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About ISM

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“For more than 40 years, ISM has helped organizations navigate complex technology decisions with clarity, independence, and long-term perspective.”

Our History

Originally recognized as a pioneer in customer relationship management and customer experience strategy, ISM has evolved alongside the changing technology landscape by advising global organizations across enterprise systems, business process transformation, and emerging technologies.

Today, ISM supports leadership teams as they evaluate and implement artificial intelligence, automation, and modern enterprise platforms across every area of the business.
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Our Approach

We remain intentionally independent.

We are not tied to specific vendors or platforms, allowing us to provide objective guidance focused entirely on what delivers the greatest value for our clients.

“From strategy through execution, ISM helps organizations align technology with business goals, operational realities, and long-term growth.”

Meet Our Leadership Team

John Chan
202-330-2663 johnc@ismguide.com

John Chan

Office Director

John Chan serves as the ISM Office Director. He has over 25 years of experience reviewing and analyzing CRM software applications and the CRM marketplace. In addition, John has extensive knowledge of the current and evolving AI marketplace. John has a Bachelors with Honors from Hamilton College and an MBA in Marketing from George Washington University.

Mike Dymott
301-656-8448 mdymott@ismguide.com

Mike Dymott

Principal Consultant and General Manager

Mike Dymott is a technology leader with deep expertise in AI, Salesforce, CRM, and enterprise transformation. Known as an “artist of the possible,” he combines strategic vision with practical execution, helping organizations deliver scalable, future-ready solutions across customer experience, operations, and technology. Having previously worked with ISM as a client, Mike brings firsthand appreciation for the firm’s vendor-independent approach and focus on aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve meaningful business outcomes.

Meet Our Partnered Consultants

Tim Bajarin

Founder, Creative Strategies and GM of The Bajarin Group

Tim Bajarin founded one of Silicon Valley’s first high tech industry research companies. He has consulted with most of the major PC, CE and telecom companies like IBM, Apple, Sony, ATT, Nvidia, AMD and dozens of others over a 40 year career. He helped develop the largest CRM show in the 2000’s and currently works with companies on AI integration strategies in their business operations.

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