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2 examples of It Support Team metrics and KPIs

What are It Support Team metrics?

Crafting the perfect It Support Team metrics can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

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Examples of It Support Team metrics and KPIs

Metrics for IT Department Efficiency

  • 1. Incident Response Time

    The average time it takes for the IT department to respond to an incident after it is reported.

    What good looks like for this metric: 30 minutes to 1 hour

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement automated alert systems
    • Conduct regular training sessions
    • Set up a 24/7 support team
    • Streamline incident escalation processes
    • Utilise incident management tools
  • 2. First Contact Resolution Rate

    The percentage of IT issues resolved during the first contact with the user.

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

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Enhance self-service tools and resources
    • Improve knowledge base quality
    • Conduct specialised training for support staff
    • Implement a feedback loop for continuous improvement
    • Use advanced diagnostic tools
  • 3. System Uptime

    The percentage of time that IT systems are operational and available for use.

    What good looks like for this metric: 99% to 99.9%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Regularly update and patch systems
    • Implement high availability solutions
    • Conduct regular system monitoring
    • Perform routine maintenance checks
    • Use redundant systems
  • 4. User Satisfaction Score

    The average satisfaction rating given by users after IT services are provided.

    What good looks like for this metric: 4.0 to 4.5 out of 5

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Offer regular customer service training
    • Obtain user feedback and act on it
    • Enhance communication channels
    • Implement a user-friendly ticketing system
    • Provide regular updates to users
  • 5. Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

    The average time taken to fully repair an IT issue after it is reported.

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

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Improve diagnostic procedures
    • Use automated repair tools
    • Maintain an updated inventory of spare parts
    • Enhance collaboration between IT teams
    • Conduct thorough post-incident reviews

Metrics for Showcase Team Performance

  • 1. Incident Response Time

    The average time taken by the team to respond to reported incidents

    What good looks like for this metric: Less than 30 minutes

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement automated alert systems
    • Conduct regular training on incident management
    • Set clear response time goals
    • Prioritise incidents based on severity
    • Review and analyse past response times for improvement
  • 2. System Uptime

    The percentage of time systems are operational and available

    What good looks like for this metric: 99.9% or above

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Conduct regular system maintenance
    • Implement redundancy solutions
    • Perform load testing to understand capacity
    • Monitor system health in real-time
    • Establish a disaster recovery plan
  • 3. User Satisfaction Score

    Survey score given by users based on their satisfaction with team support

    What good looks like for this metric: 8 out of 10 or higher

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Regularly survey users to gather feedback
    • Implement a user-friendly ticketing system
    • Ensure timely updates to users
    • Provide training in customer service skills
    • Analyse feedback and address common issues
  • 4. Ticket Resolution Rate

    The percentage of tickets resolved within the agreed service level agreement (SLA)

    What good looks like for this metric: 95% or higher

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Establish clear SLAs for ticket resolution
    • Use ticketing software to prioritise workload
    • Encourage team collaboration on complex issues
    • Track pending tickets and address bottlenecks
    • Hold regular reviews on ticket performance
  • 5. Change Success Rate

    The percentage of system changes that are successfully implemented without causing incidents

    What good looks like for this metric: 90% or higher

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Establish a change management process
    • Conduct risk assessments before changes
    • Communicate changes to all stakeholders
    • Provide training on implementing changes
    • Review and learn from failed changes

Tracking your It Support Team metrics

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