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QA Scorecard Templates
At Abstrakt, we’ve analyzed millions of calls and have customers across many industries. We’ve seen what works… and what doesn’t work. That’s why we’ve put together this awesome template that you can steal. It’s formatted in a Google Sheet so all you have to do is make a copy. Then you can tweak the content,…
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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…
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7 Metric-Boosting Steps to Reduce Call Handle Time
Looking to reduce your average call handle time? Look no further. 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. Here is a sneak peek…
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Tools to Pair with Abstrakt’s 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 to mind. Real-time…
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Call Coaching Template for High-Performing 1:1s
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 week and share it with your agent. Review the calls from the agent before the session BUT…
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Contact Center Coaching Guide
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 why we created this contact center coaching…
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First Contact Resolution with Amas Tenumah
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. First Contact Resolution (FCR), also known as First Call Resolution, measures a contact center’s ability to…
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Top 3 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 guidance companies…
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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
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 into text that…
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Top 3 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…







