Effective 24x7 tech support: a practical guide
summary
Covers how to organize and manage a 24x7 technical support service: staffing levels required (including when resources are limited), hiring and training practices, and metrics to verify team effectiveness. Distinguishes types of support to build (true 24x7 vs. business-hours, consumer vs. corporate) and the specific considerations for each.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:59Support differences
- 5:50Ticket closure processes
- 6:52Hiring engineers
- 9:19Candidate types and skills
- 12:09Onboarding new engineers
- 14:43Time management priorities
- 17:5524x7 support setup
- 20:46Support metrics
- 23:32Feedback and motivation
- 25:16Summary
- 27:38Q&A
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