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Resolution Rate metrics and KPIs

What are Resolution Rate metrics?

Finding the right Resolution Rate metrics can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Examples of Resolution Rate metrics and KPIs

Metrics for L2 Production Support

  • 1. Request Resolution Time

    Time taken to resolve support requests from initial report to resolution

    What good looks like for this metric: 2-4 hours

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Prioritise requests based on urgency
    • Implement automated alerts for escalations
    • Conduct regular training sessions for support staff
    • Use ticketing system efficiently
    • Analyse past tickets for recurring issues
  • 2. First Contact Resolution Rate

    Percentage of requests resolved during the first interaction with support staff

    What good looks like for this metric: 70-80%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Empower staff with decision-making authority
    • Provide comprehensive training and resources
    • Ensure access to an updated knowledge base
    • Conduct regular performance reviews
    • Encourage collaboration among team members
  • 3. Customer Satisfaction Score

    Measurement of customer satisfaction after support engagement

    What good looks like for this metric: 80% satisfaction rate

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Follow up with customers after resolution
    • Provide personalised support where possible
    • Gather feedback through surveys
    • Identify pain points in the support process
    • Continuously improve customer interaction skills
  • 4. Ticket Backlog

    Number of unresolved requests or tickets within a specific time period

    What good looks like for this metric: Less than 10% of total tickets

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Monitor and raise alerts for high backlog
    • Allocate additional resources during peak times
    • Streamline processes to improve response times
    • Regularly review ticket statuses
    • Identify and address resource bottlenecks
  • 5. Reopen Rate

    Percentage of requests that have been reopened after they were marked resolved

    What good looks like for this metric: Less than 5%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Ensure thorough issue resolution before closing
    • Improve documentation for recurring issues
    • Engage experts for complex problems
    • Provide clear and concise solutions
    • Encourage feedback to understand unresolved issues

Tracking your Resolution Rate metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

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