Tethr

JULY 23, 2020

QA scorecards as they stand present limitations to CX and customer service leaders. Innovations in AI and machine learning can help identify specific agent behaviors that need coaching. Powering agent coaching opportunities. A Fortune 1000 retailer is using AIS to power agent coaching opportunities.

Coaching 69

Coaching Surveys Upselling Scripts 69

JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

Deploying the services of an artificial intelligence coach is a thing now. Organizations are using an AI call coach for sales reps looking to improve their job skills and enhance their training. In fact, middle-ranked agents are incrementally benefiting from an AI coach to improve their performance.

Coaching 52

Coaching Call Center Construction Best practices 52

Calltools

MAY 27, 2020

Call scoring is like an NFL game, where your sales agents are players and you’re the coach. Like linebackers or wide receivers, each agent has a unique role to play in winning the game; you are the coach that helps your team grow and function well together. Following call scripts. Improve call scripts.

Coaching 52

Coaching Government Scripts Metrics 52

SharpenCX

MARCH 25, 2021

As customer service leaders continue to embrace the life where agents can work from where they’re most comfortable, new challenges catapult to the top of priority lists. Gartner research shows in two years, nearly nine in 10 leaders think 20-80% of the customer service workforce will still work from home.

Coaching 67

Coaching Analytics Call Center Quality management 67

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Zenarate’s AI Coach is supporting the world’s largest brands to deliver 30-60% KPI lift. Zenarate’s AI Coach simulates any customer engagement scenario immersing customer-facing team members in real-life conversations while providing real-time coaching.

Coaching 52

Coaching Contact Center Healthcare Scripts 52

SharpenCX

JANUARY 27, 2021

Equip your agents with scripts for efficient and effective support. But don’t let these scripts replace any coaching methods or strategies you have in place (your agents aren’t robots!). These scripts are meant to be a reference–not a copy-paste response. Here are 6 sample scripts for common live chat support scenarios.

Scripts 67

Scripts Coaching Surveys Accountability 67

CSM Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

AI Coach helps contact center leaders develop top-performing customer-facing teams with AI Conversation Simulation. The CCW Excellence Awards recognize the most innovative companies and top-performing executives for their extraordinary contributions to the customer contact profession. About Zenarate.

Coaching 52

Coaching Contact Center Healthcare Scripts 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

A key to retaining your existing business, growing your brand, and attracting new business is keeping your customers happy. Brian Tuite of Zenarate reveals new technologies that will help improve customer service. Customer service agents are a company’s most important asset to keeping customers pleased.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Banking First call resolution Best practices 94

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. And high expectations from their customers.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service Multichannel Abandon rate 52

SharpenCX

JUNE 30, 2021

Microsoft says 90% of Americans use good customer service as a factor when deciding whether to do business with a company. Why would customers stay loyal to brands that are slow or can’t offer help? Why wouldn’t a customer find a company that makes buying and learning a product or service quick, easy, and accessible?

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Coaching Contact Center Agent Empowerment 67

Callminer

MAY 11, 2020

Ongoing training and coaching are equally important to ensure that your employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to do their jobs effectively. And, coaching sessions provide an ideal opportunity for managers to check in with their agents or employees to get their feedback on how things are going from their perspective.

Management 273

Management Customer Experience Customer Service Coaching 273

aircall

JANUARY 3, 2018

If you’re managing a customer support team, then you’re as much a coach as you are a supervisor. Good coaches make their players better, but great coaches go the extra mile and continue making themselves better as well. Each customer could be a potential product evangelist or a vocal detractor. How could it not be?

Coaching 86

Coaching Morale Analytics Benchmark 86

SharpenCX

APRIL 7, 2021

A good manager is a good coach. Yet too many customer service leaders are bogged down by other tasks to actually dedicate time to coaching and training their teams. Turns out managers like you only have 7% of their time available for deep work, like training and coaching. Avanade ) .

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Coaching Call Center Employee engagement 67

Callminer

APRIL 21, 2020

Call center managers may be involved with hiring and training call center agents , monitoring call center metrics tied to agent performance , using speech analytics tools for ongoing quality monitoring , providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and more. Customer service is about finding a balance between efficiency and personalization…”.

Call Center 182

Call Center Management Scripts Coaching 182

SharpenCX

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Managing a successful customer service team isn’t easy. Today, we’re talking through the three pillars you need to manage a healthy customer service team in 2021 and beyond. Managing a successful customer service team starts with a keen focus on the people you lead. We talk about coaching.

Management 76

Management Customer Service Coaching Contact Center 76

aircall

JANUARY 3, 2018

If you’re managing a customer support team, then you’re as much a coach as you are a supervisor. Good coaches make their players better, but great coaches go the extra mile and continue making themselves better as well. Each customer could be a potential product evangelist or a vocal detractor. How could it not be?

Coaching 81

Coaching Morale Analytics Benchmark 81

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Last week was National Customer Service Week , an annual — and now global — event devoted to celebrating the people who make customer service happen.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Coaching Banking First call resolution 67

SharpenCX

APRIL 22, 2021

It’s unavoidable for your customer service agents to steer clear of disgruntled customers. After all, have you ever had anyone reach out to customer service to say, “Hey thanks! The bad news: there will always be angry customers. Coach agents to listen and resist the urge to be defensive.

Scripts 128

Scripts Coaching Call Center Accountability 128

Global Response

MAY 15, 2023

A solid QA process allows you to drive continuous improvement and deliver consistent quality at every customer checkpoint. At Global Response, if there’s one thing we know, it’s that excellent customer experience is never an accident—instead, it can be strategically accomplished through quality control processes.

Call Center 62

Call Center Scripts Coaching outsourcing 62

JustCall

APRIL 15, 2024

The pressure to meet strict metrics, handle high call volumes, and provide top-notch customer service makes call centers incredibly demanding. Exhausted agents struggle to offer the patience and empathy crucial for good customer service. This can lead to poor service and fewer conversions.

Call Center 52

Call Center Agent burnout Scripts Metrics 52

IdeasUnlimited

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Regardless of product quality, customer satisfaction can make or break your ecommerce business. Here at IdeasUnlimited, we’ve learned the tremendous value of high-quality customer service in the ecommerce industry. Improving Customer Trust. Online customers expect fast and responsive service for their queries.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service B2C Call Center Scripts 75

JustCall

MAY 2, 2022

And the outcome is a greater number of customer acquisitions. Contact centers are also bringing this technology into play to deliver better customer service by analyzing customers’ interests and expectations, and training reps to handle complaints more effectively. Hence, you can’t bank on the generic sales call scripts.

Analytics 52

Analytics Sales Customer Service Scripts 52

IdeasUnlimited

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Regardless of product quality, customer satisfaction can make or break your ecommerce business. Here at IdeasUnlimited, we’ve learned the tremendous value of high-quality customer service in the ecommerce industry. Improving Customer Trust. Online customers expect fast and responsive service for their queries.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service B2C Call Center Scripts 75

SharpenCX

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Earlier this year, I fought for seven months to get an issue resolved with a customer service team. In fact, 73% of customers will stay loyal to a company if they encounter friendly customer service agents. On the flip side, 82% of customers leave a company because of poor customer service.

Contact Center 128

Contact Center Coaching Scripts Average Handle Time 128

8x8

MAY 23, 2018

But technology will only get you so far in your quest to provide great customer service. Acknowledging the importance of pairing world-class software with world-class practices will help you optimize your customer service practice. Here are the top 3 ways to optimize your customer service strategy: 1.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Scripts Coaching Contact Center 48

Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

If customers are being sent to the wrong department, then they tied up customer service personnel from helping the right people. Make onboarding & ongoing coaching as stellar as possible. Customer service diminishes. Continuous coaching and training helps mitigate this risk. Alex Tebbs.

Contact Center 334

Contact Center Call Center Average Handle Time Real estate 334

SharpenCX

DECEMBER 23, 2019

An agent who lets their bad attitude seep into the customer service experience flips the script and diminishes trust. It makes customers feel unheard and misunderstood. That’s why a whopping 97% of customers say bad customer service changes buying behavior.

Contact Center 107

Contact Center Customer Service Coaching Contact center software 107

Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

In-Depth Guide: Inbound Call Center Software Inbound call center software is an essential tool for delivering optimal customer service. It is designed to help businesses in efficient management and handling of large volumes of incoming customer calls.

call center software 98

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

IdeasUnlimited

AUGUST 16, 2022

Without the patient’s trust, healthcare services will struggle to find new patients let alone retain existing ones for a long period of time. The unique nature of the healthcare industry demands a unique form of healthcare customer service. We look forward to taking your business to the next level!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Call Center Customer Service voip 52

CSM Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Cindy Solomon reveals the secrets of amazing customer service – and how you can provide the same “Wow!” Every time I fly JetBlue Mint, I’m reminded that great service is possible, even in an industry as hated-on as the airlines. Secret 2: Don’t hoard customer service feedback on a “need to know” basis.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Airlines Scripts Coaching 58

JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

Your customer service team is the brand’s spokespersons and representatives. The way they interact and serve the client sets a benchmark for customer experience. As such, they lay the foundation for long-term customer loyalty. Agents can then apply the customized learnings in real-world interactions for greater success.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Morale Benchmark Scripts 40

SoliCall

AUGUST 2, 2023

Increasing the performance of agents in call centers is crucial for delivering exceptional customer service and achieving business goals. Train them on product/service details, communication techniques, problem-solving, and effective call handling. 2 – Performance Feedback and Coaching. 3- Clear Performance Metrics.

Call Center 52

Call Center First call resolution Construction call center software 52

aircall

JANUARY 3, 2018

If you’re managing a customer support team, then you’re as much a coach as you are a supervisor. Good coaches make their players better, but great coaches go the extra mile and continue making themselves better as well. Each customer could be a potential product evangelist or a vocal detractor. How could it not be?

Coaching 48

Coaching Morale Analytics Benchmark 48

SharpenCX

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Soft skills make your agents human and play a huge role in delivering quality customer service. What does customer service mean to you? This question gets at the driving beliefs and principles your candidate has about the role of customer service. Customer service is a team sport.

Call Center 128

Call Center Coaching Contact Center Feedback 128

Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Simply put, call center training is any course, seminar, video, coaching session, or other activity that teaches the skills and behavior required for success in a call center. Call center training is important because it’s part of your customer service plan – and part of a strong employee engagement plan.

Call Center 141

Call Center Contact Center Coaching Gamification 141

SharpenCX

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

All of this boils up and it can be tempting to wash your hands of it and just outsource customer service. Then, you might avoid failing customers and losing too many frustrated agents. And, coaching often falls from the priority list when you don’t have a direct relationship with those handling your customer interactions.

outsourcing 67

outsourcing Customer Service Coaching Contact Center 67

Call Design

APRIL 15, 2021

However, if you can trial new and different ways to coach and motivate agents so that they enjoy their work more, then they are more likely to stay with the organisation. Recognising Improved Customer Service. This eventually results in a superior customer experience. Below we outline some of the best options.

Coaching 78

Coaching Best practices Scripts Feedback 78