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5 Effective Call Control Strategies for Contact Center Agents

Myra Golden Media

Controlling phone calls; getting your average handle time down, known as AHT, comes down to emotional intelligence. You must understand your customer’s experience and relay that understanding to them. Knowing how they feel and how they see things is crucial. Why Calls Get Beyond Your Control When customers feel like you don’t understand their issue, they’ll over-explain and vent unnecessarily.

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5 Ways to Get Your AHT (Average Handle Time) Down Fast

Myra Golden Media

One of the biggest challenges for contact center representatives is controlling conversations and guiding customers to the next steps and off the phone. This is particularly difficult when you give bad news or deny a request. Follow my five psychological steps to controlling calls and getting your Average Handle Time (AHT) Down! For more help with call control, check out my De-escalation Academy.

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Behind the Workshop – Filming Week at LinkedIn Learning

Myra Golden Media

After three years, I’m back on set with my team at LinkedIn Learning to record two courses! My mornings start in the chair with celebrity makeup artist/makeup artistry career educator Tania Russell, who makes me feel like a queen! Following that, I’m in the green room to fluff out my fro and pray, and finally, I’m on set with my talented director and content producer.

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How to Write an Apology Letter to a Customer

Myra Golden Media

I feel icky writing this post. Last week I had to practice what I teach. My team enrolled a repeat client into our online De-escalation Academy, which we do every day for customers around the globe. But something went wrong. Instead of getting our standard welcome email with login details, each of the 51 employees was bombarded with around 70 emails, all featuring the same welcome!

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Mastering the Art of Signposting: A Guide to Controlling Calls with Ease

Myra Golden Media

When managing phone calls, signposting can make all the difference between a smooth and efficient conversation and a frustrating and confusing one. Signposting is the art of guiding the conversation using clear and concise language to let the caller know what to expect next. It’s a crucial skill for anyone who frequently takes calls, such as customer service representatives, salespeople, or receptionists.

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Breaking Bad News in Chat: A Contact Center Guide for Delicate Delivery

Myra Golden Media

Breaking bad news is one of the most challenging aspects of customer service. It’s always challenging to tell a customer that their product is out of stock, their order is delayed, or their service is canceled. However, as a contact center representative, it’s your responsibility to deliver this news in a way that’s sensitive, empathetic, and effective.

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Do More With Less: 3 Effective Strategies to Maximize Your Contact Center’s Potential

Myra Golden Media

A whopping one-third of contact centers have laid off employees in the last 12 months, reducing their headcount by about 33%. Despite fewer resources and fewer employees, contact centers are expected to achieve the same or better results. With customer expectations rising and budgets tightening, contact centers are under pressure to deliver excellent service while reducing costs.