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What QA Doesn’t Evaluate on Calls
Here is what you’ve been measuring when it comes to QA: 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…
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What You’re Missing When It Comes To Call Coaching Techniques
Call Coaching for CS & Sales Teams 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…
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7 Metric-Boosting Steps to Reduce Call Handle Time
Looking to reduce your average call handle time? Look no further. 7 Steps You Can Implement 1. Know what a GREAT call looks like Your team needs to know what a great call encompasses. Not just the average length, but what is said, how many interruptions occurred, how fast the agent was talking, and so on.…
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Tools to Pair with Abstrakt’s Call Coaching Software
Call Coaching Software We often get asked if Abstrakt can handle chats or email QA. While we would love to say yes, our primary focus is phone calls. Our goal is to be extremely good at everything regarding calls. Not average or second-best. The analogy of going 100 feet deep vs. 100 feet wide comes…
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Call Coaching Template for High-Performing 1:1s
Take this template to your next coaching session and see immediate results. Before The Next Coaching Session Agent: Choose 3 to 6 calls that they want to review in the coaching session These calls will be sent to the manager the day BEFORE the session Manager: Keep a running doc of agenda items throughout the…
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Make The Jump To AI-Powered Conversation Intelligence
Thinking of adding AI-powered conversation intelligence to your team’s toolbox? Look no further as we’re diving into everything you need to know about AI-powered software to help you make the best decision for your company or team. Understanding the problem you’re trying to solve is the very first step before adding another tool to your…
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Contact Center Coaching Guide
Contact Center Coaching… Let’s Talk About It Every team, whether it’s a professional sports team or high school mathletes, everyone has a “coach”. Contact centers are no different. The coach at a contact center is generally the supervisor or manager of the group. However, most people don’t think of themselves as a “coach”. This is…
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First Contact Resolution with Amas Tenumah
FCR and what you’re doing wrong Our special guest is Amas Tenumah – Author, Consultant, and Co-Host of The Contact Center Show. We’re talking all about FCR (First Contact Resolution). Yes, we are expanding beyond calls and touching on how important FCR is across all channels. What is First Contact Resolution? First Contact Resolution (FCR),…
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Top 3 Observe AI Alternatives
Observe.AI Alternatives If you haven’t noticed AI is taking over the conversation when it comes to evaluating your tech stack. Whether you currently use Observe AI or are in the initial evaluation stages of adding new software, we’ve put together a breakdown of the top Observe AI alternatives. Keep in mind that new AI call…
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The Downside to Yerkes-Dodson and Parkinson’s Law in Call Coaching
Today we’re going to dive into the explanation of procrastination when it comes to call coaching and other tasks that shouldn’t take long but end up costing us hours each week. Have you heard of Parkinson’s law? If not… this is essentially what it is: If you have ever been given a deadline, and waited…
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How conversation intelligence tools create a competitive advantage
Your Competitive Advantage Are you looking for a competitive advantage? Do you need an edge-up? We’re going to show you how conversation intelligence tools can help you create the competitive advantage you need. But first, let’s break down what a conversion intelligence tool typically includes. 1) Speech-to-text This is the part that converts spoken words…
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Top 5 Abstrakt Alternatives
Abstrakt was founded in 2020 by Greg Reffner. The idea was simple: provide a real-time solution to reps and agents. He spent many years as a sales rep and sales leader frustrated with coaching always being so reactive. Now Abstrakt’s real-time call guidance is helping teams across the world. That’s right, recommended responses are prompted…