STANDARDIZING TICKET TRIAGE

When triage depends on who’s working, quality becomes a lottery.

Different engineers prioritizing differently leads to missed SLAs, frustrated clients, and finger-pointing. A simple framework fixes this – and makes training new hires much easier.

The scenario:

You need a standardized triage process that any technician can follow consistently.

The prompt:

You’re creating a triage SOP.

Build a triage framework that includes:

– Priority definitions (P1-P4) with clear criteria and examples

– Response and resolution SLA targets by priority

– Escalation triggers and paths

– Client communication requirements at each stage

– Edge cases and judgment calls with guidance

Format as a quick-reference guide for the service desk.