Escalation Procedure
Prepared by [YOUR NAME]
Company Name: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Company Email: [YOUR COMPANY EMAIL]
Company Address: [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS]
I. Purpose
The primary objective of this Escalation Procedure is to outline a clear and effective method for addressing and escalating issues that exceed the normal operating procedures or require urgent attention within [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. This procedure ensures that all concerns are addressed promptly and escalated to the appropriate level of management.
II. Scope
This procedure applies to all employees at [YOUR COMPANY NAME], across all departments and levels of the organization. It covers issues related to technical, customer service, compliance, and operational matters.
III. Definitions
Issue: Any event or problem that disrupts normal operations or requires intervention beyond regular responsibilities.
Escalation: The process of involving higher levels of management or specialized personnel to resolve an ongoing issue.
IV. Procedure Steps
Initial Issue Identification:
Issue Categorization:
First-Level Escalation:
Higher-Level Escalation:
If unresolved, elevate the concern to senior management.
Include all initial findings and the steps already taken.
Resolution and Feedback:
V. Roles and Responsibilities
Role | Responsibility |
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Employee | Initiate the issue identification and perform an initial attempt to resolve minor problems. |
Supervisor/Department Head | Manage first-level escalations and review issues before higher-level escalation. |
Senior Management | Handle critical escalations and make final decisions on unresolved issues. |
VI. Documentation
All escalated issues along with the steps taken, individuals involved, and the final outcome must be documented. This record will be maintained in the [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s central repository system to ensure accessibility for audits and future reference.
VII. Review and Improvement
This procedure should be reviewed annually by [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s compliance and operational teams to ensure its effectiveness and introduce necessary improvements based on the latest operational insights and feedback.
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