TeleDirect

JANUARY 16, 2023

There are two main parts to your call, the script and the call flow. Call Center Scripting vs. Call Flow Process : What are They? You’ve probably heard the terms “call center scripting” and “call flow process.” This article will cover the basics of call flow and call center scripting.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2022

This week we feature an article by Cassidy McDonnell, Creative Solutions Manager at Balto Software , a company that helps agents live on the call to analyze what’s working and scale best practices in real-time. They have less modeling for improvisation and are less involved in the script-writing process.

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Steve DiGioia

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. They’re not robots, you know… They must recite a script written by someone that sits in an office far removed from the customer or by someone that, for years, hasn’t been “on the front lines” with the customers. I'm flesh and blood but you're a robot!

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NobelBiz

JULY 11, 2022

Scripts are an essential component of every contact center. The correct amount of data and accurate information delivery can yield impressive scripting capabilities. To provide a better customer experience (CX), dynamic agent scripting is required. Table of Contents show What is call center Dynamic Agent Scripting?

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Spearline

AUGUST 4, 2020

The usage of call center scripts is a helpful method to prevent confusion from all sides and to ensure that the agents are looked after. Given that call center scripts often allow quicker, more effective handling of the call, it is easy to see why most call centers have committed to the idea with enthusiasm.

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Quality Contact Solutions

DECEMBER 31, 1969

To give yourself every advantage, you need a concise, precise, and persuasive script that pulls at people’s heartstrings. Break the outbound telemarketing script up into logical sections so the customer knows where they’re being taken. Put emphasis on the words that really matter when discussing the deal.

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Quality Contact Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

I guess that those folks did not have their cold calling scripts effectively dialed in or just really didn’t like cold calling and were looking to hurry and skirt away from the topic altogether. I know for sure that designing compelling cold calling scripts is essential to effective and successful prospecting. What is cold calling?

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Balto

JUNE 13, 2022

Call scripts are used in contact centers of all shapes and sizes — across the industry, they are considered an easy way to help ensure all of a contact center’s agents are driving calls to the same goals. But if you manage a center with hundreds or thousands of agents, then trying to keep everyone on the same script is challenging at best.

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Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

Read the full article Use this guide to train new team members, engage in role-playing exercises, or just refine your own approach to customer service scenarios.

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Quality Contact Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Recently I was asked what the key was to create a robust B2B Telemarketing Script. It’s a good question, and after having helped develop and implement thousands of successful scripts over the years, I don’t have that 30-second elevator pitch answer to that question. What is the goal of the script?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

This week we feature an article by Vihar Naik a writer for CallHippo , a cloud-based Intelligent virtual phone system for business & enterprise. First, ditch the scripts. If you’re a new customer support rep, your organization will certainly ask you to follow a script. Reading from a script makes you sound like a robot.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I hate when I’m calling a customer support center for help and the apology for my “inconvenience” is scripted and insincere. It’s simple.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2021

I briefly covered this in a recent article ( The Five Best Things to Say to an Angry or Upset Customer ), but I want to dive into the “I’m sorry” comment a little deeper. . It can seem as if you’re working off of a script, which is okay as long as the customer doesn’t get the sense that you’re working off of a script. .

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Quality Contact Solutions

MARCH 28, 2019

Now you need to develop a message for your telemarketing staff to effectively convey on your behalf…You need a telemarketing script. What should be included in a telemarketing script? The challenge with traditional scripting is that with time and repetition, message delivery can get a bit stale. But what does that look like?

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ScreenSteps Call Center

JULY 8, 2020

You're concerned that if you use scripts in your call center then your agents will sound robotic. In this article, I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of scripts and how to get all of the benefits of providing suggested text (or prompts) without the robotic downside of scripts.

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Quality Contact Solutions

DECEMBER 31, 1969

There are 6 primary components to a successful script or call guide. Script Introduction for B2B Telemarketing in a Highly Technical Industry. Scripted Presentation for B2B Telemarketing in a Highly Technical Industry. Introduction and gatekeeper verbiage. Presentation. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Quality Contact Solutions

JUNE 26, 2019

Try out these useful tips which can help you create a perfect outbound telemarketing script. Approach the script like you are writing for actors, not for robots. No matter what type of personality the caller has, your script needs to add a spark to each one of them. Keep this tip in your mind when creating the script.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Forced to listen to fake-happy ‘customer care’ puppets reading from scripts? Here are my top five picks from last week. Yes and yes!)

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Baphira Wahlang Shylla, a digital marketer at Knowmax , a SaaS company that provides knowledge management solutions for various industries that are seeking to improve their customer service metrics. Call Center Scripts for Support Productivity .

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Teresa Allen

JUNE 7, 2017

There has always been a debate on whether customer service scripting will make customer service representatives sound too mechanical and less spontaneous. A recent interaction with a credit card representative highlights exactly why scripting at least as a guide is necessary.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Call scripting . Contact centers receive volumes of calls and a call center script makes life easier for the support agents. With call scripting, your agents can practice and prepare before interacting with customers. Another advantage is, one can create common scripts for all the staff and maintain consistency.

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Outsource Consultants

JULY 17, 2018

An article by Krysta Gahagen gives an example of a coffee shop that had a mechanical problem with their coffee maker. This involves allowing and encouraging anticipation of customer needs, removing the strict adherence to scripted responses, and completing all remaining tasks necessary after helping customers. We can help!

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Teresa Allen

JUNE 7, 2017

There has always been a debate on whether customer service scripting will make customer service representatives sound too mechanical and less spontaneous. A recent interaction with a credit card representative highlights exactly why scripting at least as a guide is necessary.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 18, 2021

This week we feature an article by Rupert Jones , a passionate speaker and an Independent Financial Advisor. To ensure they’re knowledgeable of your company , create flashcards of common questions and complaints that have their own scripted answers. . 7 Keys to Successful Customer Service. Use Customer Service as a Learning Tool.

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Teresa Allen

JUNE 7, 2017

There has always been a debate on whether customer service scripting will make customer service representatives sound too mechanical and less spontaneous. A recent interaction with a credit card representative highlights exactly why scripting at least as a guide is necessary.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, let us look at three common factors behind client discontent. No one wants to waste time calling a helpline number and dealing with an agent who follows a script. It can sometimes feel like talking to a robot because agents have been trained to ‘stick to the script.’ Poorly Designed Websites Think about it.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2016

Customer Service Patterns and Scripts. In customer service, we don’t have scales and licks, but we do have language and scripts. However, scripts should never be a crutch or the complete solution, only a base upon which to build skillful, sincere communication. As Shep says, “ You can’t script sincerity.”.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 21, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Josh Centers, Business Journalist at TextExpander. You can give your team a script that they either memorize or copy and paste. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors, go to customerserviceblog.com. Consistency in customer service is key.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Nathalie Herrman who writes about three key principles that are at the root of all great customer service. Don’t give them some rote, scripted response, but customize the script to the situation, if you have to use a script at all. Read Shep’s latest Forbes Article: L.L.

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Quality Contact Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In this article, we’re looking at five do’s and don’ts for call center appointment setting. Yes, it would help if you came into a call as prepared as possible, but remember that the other person on the line doesn’t know your script. Make sure to include answers to these questions in your conversations: Who am I?

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Zingtree

OCTOBER 31, 2014

An enterprising author has discovered another cool application for Zingtree: Scripting for call centers. The article appeared on the Five 9 Community. A lot of companies – both big and small – need a way to have consistent customer interactions when handling inbound or outbound telephone calls.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2019

This week we feature an article by Matthew Smollen who says e nsuring your clients have an amazing call center experience when interacting with your brand is one of the best ways to encourage repeat and referral business. All the scripts in the world won’t mean anything if the person delivering them doesn’t fit. Recruitment.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 29, 2021

This week we feature an article from babelforce, a global cloud communications platform. Even with a knowledge base filled to the brim with product support cases, along with a killer script on their side, your agents’ effectiveness hinges on their knowledge of the product in more ways than we’d like to admit.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 28, 2021

A quick search of “y2k aesthetic” will litter your browser with articles on how to actually wear y2k fashion the right way. Top 10 Articles from 2021. If you’ve ever asked yourself or others these questions, then this article is for you. Or for ChurnZero to redesign our Churn Monsters à la Lisa Frank?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week we feature an article by Mike Schoultz who shares his top 20 list of myths on customer experience not to tell yourself or things you should never say to a customer. Because scripts and checklists are all the rage now, employees are scripted to death. When I hear a script, I wonder if the person can help me.

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Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

You step away from solving tickets, and spend three months re-tooling and re-crafting every knowledge article. You excitedly present the articles for the entire team to use. I can’t find the answers to my customers’ issues in these articles.” “I I don’t see any improvement.”. Where did you go wrong?

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ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sowmya Juttukonda, content developer & digital media specialist at Knowmax , a knowledge management system to enhance customer service. Upgraded tools can make the call center talk scripts more structured and systematic, so employees can easily carry out their tasks? .

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