
Basic introduction, but please watch, it helps you understand the structure of the course.
NOTE: this areas would be a seperate process and policy document to major incident management, but this is to provide context for non-major incident management scoping
Define a clear policy that anchors major incident management, with agreed ways of working, activation criteria, P1/P2 SLAs, roles and responsibilities, and post-incident analysis for continuous improvement.
Map incident management processes from logging to resolution, covering P1/P2 and major incidents, with validation, communication, post-incident analysis, reporting, governance, data sources, and linked process documents.
Discover how to leverage AI tools like Google Gemini to generate customer communications, templates, and incident policies, tailoring tone, wording, and compliance for ITSM operations.
Develop metrics for ITSM incident and major incident management, covering monthly SLA performance, first-time fix rates, incident distribution by priority and service, trend analysis, major incident reviews, and exemption handling.
Discover how to identify objectives and uncover unique KPIs through a team workshop, aligning on quarterly goals, themes, and quantifiable weekly progress measures.
Clarify who does what, when, and how through a roles and responsibilities workshop, reducing ambiguity by documenting discussions and decisions for each role, such as product manager and tester.
In this dynamic and practical course, participants will gain comprehensive insights into the strategic set up and optimization of Incident and Major Incident Management processes. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their organization's resilience, this course provides a deep dive into the foundational principles and advanced strategies for effective incident response.
Participants will explore the intricacies of incident identification, response team structuring, and the resolution process. The course will delve into the critical elements of Major Incident Management, emphasizing the activation criteria, communication protocols, and resource coordination necessary for handling high-impact scenarios.
The course will empower you to create a robust incident response framework, ensuring timely and effective resolution while minimizing business impact. Whether its a new service or an old one you want to optimize, this course will give you some reflections on how to improve your service.
Key Learning Objectives
1. Foundations of Incident Management:
- Understand the fundamentals of incident identification, reporting, and resolution.
2. Strategic Set Up
- Learn to establish and structure an effective incident response team.
- Define roles and responsibilities within the team for seamless coordination.
3. Major Incident Management Activation
- Establish criteria for declaring a major incident.
- Develop predefined scenarios and triggers for major incident activation.
4. **Communication Excellence:**
- Create a robust communication plan for both routine incidents and major incidents.
- Master effective communication techniques during high-stress situations.
5. **Resource Coordination:**
- Coordinate resources and support for efficient incident resolution.
- Develop strategies for resource allocation during major incidents.
6. **Post-Incident Analysis and Continuous Improvement:**
- Conduct thorough post-incident analyses to identify root causes.
- Implement corrective actions and preventive measures for ongoing improvement.