The role of service level manager is a critical one in that the agreements negotiated with customers should inform the activities of the service provider. This book aims to help those whose role is to establish, negotiate, manage or update service level agreements and to use these as the basis of continual service improvement. It covers areas such as purpose, required skills, responsibilities, interface and career progression as well as tools, standards and frameworks related to the role.

"'Provides pragmatic guidance for both the new and seasoned service level manager. John Sansbury takes the reader beyond the theory and provides practical insights and advice about the role and responsibilities of the SLM. John’s relevant, actionable examples from his 20+ year career, along with his clear descriptions and real-world illustrations of how the service level manager works across all areas of an organisation make this book a great addition to the ITSM professional’s bookshelf.'" - Principal