Lumoa

JANUARY 31, 2023

Voice of the customer: where to start? Define Roles Set targets Collect customer feedback Analyze the feedback Act on the feedback Close the loop with the customers Enhance customer-centric culture Recommended reading on Customer experience Why do you need Customer Experience Management?

Customer Experience 176

Customer Experience Customer centricity Metrics Feedback 176

Playvox

JANUARY 30, 2024

Numerous studies link employee satisfaction, performance, and engagement with management’s ability to provide actionable, positive feedback and coaching. Gamification works because it brings fun and interactivity into the workplace, where tasks, training, and activities are often lacking in keeping employees interested and motivated.

Gamification 79

Gamification Contact Center Coaching Quality management 79

SharpenCX

JANUARY 21, 2020

When you treat your customers like a valuable piece of your corporate puzzle they’re going to be more loyal. And those loyal customers pack on a higher LCV and ROI than new customers. Reese found that customer-centric companies fulfill the big picture needs of customers. Do they need more training?

Metrics 76

Metrics Contact Center Abandon rate Coaching 76

Customer Service Life

MAY 21, 2018

I think we can agree that CSAT (or NPS or Customer Effort) are clearly customer experience metrics because customers are responding to those surveys based on their experience. But how many would list quality assurance, a standard contact center metric, as a customer experience metric? Service Level.

Metrics 68

Metrics Contact Center Customer Experience Average Handle Time 68

Fonolo

AUGUST 17, 2021

To optimize your call center’s performance, you need to think about improving your customers’ experience. After all, customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable. While incredible customer service should always be a call center’s goal, it shouldn’t be your only goal. Use metrics and act on them. Conclusion.

Call Center 156

Call Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time First call resolution 156

GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

Measuring just a piece of this journey can seem short-sighted or not as powerful as other CX metrics, like Net Promoter Score (NPS). But I see a place for Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT), based on organizational goals, resources, and structure. CX shouldn’t ever be measured by one metric alone. Goal 2: Coach employees.

Metrics 109

Metrics Journey mapping Surveys Feedback 109

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Paul is a Transformational, hands-on, customer service department leader with extensive experience using performance metrics, lean process improvements, and positive leadership in building effective, efficient, and happy customer service departments. Brian Cantor, Managing Director, Digital at Customer Management Practice.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Consulting 251

ChurnZero

MAY 3, 2022

Customer Success managers are beginning to realize there is no ‘easy’ button,” says the SuccessCOACHING team, the training arm of SuccessHACKER. Start with: CSM Mastermind: Sharing Customer Feedback Effectively. Start with: Becoming Customer-Centric (playlist) : How to champion CS within your organization.

Journey mapping 98

Journey mapping Customer centricity SaaS Education 98

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Average handle time is an important contact centre metric but it can be a double-edged sword that creates customer dissatisfaction. So, is Average Handle Time (AHT) still a relevant metric and what does it mean for contact centres today? Understand that the problem is not empathy in itself but how it is coached.

Average Handle Time 59

Average Handle Time Agent burnout Coaching Finance 59

aircall

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Have you ever looked at a high-performing sales team and wondered what kind of sales team training empowered them to be the best? spend over $70 billion on sales training every year. As you develop your sales team training program, you’ll need to have a good understanding of the purpose and goals of the training.

Best practices 62

Best practices Sales Call Center Coaching 62

SharpenCX

JULY 26, 2023

It’s time to stop viewing call center metrics as an end result. Call center data is any information that comes from customer interactions in your contact center. For instance, a standard call center metric like call duration becomes more valuable when you compare it to industry averages. It provides deeper insights on customers.

Call Center 67

Call Center Contact Center Contact center software Coaching 67

Callminer

JULY 23, 2019

Lack of Confidence: Some managers are great at meeting metrics and making schedules. Tools like interaction analytics can help call center managers identify relevant issues and deliver precise, targeted feedback to agents and have a more direct impact on metrics like call handling time.

Best practices 140

Best practices Feedback Call Center Coaching 140

Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Power of Purging Perfunctory Performance Introduction In the bustling world of business, where metrics often dominate discussions and efficiency reigns supreme, one crucial aspect can sometimes be overlooked: the human element. This can lead to higher turnover rates, decreased productivity, and a negative cycle of poor service.

Morale 52

Morale Customer centricity Upselling Feedback 52

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The good news is contact centres from all parts of the world recognize the importance of agent wellbeing in meeting customer demands. The majority (80%) or more rank agent engagement scores as the top measurement metric of the future ahead of traditional customer-centric KPIs such as customer effort (81%) and average handle time (80%).

Average Handle Time 52

Average Handle Time Customer centricity Coaching Self service 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Hybrid working and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are revolutionising the role of the agent worldwide but UK contact centres believe it takes more than technical training to build a highly effective team. What is interesting is that AI is considered to be the most effective as a tool to help agents rather than customers.

Customer centricity 52

Customer centricity Coaching Employee engagement Surveys 52

NobelBiz

JUNE 19, 2023

To master real-time management, call center supervisors can adopt the following strategies: Robust Training: Providing comprehensive training to supervisors equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to analyze and interpret real-time data effectively.

Call Center 52

Call Center Coaching Contact Center Metrics 52

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. Performance Metrics in the Call Center Call center operations rely heavily on performance metrics to evaluate and improve efficiency.

Call Center 52

Call Center Average Handle Time Coaching Metrics 52

Pointillist

JANUARY 25, 2019

By Swati Sahai Call centers are an operationally-complex element of your business, but they play a big role in your customers’ experience with your company. So how can you balance the need for operational efficiency with meeting customer expectations? CSAT is measured at the end of a customer survey, using a five-point scale.

Call Center 75

Call Center Metrics Abandon rate Average Handle Time 75

Balto

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this guide, we delve into the driving factors behind customer experience evolution, how you can develop a customer-centric culture, make the most out of emerging AI (Artificial Intelligence) tech, and maintain customer trust and loyalty. Create a customer journey map and involve relevant departments and stakeholders.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer centricity Coaching Analytics 52

Customer Guru

MARCH 1, 2018

At Customer Guru, we firmly believe that the only way more Indian businesses can become sustainable and globally competitive is by focusing on Customer Experience (CX). Thus, we are dedicated to spreading this awareness, inspiring and guiding professionals to adopt and inculcate a customer-centric approach.

Customer centricity 94

Customer centricity Coaching Employee engagement Metrics 94

Customer Relationship Metrics

JULY 26, 2017

Organizations must create performance management and employee development programs that use customer relationship metrics to drive their service delivery. And it sets agents up to fail in a customer-centric world. Just like you grade the call internally, your customer should grade the call externally.

Contact Center 211

Contact Center Calibration Construction Customer centricity 211

NobelBiz

JUNE 4, 2024

This adaptability allows businesses to meet their customers’ preferences, whether they prefer to communicate via phone, email, chat, or social media. Improved Customer Experience A well-run customer service call center can greatly enhance the customer experience.

Call Center 52

Call Center Interactive Voice Response Customer Service contact center solutions 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Unifier: Peckham The ‘Unifier’ , understanding the value of sharing customer insights across an organisation, was awarded to Peckham. Peckham fostered inclusivity through job training and leveraged Calabrio WFM to track assistance metrics. For more information visit Calabrio.

Coaching 52

Coaching Analytics Customer centricity Contact Center 52

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

As we will see, this can include strategies like automation, data analytics, digital transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs aimed at achieving measurable performance improvements beyond traditional metrics. These metrics should be data-driven, allowing you to identify areas of improvement and track progress over time.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Management Gamification 52

NobelBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Enhance your customer strategy with insights from Brad Cleveland, a global authority on customer strategy and management, in this captivating podcast episode: Beyond Transactional: Taking Customer Service to the Next Level. Training and Development Invest in regular training programs for your customer service representatives.

Customer Support 105

Customer Support Contact center software Call Center Analytics 105

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

From improving response times to providing personalized interactions, a call center can be a game-changer for organizations looking to elevate their customer service and thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Metrics to Track for a Successful Customer Service Call Center The business landscape today is primarily customer-centric.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service Multichannel Abandon rate 52

Call Experts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. Performance Metrics in the Call Center Call center operations rely heavily on performance metrics to evaluate and improve efficiency.

Call Center 59

Call Center Average Handle Time Coaching Metrics 59

Customer Guru

MARCH 1, 2018

At Customer Guru, we firmly believe that the only way more Indian businesses can become sustainable and globally competitive is by focusing on Customer Experience (CX). Thus, we are dedicated towards spreading this awareness, inspiring and guiding professionals to adopt and inculcate a customer-centric approach.

Customer centricity 79

Customer centricity Coaching Employee engagement Metrics 79

Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

Improved Reporting and Analytics: Inbound call center software offers comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities, providing insight into call volume, agent performance, customer satisfaction, and other key metrics. Call recording : This feature records incoming calls for quality assurance, compliance, and training purposes.

call center software 98

call center software Call Center Interactive Voice Response Average Handle Time 98

Integrity Solutions

JULY 28, 2022

And these expectations are more nuanced than what most contact centers are measuring, prioritizing and training for. The Contact Center Experience: Heightened Customer Expectations. Despite this, one of the most measured metrics per agent is “call handle time.” Contact Center Training Isn’t Adding Up.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Coaching Metrics Self service 52

Help Scout

APRIL 29, 2021

Build customer-centric focus into marketing, sales, and product functions: Every team has some impact on your customer experience, but apart from customer service itself, these three teams have the greatest influence. Report on customer service metrics to your board. Share stories of their success.

Customer Service 139

Customer Service Customer centricity Chief Customer Officer Metrics 139

Steve DiGioia

DECEMBER 5, 2016

For those that are interested in staying focused on the customer, it is more important than ever to hire the right people that fit the customer focused culture. Training is also essential. Metrics are designed to focus on what the organization wants to achieve. Long term that can be a mistake. Grant Cardone.

Customer centricity 264

Customer centricity Metrics Consulting Consulting 264

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When it comes to conversing with customers over the telephone, sincerity is imperative. Understanding how your agents come across to customers and then training them to give customers the empathetic experience they crave is essential. First, look at and listen to conversations from your customer’s perspective.

Coaching 52

Coaching Upselling Analytics Customer centricity 52

ChurnZero

MAY 3, 2022

Customer Success managers are beginning to realize there is no ‘easy’ button,” says the SuccessCOACHING team, the training arm of SuccessHACKER. Start with: Becoming Customer-Centric (playlist) : How to champion CS within your organization. Start with: What is Customer Experience?

Journey mapping 52

Journey mapping Customer centricity SaaS Education 52

NobelBiz

JULY 25, 2023

Discover the transformative potential of data-driven decision-making and personalized interactions that cultivate lasting relationships with customers. Join us as we navigate the landscape of Customer Interaction Analytics and its significant impact on customer-centric approaches in today’s business world.

Analytics 98

Analytics Call Center Scripts Contact center software 98

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. But great customer experiences don’t just happen.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Coaching Contact Center Banking 106

CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

When it comes to agent skills, remember that how you make your customers feel is just as important as whether you solve their problems. Re-assess performance metrics and coaching techniques to guide agents in delivering fast, efficient service with empathy. About the Author Magnus Geverts is VP Product Marketing at Calabrio.

Coaching 52

Coaching Analytics Contact Center outsourcing 52