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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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What Problems Is AI Solving in Call Centers
Artificial intelligence is used to automate and enhance various aspects of customer interactions and support services in call centers. There are a variety of different options when it comes to AI usage in a call center. And even more! AI is all around us and some may not even realize how much it is being…
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Net Promoter Score with John Walter
Our very first episode features John Walter, COO at ZMAXINC and host of the CX, AI, and Outsourcing Podcast. We dive into Net Promoter Score and how this KPI can give companies the insight they need to improve the overall customer journey. If you could only do one thing to improve NPS, John recommends investing…
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5 Things to STOP Doing to Improve First Contact Resolution
Every company measures first contact resolution (FCR) differently. It doesn’t matter how wrongly you’re measuring FCR, the most important thing is to continue measuring it the same way to track improvements (or declines) in your team’s efforts. If you focus your energy on improving processes, goals, and your people – the metrics will follow. If…
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Training and Coaching Your Contact Center Supervisors
One of the most important parts of a successful contact center is the leadership team. Training and coaching your contact center supervisors are just as important as the agents. Experts are constantly listing ways to help agents improve their performance, but supervisors are often forgotten about when it comes to creating a successful team. Education…
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8 1/2 Secrets to Solidify Customer Loyalty
Misconceptions around NPS & CSAT and breakdowns of specific customer loyalty winning secrets … This should be a no-brainer. We won’t spend much time on it. Companies with a superior experience bring in almost 6 times more revenue than their competitors that don’t prioritize it. Sounds great, where do I start? We go over that…
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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 Struggles Behind Call Center Compliance
Call center compliance is something that is often talked about, but commonly misunderstood. Most people on the phones can’t fathom a lawsuit happening from something they said – especially agents who are on the phone most of the day. They are following protocols and scripts to help them stay in compliance. But call center compliance…
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Building A Repeatable Call QA Process
Creating a solid QA framework has three parts: To start, we always suggest that you answer these four questions: Standardization of processes Automation Ensure all channels are being monitored Let agents dispute bad scores QA software should work for you, not against you
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Outsourcing Contact Centers Q&A: Everything you need to know
Modern technology has made it easier than ever to outsource contact centers when companies are looking to offload costs. If you’re interested in potentially moving your contact center offshore, you’ll probably have a lot of questions you need answered before you feel confident doing so. At The Cattalyst, we’ve spent more than 20 years fielding…
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Call Center Management: Everything You Want to Know
Call center management is no easy task. It takes communication, organization, leadership, analysis, and problem-solving skills. Now let’s jump in! When most people think of call center management, they immediately think of operations. Hiring, training, metrics and goals, call quality, and customer satisfaction to name a few. That’s right for the most part, but we…
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8 Best Agent Assist Software in 2024
If you’re in the customer service world, you’ve probably heard of agent assist software. But what most people don’t realize is how advanced this type of technology has become. Agent assist is synonymous with real-time call guidance. Your agents always know the right thing to say and when to say it. Plus with more companies…
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