CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Zenarate, the leader in AI Simulation Training for customer-facing agents, has announced the expansion of its AI Coach platform with the launch of Call Analyzer. For the first time, contact center leaders can seamlessly connect new agent training with live agent assessment and ongoing coaching on one comprehensive platform.

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Coaching Telecommunications First call resolution Healthcare 52

CCNG

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

How leaders talk with, coach, and engage with employees and how employees interact in their virtual environment all must be re-engineered. You Are Not in Kansas Anymore, Toto Companies are attempting to apply a brick-and-mortar structure to a virtual, work-at-home framework, but it doesn’t work. It never will.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Zenarate expands its AI Coach language capabilities to 79, the most in the industry, and adds new agent feedback reporting for AI simulation training. The company’s AI Coach platform now supports 79 languages, the most options in the industry.

Coaching 59

Coaching Feedback Telecommunications First call resolution 59

aircall

AUGUST 10, 2016

Knowing what and how to measure is particularly true in a call center, where key performance indicators such as first call resolution, customer satisfaction, cost per call, etc are a prerequisite for effective decision-making. Yet few call centers use KPI’s to their full potential. Cost per call.

First call resolution 48

First call resolution Call Center Metrics Abandon rate 48

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

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.

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Coaching Average Handle Time First call resolution Quality management 48

CCNG

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The system should have an automated audit trail for any changes (compliance), robust reporting on how agents use the system to help with agent coaching, a feedback loop for the agent to report mistakes in the knowledge, and a way they can track the progress of the updates in the knowledge management system.

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Management Average Handle Time Self service First call resolution 195

OctopusTech

JUNE 18, 2024

Along with that, you may also consider offering real-time coaching. This saves on wage expenses due to shorter calls as well. Invest In Agent Training Comprehensive training improves agent first-call resolution rates. Customers get their issues addressed promptly instead of calling back repeatedly.

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Call Center Interactive Voice Response Real estate First call resolution 62

Fonolo

JULY 27, 2021

These days, there are tons of key performance indicators (KPIs) and call center metrics to evaluate call center performance and call center agent performance. Take your pick — first call resolution (FCR) , abandon rate , customer satisfaction (CSAT) , and more. First call resolution (FCR).

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Call Center Abandon rate First call resolution Construction 142

Balto

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As call center software evolves, leading companies are adopting solutions that offer real-time guidance, AI-driven coaching , and even GPT-powered agents that can handle complex, dynamic conversations at scale. This allows for immediate feedback and coaching , turning every conversation into an opportunity for improvement.

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Scripts Call Center Customer Service call center software 52

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

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For most of the history of the contact center industry, the standard for QA has been for a team lead, coach, or supervisor to review and score three contacts per agent per week. Coaches would get to know the agents on their teams. One percent of one percent… at best. These efforts weren’t useless – they were, as noted, the standard.

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Contact Center Average Handle Time Coaching First call resolution 71

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 128

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

AUGUST 26, 2024

First Call Resolution (FCR) : Striving for first call resolution should be a key objective. This means resolving customer issues in the first call whenever possible, which significantly reduces customer effort and increases satisfaction. Sophie AI takes that to another level.

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Call Center Customer Service Average Handle Time Interactive Voice Response 124

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

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. Managers may want to get involved in coaching too.

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Coaching Customer Service Call Center Surveys 40

Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

Additionally, ongoing coaching and feedback can help agents improve their performance and stay motivated. One way to implement a data-driven approach is by measuring and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average handle time, first call resolution, and customer satisfaction.

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Average Handle Time Contact Center First call resolution Analytics 156

Callminer

JUNE 9, 2020

As explained above, there’s an important difference between improving average handle time vs. reducing average handle time : While a call center could cut corners – ex. The real benchmark for improved AHT is reduced resolution times PLUS high levels of customer satisfaction. Enable ongoing agent coaching. Optimize call routing.

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Average Handle Time Best practices Call Center Coaching 182

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

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hold Queues : Ensures calls are answered promptly, minimizing wait times. Smart Call Routing : Directs calls to the most suitable agent based on expertise, language, or past interactions. This increases the likelihood of first-call resolution. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide valuable insights.

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Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 104

Calltools

MAY 3, 2023

This is another handy feature of speech analysis tools — they create scorecards that outline agents’ performance and measure it against KPIs you’ve set, such as First Call Resolution (FCR) , Average Handling Time, and Customer Satisfaction Score, or Csats.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Coaching Average Handle Time Analytics 98

The Northridge Group

JANUARY 9, 2020

The key to redesigning programs that are effective in improving metrics like customer experience, sales revenue, and first call resolution, is to understand which behaviors correlate to particular metrics. This is a coaching best practice to help agents achieve positive changes.

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Customer Experience Coaching First call resolution Metrics 131

Fonolo

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Skills-based call routing sounds super technical! While there is a tech side to it, at its heart, skills-based call routing is all about peopl e. Picture this: Y ou’re the coach of a soccer team. First-call resolution (FCR) will increase. Still with me? Customer satisfaction (CSat) scores will improve.

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First call resolution Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Wait times 87

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

” “We are thrilled to partner with Foundever and bring AI Coach to thousands of agents to ensure exceptional customer experiences for global brands,” said Brian Tuite, co-founder and CEO of Zenarate. To learn more about Zenarate’s AI Coach and its potential applications, visit www.zenarate.com.

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Customer Experience Coaching Telecommunications First call resolution 52

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

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most call centers track industry-standard metrics, such as Average Hold Time (AHT), Abandonment Rate, and First Call Resolution (FCR). The Complete Guide to Call Center Metrics. Establish a comprehensive training & coaching program. Make data-driven decisions with KPIs. Let’s start with the basics.

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Call Center Abandon rate Coaching First call resolution 141

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. Customize trainings.

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First call resolution Call Center Average Handle Time Contact Center 157

Fonolo

JUNE 9, 2020

First Call Resolution (FCR). In an ideal scenario, customers will only need to call your support center once to have their issue resolved. According to SQM group , the average call center has an FCR of 72%, which means that 28% of calls require a follow-up engagement. Did you know?

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Contact Center Average Handle Time First call resolution Metrics 129

TechSee

APRIL 24, 2023

This shift is generally a proven way to improve customer satisfaction scores, first-call resolution rates, and average handle times. The right support technologies will make your agents more efficient, effective, and productive. It’s essential to create a culture of continuous learning in to boost service efficiency.

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Average Handle Time Best practices First call resolution Coaching 109

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. It can also provide motivation and guidance for self-coaching.

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Best practices Call Center Morale Coaching 174

Vistio

MARCH 11, 2024

Common performance metrics to consider include increases in first-call resolution rates, reduction in handling times, lower employee turnover, and improvements in customer satisfaction scores. Some crucial KPIs to consider include: First-Call Resolution (FCR): An indicator of the agent’s problem-solving abilities.

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First call resolution Contact Center Best practices Coaching 52

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This KPI could indicate that a call center manager needs to invest more time in training agents. First Call Resolution (FCR). First-call resolution, or FCR, measures how often a call center resolves a customer inquiry within one call. Successful call centers use feedback to take action.

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Call Center Abandon rate Management First call resolution 81

Fonolo

AUGUST 17, 2021

With the latest call center technologies, identifying and measuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is a breeze. Use historical data, analytics, and call center metrics to measure your agents’ and overall call center’s performance. Training your agents is essential when optimizing call center performance.

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Call Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time First call resolution 156

Balto

JULY 28, 2022

Regardless of the industry, all contact centers have a few consistent goals: Quality service Providing accurate information Short call times First-call resolution. Shorter Call Times. Engaging in active listening keeps the call on track. First-Call Resolution (FCR). Quality Service.

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Contact Center Coaching First call resolution Best practices 52

Balto

JULY 12, 2022

We track just about everything in contact centers including average handle time , first-call resolution, customer satisfaction , ramp time , and dozens of other metrics to make sure we are meeting our customer service objectives. But what about our managers? How, if at all, are we tracking manager productivity?

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Management Coaching Contact Center Average Handle Time 52

Customer Interactions

JULY 7, 2015

As first call resolution has evolved into first CONTACT resolution, organizations are tossing aside their “repeat caller” reports and finding that handling the customers issue right the first time spans the complexities of multiple channels such as web, email, social and self-service.

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Coaching First call resolution Self service Call Center 28