience. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - The Power of Stakeholder & User Councils - Establishing ServiceNow Architecture Standards - Documenting ServiceNow Deployments - Getting Be…

It can be challenging translating your past work experience into value, especially when you're new to the ecosystem. In this episode we talk about how understanding scale, type, and agency in work can help bridge the narrative gap. We hope this helps you increase number and success of your interviews. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Titans of ServiceNo…

Every month or two we see a thread asking for questions to ask ServiceNow job candidates. This episodes covers some strategies and question samples you can ask... even if you aren't a ServiceNow developer! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Glide Aggregate Thanks to our sponsors, - Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built nat…

ServiceNow Platform Analytics Workspace is awesome! Rob and Mitch from Vividcharts join us for a discussion about how to prepare for a migration from traditional dashboards to this new framework. ABOUT VIVIDCHARTS Check out VividCharts Reporting Audit Service Thanks to our sponsors, - Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution…

Everyone talks about transparency and leadership, but you won't achieve that without an audience. We break down the reasons and methods for ServiceNow platform owners and consultants to set up user and executive councils for their ServiceNow programs. Thanks to our sponsors, - Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built n…

In celebration of labor day, we talk about how do you know you're doing GOOD labor, and how to make sure your labor isn't exploited. And we conclude with a titanic labor that the ServiceNow community needs to address. ALSO MENTIONED: - Getting Better at Communication - CSDM with Mark Bodman - The Truth About Customization vs Configuration - Documen…

We discuss some practical methods for bringing the chaos of ServiceNow implementations under control ALSO MENTIONED: - Robert's Rules of Order Thanks to our sponsors, - Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. - Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st…

The difference between an adequate and expert ServiceNow expert is comfortably receiving abstractions and translating them into specific action. Break the mindset of being an order taker. The difference between great success and poor results can be due to your clarifying lense, in addition to your dev skills. ALSO MENTIONED: - Episode 38 - Outcomes…

Jace isn't just passionate about Tech, but also how it's sold. Learn how is "buy once and own it" philosophy lead him to create "AI In A Box", an AI you can install in your own environment to perform task summaries. All the security, privacy, and compliance you want, at a criminally low price. Check out https://ai.ina.box/ Thanks to our sponsors, -…

OG of ServiceNow OGs, Chris Nanda, joins us to talk about ServiceNow development, what makes a good architect, and what ServiceNow success looks like. Thanks to our sponsors, - Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. - Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off …

Coaching is a necessity, even for seasoned vets. We differentiate between coaching, mentoring, and training. We discuss the difficulty of keeping up with ServiceNow and how hard it is to understand how solutions are *supposed* to work. Mentioned: - Ep 67: Asking for Help - Chillz Muzik on Fiverr (our theme song performer) Thanks to our sponsors, - …

Mark Bodman, ServiceNow's Sr. Product Manager for CSDM & CMDB joins us to demystify the CSDM. Mentioned in this episode - The Invisibility Problem - ServiceNow Community Youtube CSDM Content Thanks to our sponsors, - Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. - Magic Mind the world's first mental …

ServiceNow CSA & CAD Holly Ryder of PAMT Consulting joins us to discuss her journey to ServiceNow deployment, and how The Duke's ServiceNow coaching helped her reach her goals. Mentioned in this episode - The Chuck Tomasi You Never Knew - Tracy Curry Builds The Soap App - What to Build to Up Your ServiceNow Skill - Getting the ServiceNow Help You N…

CMA & magician Chris Schuh joins us to discuss ServiceNow event management, ITOM, CMDB. We go deep on why its so difficult to get right, and how to cope. Thanks to our sponsors, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off y…

Special guest Mark Roethof joins us to discuss a massive ServiceNow upgrade executed in just 7 days using only out-of-box components. Learn the tools he used and what it took to prepare. We also talk a bit about content creation and owning your journey. Clone Management, Upgrade Monitor, Upgrade Center, ATF, Cloud Runner, Skipped Record Rules. Very…

Invisibility is a massive issue inhibiting customer success with ServiceNow. Be it the inability to see what we have built, or the invisibility of how things are supposed to work, our ecosystem struggles to both understand our instances and grow in knowledge in the platform. So what is a ServiceNow expert to do? See also: Episode 25 - Doomsday Epis…

Mark Scott is a ServiceNow architect who works on NowLearning, but he's also shockingly good at AI builds. Learn about what life is like on the NowLearning team, and what it takes to build crazy AI use cases in spare time. Mark Scott on LinkedIn Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built na…

Learn why ServiceNow is an excellent platform for managing Environmental Health and Safety. We talk to Peter Oneppo and Nathan Dupirack of Serenity EHS, a leading EHS platform built on ServiceNow. You'll learn ... - How SerenityEHS can improves the relationships between HR, IT, and EHS teams. - How SerenityEHS radically improves time to value on EH…

Damien Davis is a long time ServiceNow employee who lives on the cutting edge of ITSM. We talk about the past, present, and future of ITSM on ServiceNow. A very special guest arrives for you Dr.Who fans as well. Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. ABOUT US Cor…

We celebrate our 100th episode by talking about how to push your performance to the limit in 2024. We discuss the proper time to find a #ServiceNow niche, how to talk about what you've built, building vs reading, putting your money where your mouth is, and so much more. Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & s…

ServiceNow Certified Master Trainer Ben Forrest-Green joins us for a jam session. We talk about ServiceNow infrastructure, GenAI, hard ecosystem lessons, consulting, and more. Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. Mentioned in this episode - Follow Ben on Linked…

We discuss the changing landscape and demands on ServiceNow architects, from GenAI to the growing width of the platform. What is the architect's role and how does one keep up? What tools do we have and what tools do we wish we had? Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on Serv…

In this CJ & The Duke we explore how engagements go bad due to lack of expectation management. We'll also discuss strategies on how to expertly manage project expectations with ServiceNow CMA Carleen Carter. Check out Carleen's website! https://www.smartcarleen.com/ Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & secur…

We talk to Michele Wheeler of Sakon about their application on ServiceNow. We discuss - The nightmare of managing mobile lifecycles - How terrifyingly manual these processes are today - How manual processes undermine clear and effective asset management data. - How it can all be fixed in a single, simple deployment. Contact Sakon and get the servic…

Hard times. Its hard to predict the future, and the future isn't always optimistic. But what can you do? In this episode we talk about strategies in networking, self teaching, narrative building, and niching to keep your edge sharp in the ServiceNow world, good times or bad. Mentioned in this episode: - Etta Wilson, an industry leading ServiceNow S…

Hear what happens when we just hit the record button. This episode covers annoying new recruiting trends, cover letters, day dreams of GenAI use cases for the ServiceNow platform, and upcoming ServiceNow events calling for content. Mentioned in this episode: - GenAI Resources by the incomparable Earl Duque - CreatorCon 2024 Call for Content Special…

We speak to Rob Walsh (co-founder) and Ashley McGill (Chief Marketing Officer) about our favorite reporting app on ServiceNow: VividCharts. CJ&TheDuke are HUGE VividCharts fans because it takes so much work out of manual reporting. On project status reports alone, ServiceNow customers can save obscene amounts of time and money. ABOUT VIVIDCHARTS Ch…

The man with the bowtie. The preeminent personality and, in our opinion, the beating heart of the ServiceNow ecosystem. With this time, we hoped to introduce you all to the amazing life of Chuck Tomasi. The life you don't see beyond the podcasts, videos, and speaking sessions. This is our love and honor. Thank you Chuck, for everything you do. ABOU…

Back by popular demand, CJ and The Duke start deconstructing another ServiceNow app idea. This time for The Duke's ServiceNow Coaching Cohort. We talk about pipeline, onboarding workflows, task expectations, and a Portal that works for everyone. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution bui…

Celebrating our 90th episode by talking about some of our favorite ServiceNow things. Stay tuned for Scripted REST API Flow Designer Other Low Code Tools SN Utils and Xplore Data Verification Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. ABOUT US Cory and Robert ar…

All the ServiceNow tech chops in the world won't get you where you want unless you're a great communicator. Here are some ways you might improve your coms game, courtesy of CJ&TheDuke Listening with intent Knowing your audience The art of summary & repeating Options & evidence Intangibles and aesthetics Overcommunication Very special thanks to our …

In under a year, Kali Alexander has become one of the most recognized persona's in the ServiceNow world. In that time she's started the popular #100DaysOfServiceNow podcast as well has a speaking session at K23. We go deep to find out what her secret is! Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security sol…

Meet Senior ServiceNow Developer Advocate & Flow Designer fangirl Lauren McManamon. We discuss ServiceNow origins, cool apps, the benefits of sales experience, Flow Designer, and of course, anime. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. ABOUT US Cory and Robe…

A long term successful career in ServiceNow means understanding your limits. This episode is all about our experiences testing and breaching our limits to our own detriment and sometimes that of our customers. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. EXTRA STU…

We're back from Knowledge23 with special guest Mark Roethof. We discuss Generative AI, ServiceNow Instance Scan, and the importance of content creation for freelancers. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. EXTRA STUFF: - Mark's absolutely ridiculous 250+ a…

As ServiceNow adoption increases, so does the need for fast reliable testing. CJ&TheDuke with special guest Paul Chorley of AutomatePro talk about just how painful that is. But there's hope with AutomatePro, a ServiceNow app that radically changes the automated testing landscape. Get the quality control you need, while giving your devs & implemente…

Its time to talk about ServiceNow certifications, and as always CJ&TheDuke aim to give it to you straight. What do certs REALLY mean? If certs are the endgame, then why do you still need to interview? Why do companies still ask for years experience? What can you do in lieu of that experience? Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optim…

Many ServiceNow newcomers are asking about the Engagement Manager role. CJ & The Duke break down what skills, experience, and personality traits are required as well as what a day in the life of an EM entails. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. MENTIONED…

ServiceNow Community has been the cornerstone of ServiceNow knowledge and learning for over a decade. We took a rare opportunity to speak to one of the people who made it happen, Dan Bruhn. We talk about Community's unique advantages, and what comes next. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security so…

CJ & The Duke always say "build build build" to practice ServiceNow. This episode is a roleplay where CJ has a political campaign app, and The Duke has to gather requirements for how to build it. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. ABOUT US Cory and Rober…

If you're considering or preparing for a ServiceNow bootcamp, you'll want to watch this episode. CJ and the Duke talk about concepts and mindsets critical to getting the most value from ServiceNow bootcamps and into the jobs beyond. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively o…

ServiceNow Hackathons cause incredible personal growth. CJ&TheDuke discuss - Why hackathons are essential to growth - The Duke's strategies to win 4 ServiceNow Hackathons - How to handle intimidation - Team composition - A different outlook on "build quality" - How to properly scope Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized ident…

CJ & The Duke decide to just hit the record button and run with it. This jam session covered the following: Iterative Development Recombination & Innovation Perils of Context Switching Pursuing the Unicorn Project Offshoring and International Consulting Pricing Your Work Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governan…

Things always change. Bad original designs, new tech, emerging process models. We're constantly confronted with necessity to change, sometimes fundamentally. In this episode we talk about coping strategies for The Drift. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow…

We discuss the ServiceNow Rise Up program, strategies for Rise-Up cohorts to learn ServiceNow, and the many ways our ecosystem can help. This includes: - Creating exercise libraries (stacking the gym) - Creating MUCH more ServiceNow content - Building smaller "play book" style content ... and much more Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye…