NobelBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the domain of contact centers, the paramount focus lies in ensuring streamlined and effective communication with clients. When approached from a contact center perspective, these systems not only manage and monitor customer inquiries but also harmonize the operational flow, thereby optimizing customer experience.

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HGS

MAY 27, 2015

The Contact Center Evolution: 5 Focus Areas to Move from Vanilla to Value. Contact centers have undergone significant transformation in the past few years, driven largely by the shift from voice to digital and omni-channel customer service. Widening Service Delivery Scope.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In this video from my LinkedIn Learning course “Managing a Customer Contact Center,” I … Continue reading → The post <strong>Don’t Guess at Staffing: Proven Methods for Your Contact Center</strong> appeared first on Brad Cleveland. How about a Thursday afternoon at 2:00 pm?

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ProProfs Blog

JULY 29, 2020

However, despite the availability of a variety of support channels, phone/voice support’s popularity doesn’t show signs of fading away anytime soon. So what really makes phone support hold a firm spot in the customer support landscape? 8 Strategies to Improve Call Center Customer Experience.

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Fonolo

MAY 16, 2018

Players in the customer service (CS) game know this better than most. Whether you’re selling sandwiches or pushing a call center software for small business, there are now universal rules to abide by to ensure meaningful connections with customers. Listen to your customers. Remember to Listen. Leadership Leads.

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Hodusoft

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If you are a professional service provider, you can understand how demanding it can be from a customer service perspective for any small or mid-sized business that’s serving just ten clients. With contact center software, MSP teams can collaborate in real time, share insights, and make informed decisions collectively.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The article includes 5 things the very best leaders do to prepare for the future as well … Continue reading → The post Prepare Your Contact Center for the Future appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Call center customer service has a strong bearing on customer satisfaction and your business as a whole. So, improving call center customer service becomes necessary in order to make your business stand out. Your call center experience gets more interesting when you know your customer well.

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Vcaretec

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

All active firms who want to grow in the market with a sizable client base must provide better customer assistance. Better customer service enables seamless management of non-essential business activities, ensuring an undivided focus on key skills. thanks to multi-channel support systems in place.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In this video from my LinkedIn Learning course “Managing a Customer Contact Center,” I … Continue reading → The post <strong>Don’t Guess at Staffing: Proven Methods for Your Contact Center</strong> appeared first on Brad Cleveland. How about a Thursday afternoon at 2:00 pm?

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

AI is dramatically transforming customer service. Or better yet, how do you lead the … Continue reading → The post Future-Proof Your AI-Powered Customer Service appeared first on Brad Cleveland. The opportunities – and risks – are unprecedented.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

The following are excerpts from the transcript of Brad’s recent keynote address to Contact Center Expo, hosted by ICMI, the International Customer Management Institute, May 16 and 17, 2023. Hi everyone. Thanks so much for joining us.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

The following are excerpts from the transcript of Brad’s recent keynote address to Contact Center Expo, hosted by ICMI, the International Customer Management Institute, May 16 and 17, 2023. Hi everyone. Thanks so much for joining us.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

There are three immutable laws at work in contact centers that you must keep in mind. Find more videos about contact centers in my LinkedIn Learning course “Managing a Customer Contact Center.” They’re always present.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

There are three immutable laws at work in contact centers that you must keep in mind. Find … Continue reading → The post Three Immutable Laws of Contact Centers appeared first on Brad Cleveland. They’re always present.

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Kayako

JANUARY 5, 2017

Customers value the quality of customer service as much as price and quality of products. According to an American Express study , “Americans will spend 9% more with companies that provide excellent service.” Recent trends in customer service show that companies can delight their customers while generating revenues.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

AI is dramatically transforming customer service. Or better yet, how do you lead the … Continue reading → The post Future-Proof Your AI-Powered Customer Service appeared first on Brad Cleveland. The opportunities – and risks – are unprecedented.

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

What Is a Call Center? Call centers are a staple customer service resource for businesses large and small—and demand is growing. In the US alone, there are hundreds of thousands of call center jobs. Functions of a call center. Provides consistent customer support and branded messaging.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Recently, I was reminded of this brief interview that I recorded with Jim Rembach of Call Center Coach. We discussed how channels are likely to be approached in the future.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JUNE 28, 2018

While meeting with Jim Rembach of Call Center Coach at ICMI’s Contact Center Expo in Orlando, we discussed how channels are likely to be approached in the future.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Customer experience is not a program, a department, a contact center, self-service capability, or CRM system—it’s much more. It’s the result of a culture and approach that spans … Continue reading → The post Building a Customer Service Ecosystem appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Netomi

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A help desk (or service desk) is case management software that helps companies receive, assign, resolve and analyze customer service tickets or queries from internal audiences (IT or HR). Every company that prioritizes their customer experience should consider a help desk, even small businesses. Knowledge Base.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 13, 2015

As more smart devices become connected to the Internet, you can expect increasing impact on contact centers—beginning with the amount of data streaming into service operations. appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 13, 2015

As more smart devices become connected to the Internet, you can expect increasing impact on contact centers—beginning with the amount of data streaming into service operations. This will add to the workload of reporting and analytics teams, but will also put more customer data at the disposal of frontline agents.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 13, 2015

As more smart devices become connected to the Internet, you can expect increasing impact on contact centers—beginning with the amount of data streaming into service operations. This will add to the workload of reporting and analytics teams, but will also put more customer data at the disposal of frontline agents.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 14, 2017

Take a minute to reflect on how customer service continues to evolve at your organization. If you missed the December issue of my Edge of Service™ Newsletter, you might enjoy reading about … Continue reading → The post Three Major Customer Service Trends appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

The experiences that customers have with any organization—not just yours or others in your industry—shape their perceptions. So you’ve got to continually revisit what good service means. For customer experience leaders, this can seem like a daunting challenge.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Many contact centers are grappling with labor shortages, surging workloads, or a brutal combination of both. The resource mismatches have resulted in long wait times and frustration for customers, and high occupancy and burnout for agents.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 14, 2017

Take a minute to reflect on how customer service continues to evolve at your organization. If you missed the December issue of my Edge of Service™ Newsletter, you might enjoy reading about three predictions that I have for 2017. The Edge of Service™ Newsletter Issue 19: Three Predictions for 2017 By any …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 14, 2017

Take a minute to reflect on how customer service continues to evolve at your organization. If you missed the December issue of my Edge of Service™ Newsletter, you might enjoy reading about three predictions that I have for 2017. The Edge of Service® Newsletter Issue 19: Three Predictions for 2017 By any …

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JustCall

APRIL 5, 2023

User Interface Comparison The user interface of your preferred VoIP or Cloud Contact Center service provider must be a blend of function and aesthetics. link] Customer Reviews Comparison Since this is a holistic comparison between JustCall and CloudCall, one also needs to factor in the customer experience.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Many contact centers are grappling with labor shortages, surging workloads, or a brutal combination of both. The resource mismatches have resulted in long wait times and frustration for customers, and high occupancy and burnout for agents.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JULY 31, 2015

These devices have the ability to sense their environment, … Continue reading → The post How Will the Internet of Things Affect Customer Service? (IoT refers to the connection of wireless devices to the Internet and to each other. appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The Edge of Service® Newsletter, Issue 15: Getting Mobile Customer Service Right There are an estimated 7 billion active mobile phone subscriptions today—one for every living person on the planet, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

The experiences that customers have with any organization—not just yours or others in your industry—shape their perceptions. So you’ve got to continually revisit what good service means. For customer experience leaders, this can seem like a daunting challenge.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Bill Price is a longtime friend and industry colleague in the customer service space. Bill was Amazon’s first global vice president of customer service and is the founder and president of the consulting firm Driva Solutions.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

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