Why Unplanned Work is Killing IT Teams (and How to Fix It)

Published
February 18, 2025
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IT teams lose 35-45% of their time to unplanned work—42% of incidents linger 3+ days (CISQ). This chaos blocks strategic goals, leaving no room for innovation.

The Core Problem:

  • Ticket backlogs grow, slowing responses.
  • Recurring issues repeat without fixes.
  • IT stays reactive, not strategic.

3 Steps to Fix It:

  • RCA: Stop repeat failures-cut incidents fast.
  • Workflows: Optimize tickets-slash backlog 40% in 12 weeks.
  • CSR: Track change success-hit 99%+ execution.

Quick Fix: High-performers cut chaos below 10%—reclaim bandwidth without more headcount.