ITSM Maturity Assessment

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    Summary of ITSM Maturity Assessment

    The ITSM Maturity Assessment accelerator helps ServiceNow customers evaluate their current IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and functional maturity within the platform. It provides a structured assessment conducted by key stakeholders, delivering tailored recommendations to optimize ITSM capabilities and maximize the value of the ServiceNow investment.

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    This accelerator focuses on key ITSM areas including Incident Management, Problem Management, Request Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Continual Improvement Management, Service Desk, and CSDM Foundations. It is available to customers with Impact Guided+ (Strategic Value add-on), Advanced, and Total Packages.

    Key Features

    • Maturity Assessment Kickoff Session: A 1.5-hour session to set expectations, outline the assessment process, and request necessary data and inputs from the customer.
    • ITSM Maturity Assessment Questionnaire: Participants independently evaluate targeted ITSM statements to identify gaps and opportunities.
    • Questionnaire Results Analysis: The Impact Squad reviews and analyzes responses, compiles tailored recommendations, and offers guidance to enhance ITSM deployment.
    • ITSM Maturity Assessment Report: Includes a maturity score, top five prioritized recommendations based on ServiceNow best practices, additional initiatives or accelerators, and a comprehensive list of recommendations.
    • Customer Read-out Session: Up to 1.5 hours to present and review the report, discuss recommendations, and propose a plan with resources for implementation decisions.
    • Optional Follow-up Session: Provides Q&A and further guidance on leading practices upon customer request.

    Customer Responsibilities and Resources

    Successful completion requires engagement from specific customer roles:

    • Platform Owner: Accountable for the ServiceNow platform governance and alignment with business strategy.
    • Process Owner: Responsible for the ITSM processes under review.
    • IT Service Desk Manager and Subject Matter Experts: Required to complete the maturity assessment questionnaire.

    The questionnaire should be completed virtually at least two weeks before the readout session to allow sufficient analysis time.

    Important Notes

    • This accelerator does not include a technical review of ITSM configurations.
    • ServiceNow provides recommendations but is not responsible for their implementation.

    Assesses your current IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and functional maturity within ServiceNow, providing targeted recommendations on next steps to unlock additional value from the platform.

    Accelerator overview

    ITSM Maturity Assessment provides Impact customers with prescriptive recommendations based on a structured assessment conducted by key stakeholders within the customer’s business. By offering customers a snapshot of their current process maturity and targeted next-step recommendations, this Accelerator helps maximize the value of their ServiceNow investment.

    This Accelerator is designed to address the following ITSM capabilities:
    • Incident Management
    • Problem Management
    • Request Management
    • Change Management
    • Knowledge Management
    • Continual Improvement Management
    • Service Desk
    • CSDM Foundations

    Package Availability

    Note:
    This Accelerator is available for Impact Guided+ (Strategic Value add-on), Advanced and Total Packages.

    What You Get

    Maturity Assessment Kickoff Session (up to 1.5 hours)
    • Set expectations on the process and depth of deliverable
    • Communicate expectations for customer participation
    • Request data and any other inputs
    Maturity Assessment Questionnaire
    The Assessment participants will each be asked to independently fill out a prebuilt ITSM Maturity Assessment Questionnaire that asks them to grade targeted statements to assess gaps and opportunities with your ITSM deployment.
    Questionnaire Results Analysis (time as needed determined by the Impact Squad)
    The Impact Squad performs the following:
    • Reviews and analyzes the questionnaire scores
    • Compiles tailored recommendations and leading practices
    • Provides guidance that will help you understand how to best maximize your ITSM investment
    ITSM Maturity Assessment report
    ITSM Maturity Assessment report includes:
    • Maturity score
    • The “top five recommendations” grounded in ServiceNow leading practices
    • Additional initiatives or Impact Accelerators to conduct, or specific recommendations to achieve outcomes
    • A complete list of recommendations observed
    Customer Read-out (up to 1.5 hours)
    • Deliver ITSM Maturity Assessment report
    • Review ITSM Maturity Assessment report
      • Present the assessment results
      • Discuss targeted recommendations
      • Provide a suggested plan and resources to help you decide which recommendations to implement
    Follow-up Customer Session (optional on Customer request – up to 1 hour)
    • Opportunity for Q&A related to the ITSM Maturity Assessment
    • Provide additional guidance on leading practices

    Requested Customer Resources

    Table 1. Customer resource and responsibilities
    Customer Resource  Responsibilities  Required Recommended
    Platform Owner Responsible for the overall accountability of the ServiceNow platform. Provides leadership and oversight to the System Administrators, ensures team alignment to business strategy and the ServiceNow roadmap, and is actively involved in the overarching governance of the platform.
    Process Owner Owns the process being reviewed.
    IT Service Desk Manager Completes the maturity assessment questionnaire
    Subject Matter Experts Completes the maturity assessment questionnaire

    Requested Information / Access

    We request that the ITSM Maturity questionnaire be completed by the customer virtually at least two weeks prior to the customer readout session.

    Exceptions

    • This Impact Accelerator does not include a technical review of ITSM.
    • ServiceNow is not responsible for implementing the recommendations made based on the ITSM Maturity Assessment.