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Is Agent Assist Software Too Complicated?
We’re going to dive into the transformative power of agent assist software, but from a different perspective than you’re used to reading. Agent assist has shaped the future of the front lines at contact centers, but most companies are still missing something. But before we jump into that. We need to talk about the distinction…
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How Contact Center Software Improves Your Company’s Growth KPIs
The role of contact center software has become pivotal for companies aiming to streamline their customer interactions and operations. The old-school ways of Excel spreadsheets and Word documents are in the past. Software is taking over and for a good reason. Let’s say you’re a VP of Operations, optimizing KPIs is not just a goal…
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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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How AI Can Solve Challenges Around Contact Center Performance Management
Before we dive into the details, let’s refresh our understanding of contact center performance management or as some call it – CCPM. It’s the holistic approach to optimizing call center operations, encompassing everything from agent performance and customer satisfaction to overall efficiency. The traditional methods of manual monitoring and evaluation are time-consuming and prone to…
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Emotional Intelligence Training For Your Agents
One of the most important aspects when dealing with customers is not only knowing the right answer to questions but also understanding how to deal with emotional situations. In customer service, every interaction matters. Contact center supervisors understand this far too well. This is where emotional intelligence training comes into play, paving the way for…
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The Transformation of Agent Onboarding
Progression requires adaptability. If you’re doing the same things as you were 10 years ago, it’s probably time for change. But we know you’ve heard that before. If you’re looking to refresh your onboarding process for agents or just want to learn more about the different technology that’s out there, then you’re in the right…
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The Crucial Role of Efficient Quality Assurance Teams
When customer service is a top priority for a company, which is generally the case, the quality of each conversation is paramount. Companies that handle high call volumes need a quality assurance team that is efficient and effective with their time. Easier said than done. We know that sometimes your QA team consists of just…
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Forecasting with Contact Center Conversation Intelligence Software
Contact centers are at the forefront of delivering exceptional experiences to customers. Being constantly involved with customers via phone, chat, or email, you would expect that contact centers are up to date with the latest trends and technology. While some are… most are far behind. This means many contact centers inaccurately forecast or spend too…
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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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There Is No “Good” KPI with Chris Crosby
Chris Crosby, Founder & CEO of CX Ventures, joins us to talk about why KPIs today aren’t worth much and how each one can be “gamed”. He took a different perspective on KPIs and how companies should be focusing on the fundamentals instead. If you’re focused on the fundamentals of your operation like… Are your…
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SLAs with Rob Bayer
Rob Bayer, President & COO of Anomaly Squared, joins Greg Reffner to talk all about SLAs. Why SLAs? Because it’s the definition of a true partnership and critical in creating overall customer satisfaction. A service-level agreement (SLA) sets the expectations between the service provider and the customer. It goes over the services to be delivered and…
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Customer Lifetime Value with Sean Moss
Sean Moss, Co-Founder & VP of Scoutnet and StellaNStone.com, joined us on the Contact Center KPI podcast! Our KPI for this episode is Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). CLV is often complicated and most companies aren’t focused on it. They are focused on average handle time, first contact resolution, or other “leading” indicators. Sean says, “Keep…