Vistio

JUNE 4, 2024

Effective training in contact centers is crucial for both operational success and employee satisfaction. Unfortunately, many organizations face persistent issues that indicate their training programs might be fundamentally flawed. Here are some key signs that your contact center training regimen is broken, and why addressing these issues is imperative for the overall health of your organization. 1.

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Vistio

JUNE 3, 2024

The adoption of innovative technologies in CX such as agent guidance software redefines how contact centers operate. Vistio excels in this transformation by employing proprietary technology and advanced AI to enhance, rather than replace, the abilities of contact center agents. This unique approach rapidly evolves new hires into proficient agents and seasoned agents into subject matter experts, setting a new standard in customer interaction and satisfaction.

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Vistio

MAY 29, 2024

Advanced analytics, leveraging the power of AI and big data, have become crucial tools in understanding and enhancing customer interactions. Vistio harnesses this technology to not only decode customer needs but also to empower contact center agents, transforming them from novices to experts swiftly. This article explores the significant role that advanced analytics play in improving the quality of customer service, detailing how it enables personalized interactions, optimizes operational effici

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Vistio

MARCH 20, 2024

The future of contact centers looks promising with the integration of personalized recommendations and enhanced efficiency. This evolution is pivotal as businesses strive to meet the increasingly bespoke expectations of their customers while managing the pressure on operational performance. Vistio’s innovative use of proprietary technology and artificial intelligence sets the stage for this transformation, empowering agents and refining processes.

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Vistio

MAY 6, 2024

The speed at which new agents ramp up and the consistency of service that tenured agents provide can significantly impact a business’ bottom line. Recognizing this, we’ve turned to innovative solutions to ensure our agents are not only prepared but excel in every interaction. This commitment led us to integrate AI-driven simulations into our training programs—a game-changing approach that has transformed the way we prepare and enhance the capabilities of our agents.

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Vistio

APRIL 22, 2024

The allure of AI in contact centers is undeniable. From automating routine tasks to providing personalized recommendations, AI promises to revolutionize how businesses interact with their customers. With advancements in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), and automation technologies, the potential for AI-driven customer service solutions seems limitless.

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Vistio

MARCH 16, 2024

To achieve success in their contact centers, organizations must invest in efficient and comprehensive agent training approaches tailored to address the complexities and demands of the modern call center landscape. The key to unlocking optimal agent training lies in understanding the process, leveraging cutting-edge technology solutions, and developing strategies that highlight individual growth and performance.

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Vistio

APRIL 14, 2024

With the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), contact center managers and customer experience professionals have raced to incorporate AI into contact center operations in an attempt to realize cost savings. The promise of AI to revolutionize customer service with minimal human intervention is enticing, but the road to successful implementation is often fraught with pitfalls.

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Vistio

APRIL 8, 2024

Any contact center trainer knows that getting agents ready to handle customer issues effectively takes more than just a “ Drill and Kill ” approach. In addition to traditional classroom training, e ffective learning is essential for agents to grasp the concepts they encounter in the educational landscape. One of the most powerful ways to improve call center coaching and enhance learning is through understanding the psychology behind intentional practice.

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Vistio

APRIL 1, 2024

Delivering outstanding customer experiences requires highly skilled and well-trained agents who can navigate complex interactions. But when it comes to honing these essential skills, the conventional classroom-based training model may not be sufficient to prepare agents for the diverse and demanding challenges they face daily. Instead, companies must look to innovative contact center technology solutions like Vistio, which offers next-best-action guidance and automation, to prepare their custome

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Vistio

MARCH 25, 2024

As AI’s impact continues to ripple throughout virtually every industry, one area where artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a lot of optimizing is customer service, where CX leaders are imagining a world in which AI-powered chatbots can respond to any customer inquire through automated messaging services. But as many recent AI failures in the customer service world have illustrated, while such innovations hold great potential, they are not without their challenges and risks.

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Vistio

MARCH 19, 2024

If customers were willing to wait for help indefinitely (which they aren’t…) then we wouldn’t have staffing constraints! But staffing requirements are driven largely by how timely we want to be for our customers.

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Vistio

MARCH 18, 2024

For contact center managers, trying to keep a full staff of experienced agent can feel like trying to fill a leaky bucket. High turnover rates are common, with many agents feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, or simply uninspired. But here’s a secret: it doesn’t have to be that way. A vital tool in our arsenal to tackle this issue is training—not just any training, but effective, confidence-boosting training techniques.

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Vistio

MARCH 14, 2024

By Jeremy Watkin I’ve worked in a variety of contact center environments and managed contact center teams for a couple of decades at this point. I’ve successfully helped to train scores of new hires — many of whom became fully proficient and remained with the company for years. Never considering myself to be an expert in training I’ve often wondered if some new hires achieved full proficiency in spite of me.

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Vistio

MARCH 12, 2024

Recognizing both the challenges and immense opportunities in elevating customer service delivery, forward-thinking organizations are turning to innovative, technology-driven solutions.

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Vistio

MARCH 11, 2024

If you work in a contact center, you know just how crucial a well-trained agent can be. Whether your agents are in sales, customer service, or any other client-facing role, the success of your business often hinges on the effectiveness of your agent’s training. But how can you tell if your training program is actually doing its job? It’s not as simple as ticking off a checklist or waiting for positive customer reviews to start rolling in.

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Vistio

MARCH 7, 2024

People often use the terms “Utilization” and “Occupancy” interchangeably, but they are definitely not the same thing. Understanding that as Service Level goals go up, Occupancy goes down can be critical to optimizing your contact center.

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Vistio

MARCH 7, 2024

Here at Vistio, we’re proud to announce that ServiceSim has secured a finalist spot in the Contact Center Solution category at the 18th annual Stevie Awards in Las Vegas in April. “It’s amazing to see how far ServiceSim has come since we launched it in September. We now have it live in 12 clients including two top tolling agencies, one of the largest utilities, and in healthcare, insurance, outbound sales, and retail, among others.

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Vistio

MARCH 6, 2024

The quality management program within any contact center is where the best service centers in the world consistently raise the bar for themselves. Even so, it is often one of the most overlooked core disciplines in a service environment.

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Vistio

MARCH 4, 2024

Providing exceptional customer service is undoubtedly one of the most critical aspects of running a successful business. Contact centers are on the front lines of customer interaction, dealing with a vast range of personalities and communication styles daily. How can you prepare your agents to handle the diverse customer personas they’re bound to encounter and ensure they can deliver top-notch service to each one?

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Vistio

MARCH 1, 2024

Whether it’s called a one-on-one meeting, or a coaching conversation, or a performance check-in, this regular conversation between a supervisor and an employee is essential to an effective and high-performing contact center.

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Vistio

MARCH 1, 2024

The Internet is filled with legendary customer experience stories that begin with a customer service professional going the extra mile. What are these companies doing differently? Memorable customer experiences begin with a customer service vision.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Shrinkage and Utilization are some of the least understood aspects of staff planning in the contact center. (And why we drive ourselves crazy with real-time monitoring.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Investing in the emotional well-being of learners can significantly enhance cognitive processes, such as perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving, within a business context.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Questions about journey maps come when working with Customer Experience (CX) and bringing other departments into the project. Often, those stakeholders haven’t been exposed to journey mapping and that leads to misunderstandings.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A well-crafted customer journey map can show you where to invest your limited resources to create the greatest impact on customer experiences and business objectives. But if you’ve never created a customer journey map before, it’s hard to know what to include.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its integration into various industries, one area gaining significant attention is outbound sales call training. Traditional sales training methods are often dull and provide limited opportunities for sales representatives to practice their skills, thus leaving them underprepared to deal with various prospective customers.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The rise of remote work brought about by the global pandemic has had significant implications on various industries, with contact centers being no exception. As organizations continue to rely on remote workforces to maintain their contact center operations, it has become increasingly important to find effective ways to support and develop remote agents.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The rapid and continuous evolution of technology and communication channels has placed increased demands on businesses to ensure their contact center agents are capable of providing exceptional customer service. One of the critical elements in achieving this goal is an effective onboarding process that equips new agents with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to handle diverse and complex customer interactions from day one.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

When it comes to building staffing plans, the focus on average handle time isn’t about changing it, it’s about accurately forecasting it.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What are the actionable steps to create a genuine pathway to career advancement for the valuable team members in your contact center?

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the quest to understand where consumers decide to invest their money, the battle often lies between the allure of an unbeatable deal and the promise of an exceptional experience.

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Vistio

JANUARY 30, 2024

Appropriate staffing is the cornerstone of your contact center. Without the right staffing levels, you will find yourself constantly firefighting, only living for today, and unable to plan and innovate for tomorrow. So, how do you get staffing right?

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most contact center leaders know that forecasting incoming call volume or transaction count is required to build a staffing model that aligns to demand. Do we simply look at historical volumes and assume it will carry forward?

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the fast-paced world of customer service, providing exceptional experiences for customers is essential. And at the heart of delivering excellent customer service lies well-trained call center agents. These agents are the frontline representatives who interact with customers, address their concerns, and provide solutions. But training call center agents can be a daunting task.

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Vistio

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Call centers are hubs of customer interaction and service, where agents handle numerous calls, each with unique challenges. The need for effective communication, prompt problem-solving, and a positive attitude cannot be overemphasized. Therefore, it is vital for call centers to invest in proper training and rehearsals to ensure their agents are well-prepared for diverse customer issues.

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Vistio

JANUARY 8, 2024

Choosing the right geographical location for outsourcing can be an important decision. What considerations should you consider when weighing Onshore vs. Nearshore vs. Offshore outsourcing locations?

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