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Leadership Strategies for Optimizing Call Quality
Call quality can make or break customer retention rates. Or even sales if you think about every agent on the phone. For this post, we will focus solely on support and service. If you’re looking for more sales-related help, check this out. For operations leaders, ensuring that their teams deliver high-quality, efficient, and empathetic service…
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Leadership Principles with Mike Cowguill
Mike Cowguill, Director of Consumer Engagement & Strategy at Capio, joins us on the most recent Contact Center KPI podcast episode to dive into leadership principles. Mike shares some valuable lessons he’s learned along the way and we promise they will help you become a better leader. 1. The most valuable thing a leader can…
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20 Call Center Cheat Codes
It’s not always possible to be at the top of your game 100% of the time. That’s what cheat codes are for. Just like in your favorite video game, cheat codes give you life! But remember, you can’t use all of them at once. We suggest focusing on one or two at a time. Once…
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Why GigCX is Good for Contact Centers
The gig economy has reshaped various industries by offering flexibility and autonomy to workers while meeting the demand for scalable labor solutions. The concept is widely recognized in sectors like transportation and food delivery with giants like Uber and DoorDash leading the charge. However, an emerging frontier for the gig economy is in the realm…
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6 Tips To Mastering Call Center Management
Call center managers are not just leaders, they are the backbone of keeping agents happy while trying to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. Leading a call center team is no easy task, but effective management is crucial. To excel in this role, managers need a combination of leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and an understanding…
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Reasons You Don’t Need Agent Assist Software
As many operations leaders know, AI is a hot topic. But agent assist software isn’t anything new. But with the advancements in natural language processing (a branch of AI), agent assist has taken off and for the better. It’s been proven to improve customer service and boost agent productivity, making agents more effective and efficient.…
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Improving Customer Satisfaction with Agent Assist & Quality Management Software
Achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is paramount for any business striving to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Contact center supervisors play a critical role in this endeavor, overseeing frontline interactions to ensure they meet the mark. With the advent of innovative tools like agent assist and quality management software, supervisors have at…
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Understanding The Call Center Software Market In 2024
In the world of customer service, call centers serve as the backbone of businesses striving for exceptional customer experience. As operations leaders, your role in optimizing call center efficiency and effectiveness is pivotal. In 2024, the call center software market continues to expand and innovate, offering a myriad of solutions tailored to meet the diverse…
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How Call Coaching Software Can Help Elevate Your Career
You might be thinking… How is software going to help me develop my career? We have two sides to this. If you’re an agent, call coaching software can help you hit your KPIs which in turn can lead to a promotion. If you’re a supervisor, it can do the same for your team, giving you…
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What QA Doesn’t Evaluate on Calls
But we have data on what ACTUALLY matters and what your current QA solution isn’t evaluating. It may surprise you! Here is an example of a Financial Services customer. It proves that the “lowest” or “highest” KPIs aren’t always the best. P.S. Sandi is the best performing agent for this customer. Financial Services Company This…
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What You’re Missing When It Comes To Call Coaching Techniques
In the fast-paced world of customer service and sales teams, every phone call is an opportunity to make an impression on customers and prospects. One of the ways to improve these conversations is to take a look behind the scenes. AKA… what is happening with your call coaching sessions? An even better question is, “What…