1. A method for automated optimization of network element settings in a wireless network, comprising: for a first optimization state determining at least one first forward triggering condition and a first range of network element settings, allowable in first network element settings optimization; for at least one further optimization state determining at least one further forward triggering condition, and a further range of network element settings, allowable in a further network element setting optimization; assigning an initial set of network element settings in an initial optimization state; evaluating the at least one first forward triggering condition; migrating to the first optimization state upon fulfillment of the at least one first forward triggering condition; evaluating the at least one further forward triggering condition; migrating to a further optimization state upon fulfillment of the at least one further forward triggering condition; and repeating the step of migrating to a further optimization state until reaching a final optimization state.