CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

With Zenarate AI Coach, customer and prospect-facing agents master the skills necessary to succeed in their role before their first live interaction. Just like human-to-human role play, Zenarate coaches agents on tone, soft skills, and best and required practices throughout their role-play simulation.

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Coaching Telecommunications Healthcare First call resolution 59

Hello Customer

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Let the customer be the coach. In times like these, it’s wise to weave coaching into your daily workflow. But if it's impossible to coach your customer service teams in real-life, how can you make sure they still feel supported? Decrease your cost-per-call. As a manager, encourage peer-to-peer coaching.

Coaching 75

Coaching Feedback Customer Service First call resolution 75

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a call center leader, you rely on your call center managers to ensure everything runs smoothly. All companies have different methods for measuring call center performance, including productivity and efficacy of operations. But, who evaluates the call center manager? Top KPIs for call center managers.

Call Center 81

Call Center Abandon rate Management First call resolution 81

Callminer

APRIL 21, 2020

The role of a call center manager is complex and challenging. 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.

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Call Center Management Scripts Coaching 182

Balto

JULY 12, 2022

As we continue our series into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for contact centers, we’re turning our attention to managers and supervisors. But what about our managers? These are the folks that keep our operations running smoothly: training and coaching our agents, and working to improve overall customer satisfaction.

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Management Coaching Contact Center Average Handle Time 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here are some standout features: Hold Queues and Smart Call Routing: Efficiently managing incoming call volumes is fundamental. Hold queues and smart call routing play a pivotal role. Hold Queues : Ensures calls are answered promptly, minimizing wait times. This increases the likelihood of first-call resolution.

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Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 104

Balto

JUNE 13, 2022

In the contact center industry, we talk a lot about the importance of first call resolution (FCR). The more queries we can resolve on the first contact, the more satisfied customers are. On the flip side, we also need to keep an eye on escalations and manager requests. Better Training.

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Management Contact center software Coaching Contact Center 52

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Are you a call center operations manager striving to enhance your team’s productivity and deliver hyper efficiency in your daily operations? Today, hyper efficiency is no longer a luxury but a necessity for call centers looking to thrive and outperform their competition. Look no further!

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Management Gamification 52

Balto

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Working to manage a call center has many moving parts and can often create a feeling of drinking from a firehose for those who are newer to a managerial role. Perhaps you’re already in call center management or an agent aspiring to work your way up and are seeking to learn more about what all is involved.

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Call Center Management Average Handle Time Gamification 52

Monet Software

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The college and pro football regular seasons are wrapping up, and every year that means one thing – some coaches will be out of a job. Coaching is important, whether you run a football team or a contact center. And if you’re not getting the most out of your coaching efforts, it will impact customer service. Beyond the basics.

Coaching 48

Coaching Average Handle Time First call resolution Quality management 48

CX Global Media

AUGUST 1, 2019

Jim Rembach : Hey, this is Jim with the Fast Leader Show and Call Center Coach and I’m here at Customer Contact Week with my good buddy Ken Goldberg of amplifAI , it was really good to see here. They found that they’re getting 30% better first call resolution (FCR) with the platform verses without.

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Contact Center Coaching Average Handle Time Metrics 229

Calltools

MAY 3, 2023

With text analytics, managers can assess the customer’s perception of their interaction with the contact center and identify sentiment trends for each agent and their workforce as a whole. From there, call center managers can identify overarching areas for improvement, agents who need training, agents who deserve rewards, and more.

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Contact Center Coaching Average Handle Time Analytics 98

The Northridge Group

MARCH 28, 2022

Let’s discuss how The Northridge Group helped one healthcare client harness the power of advanced analytics to drive operational efficiencies and a more effortless experience for their customers and contact center associates, leading to significant improvements in First Call Resolution (FCR). A Success Story.

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Healthcare Analytics Contact Center First call resolution 120

NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

Call center quality management (QM) is an essential process that helps businesses ensure their call centers are meeting customer expectations and delivering quality services. This comprehensive article will dive deep into call center quality management. Why is Call Center Quality Management Important?

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SharpenCX

OCTOBER 27, 2021

When Centricity first moved to a work-from-home model in 2020, they had to stray from their traditional management style. They couldn’t walk the contact center floor and listen to snippets of calls. They couldn’t have in-person coaching conversations. They inform coaching conversations with data. What’s more?

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Analytics Coaching Contact Center Metrics 128

Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

Additionally, ongoing coaching and feedback can help agents improve their performance and stay motivated. This could include a knowledge base that provides quick access to answers and solutions and a customer relationship management (CRM) system that helps agents keep track of customer interactions and preferences.

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Average Handle Time Contact Center First call resolution Analytics 156

Playvox

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

“Excellence happens when you try, each day, to both do and be a little better than you were yesterday.” — Pat Riley (former NBA coach). Launching a quality assurance program in your call center empowers you with a huge amount of performance data. Get Managers and Team Leaders Involved. Personalize Coaching for Maximum Relevance.

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Coaching Customer Service Call Center Surveys 40

Monet Software

OCTOBER 3, 2019

A common way to analyze the quality of calls being handled by your contact center is to record the calls and to have a QA analyst monitor the recordings. Clearly, the time this takes is extensive and prevents management from monitoring a majority of the calls coming into the call center. First-Call Resolution.

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Contact Center Metrics Average Handle Time Management 59

Serenova

AUGUST 25, 2020

For this reason, workforce management has become a core focus of discussion amongst leaders looking to take their contact centers to the next level. However, a recent study highlighted that more than 69% of businesses still have no cross-channel workforce management solution in place. What is Workforce Management?

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Contact Center Schedule adherence Management Coaching 81

Fonolo

JANUARY 21, 2021

TIP: Common KPIs for contact center agents can include Average Handle Time (AHT), First Call Resolution (FCR), and Customer Satisfaction score (CSat). Offer coaching sessions. This will allow you to establish a performance baseline and track their improvement. Check out this article for more info.

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Call Center Construction Average Handle Time First call resolution 176

TechSee

APRIL 24, 2023

This shift is generally a proven way to improve customer satisfaction scores, first-call resolution rates, and average handle times. You can also further develop your culture of continuous learning by inviting agents to share their own ideas with management.

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Average Handle Time Best practices First call resolution Coaching 109

SoliCall

AUGUST 2, 2023

2 – Performance Feedback and Coaching. Regularly evaluate their performance and provide individual coaching sessions to address areas of improvement. Set clear performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with your call center’s objectives. 3- Clear Performance Metrics.

Call Center 52

Call Center First call resolution Construction call center software 52

Fonolo

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Picture this: Y ou’re the coach of a soccer team. The same goes for contact center management. If some agents are ill-equipped to handle certain calls, why have them answer the call in the first place? First-call resolution (FCR) will increase. Customer satisfaction (CSat) scores will improve.

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First call resolution Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Wait times 87

Callminer

JULY 5, 2018

When it comes to improving efficiency, many call centers choose to record phone calls and track average handle time , and first call resolution rates. The less effort required on every call should lead to agents being able to assist more customers. How can you improve contact center efficiency?

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First call resolution Call Center Average Handle Time Contact Center 157

The Northridge Group

AUGUST 19, 2020

Organizations that have transitioned from good to great stay away from solely coaching to the numbers and instead put more focus on improving behaviors. Once your metrics are clearly defined and focused in on your area of business, you’ll have a more complete picture of your call center’s performance.

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Contact Center Coaching Call Center Wait times 145

Monet Software

MARCH 20, 2019

To keep your performance management efforts always moving forward, perhaps now is the time to think outside of the box. If you can get all of your agents and coaches and trainers focused on the same mission, the odds of success are greatly enhanced. Perhaps start with a specific KPI – first call resolution, or average speed of answer.

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Management First call resolution Contact Center Coaching 48

Callminer

JUNE 21, 2017

Over the years, call centers have seen the development of numerous industry-specific training tools and coaching practices. As customer expectations are constantly increasing in terms of call center performance , so must the training methods evolve. The most efficient call center training methods. Role-playing.

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Best practices Call Center Morale Coaching 174

Fonolo

JUNE 9, 2020

One of the most challenging aspects of running a contact center is managing your team. The first rule of business performance management: don’t make decisions blindly. First Call Resolution (FCR). In an ideal scenario, customers will only need to call your support center once to have their issue resolved.

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Contact Center Average Handle Time First call resolution Metrics 129

Fonolo

AUGUST 17, 2021

Customers want a pleasant phone experience, but not as much as they want a quick and easy call resolution. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Luckily, a successful call center is within reach. Call center performance doesn’t only rest on your agents’ shoulders. But it’s not enough.

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Call Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time First call resolution 156

NobelBiz

JUNE 19, 2023

. – Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @ NobelBiz Mastering the Art of Real-Time Monitoring as a Call Center Supervisor Real-time monitoring is an art that, once mastered, opens a new dimension of customer service management. This process helps in identifying areas of improvement and facilitating effective coaching.

Call Center 52

Call Center Coaching Contact Center Metrics 52

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

New call center managers have a lot to wrap their minds around. Overhauling your call center operations can seem outright impossible without a little guidance and know-how. The success of your call center agents depends heavily on your ability to lead them to that success. Call volume Call abandonment rate.

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Call Center Contact Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time 126

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

TIP: Common KPIs for contact center agents can include average handle time (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and customer satisfaction score (CSat). Occupancy Rate/Auxiliary Time Occupancy rate is a crucial metric in the call center and a great indicator of how busy your agents are.

Call Center 87

Call Center Schedule adherence Average Handle Time Construction 87

Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

Coping with unanticipated upticks in demand, staff turnover, and other common call center challenges only further complicate matters for managers working to create an efficient, productive, and effective team. Find out what you can do today to boost efficiency and improve call center performance by reading our pros’ responses below.

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Contact Center Call Center Average Handle Time Real estate 334

Fonolo

AUGUST 3, 2021

A high first contact resolution (also known as first call resolution ) means your agents are knowledgeable and highly effective in their work. On the other side of the spectrum, a low percentage means that there is room for coaching and training to improve your agents’ product and service knowledge.

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Call Center Abandon rate Contact Center Agent burnout 142

JustCall

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

” Feedback like this for your call center agents is a step closer to achieving quality assurance call center goals in your call center management strategy. Interaction analytics means that 100% of QA calls can be monitored, ensuring agents follow all business rules and regulations. Contact Quality.

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Call Center First call resolution Quality management Contact Center 52

Fonolo

MAY 7, 2015

Not for the weak at heart, only some call center managers have the grace, tenacity, and skills to handle the extreme pressures of the contact center manager’s job. Below we look into some of the things call center managers must do every day to be successful, along with tips on how to execute them.

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Call Center Management Contact Center Coaching 126

Call Design

JULY 6, 2021

Here’s a list of 10 key metrics that can be used by contact centre managers to ensure the delivery of both strong customer experiences and financial performance through workforce efficiency. The industry benchmark for the first call resolution measurement is between 70% to 75%. Customer Satisfaction. Net Promoter Score.

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Metrics Average Handle Time Schedule adherence Calibration 148