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title: "What is Escalation? | Chargezen"
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# Escalation

Ticket Escalation

Support

The process of transferring a support ticket to a higher-level agent, supervisor, or specialized team for resolution.

## What is Escalation?

Escalation moves tickets to more experienced agents or specialists when issues can't be resolved at the first level. **Escalation triggers:** - SLA breach imminent - Customer request - Complex technical issue - High-value customer - Repeated contacts - Negative sentiment **Escalation types:** - Functional: To specialists - Hierarchical: To supervisors - External: To vendors/partners - Emergency: Critical issues **Escalation process:** 1. Issue identified as escalation candidate 2. Context documented 3. Routed to appropriate team 4. Original agent notified 5. Customer updated 6. Resolution and handback **Best practices:** - Clear escalation criteria - Maintain context/history - Warm handoffs when possible - Track escalation rates - Analyze for training opportunities

## Why Escalation Matters

Effective escalation ensures complex issues reach the right expertise for resolution.

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