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IT Ticket Escalation Best Practices
workro desk team·5 min read·15 May 2026
When to Escalate
- P1 tickets: Always escalate immediately to IT Head
- P2 tickets: Escalate after 2 hours without resolution
- P3 tickets: Escalate after 4 hours without resolution
- Recurring issues: Escalate after 3rd occurrence in 30 days
- Security incidents: Always escalate immediately
How to Escalate
- Provide ticket summary in 2-3 sentences
- List actions already taken
- Share diagnostic data collected
- Suggest recommended next steps
- Attach relevant asset history
Escalation Communication
Always communicate to the user: "I am escalating this to our senior team member who specialises in this area. They will contact you within [timeframe]." Never escalate silently.
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