Balto
DECEMBER 4, 2023
This blog post is adapted in part from a webinar hosted by Balto featuring Michele Santagata. Watch the full recording here. Every contact center has the capability to add value to their company through customer acquisition. By leveraging a clear mission, omnichannel solutions, and agent support, you can increase conversions and perpetuate steady growth.
Hodusoft
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Dynamic Scripting: Crafting Personalized Conversations with Call Center Software In the contemporary business world, focusing on customers’ requirements and delivering a personalized experience is essential. This is particularly critical for call centers, where customer satisfaction is paramount for the business’s success. Dynamic scripting, an ultramodern approach to call center scripting, stands out as vital, enabling the creation of customized interactions.
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Tethr
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Learn how conversation intelligence software delivers agent performance insights to improve call center coaching.
LiveVox
DECEMBER 4, 2023
As contact center leaders, you know that every decision you make comes with a cost – often beyond the initial monetary investment. One of the most important things to consider when implementing contact center software is the concept of technical debt. Technical debt is an ongoing issue that can plague your organization’s IT infrastructure, impact productivity, […] The post Avoiding Technical Debt in the Contact Center: Don’t Borrow From Tomorrow To Meet Today’s Deadlines appeared fir
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Step-by-step instructions on how to use AI for growth in your contact center Learn how AI can transform your contact center operations. In this ebook, dig into the different AI technologies, then see how each can help automate tasks, streamline service, and turn your contact center from a cost center to a profit house. Plus, we’ll give you practical tips on choosing the right AI tools, getting them up and running, and measuring their impact.
DMG Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The future of contact centers There are questions about what will happen to the contact center in 5-10 years. The post The future of contact centers appeared first on DMG Consulting.
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ShepHyken
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In a confrontation with a customer, you have a goal: win the customer , not the argument. I’ve written about this before, and it’s worth coming back to this topic from another angle with a different example. First, an interaction with a customer should never result in an argument. The best people in customer service, sales, or any frontline customer-facing job avoid escalating a confrontation to the level of a dispute.
LiveVox
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In the ever-evolving customer engagement landscape, contact center technology delivers the most value when it aligns seamlessly with a well-informed business vision. As CIOs and IT leaders define their strategies, they must invest in technology that provides tangible and measurable business benefits. According to the latest State of the CIO study by Foundry, CEOs have […] The post CIOs: Align IT and Contact Center Strategy to Deliver Business Value appeared first on LiveVox.
Beyond Philosophy
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Unleashing the Power of AI vs. Human Touch: Which Delivers a Superior Customer Experience ? I often say, “None of us are as clever as all of us.” However, sayings are more useful when they can spur action. So, we have a proposition for you: If you have something you want to say about experiences or technology, statistics, or reports, feel free to share them via video.
Injixo
DECEMBER 4, 2023
What is 'contact center workforce management' (WFM)? You've probably heard the term many times. But what does it actually mean? How does it fit into the contact center landscape? What are its component parts? And why does it matter? In this post, we're going back to basics to reveal the core elements that make WFM tick and the pivotal role it plays in driving contact center success.
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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Top Takeaways: The hospitality mentality is a mindset that focuses on treating every customer as a valued guest, going beyond their expectations, and providing exceptional service. This mindset can be applied to every organization in any industry. A hyper-personalized experience is making the customer or guest feel like they are the only one that matters, even if it is only for a brief period of time.
Bill Quiseng
DECEMBER 6, 2023
English writer Samuel Johnson said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed”. So, I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of these fifteen QUI QUOTES about leadership and employee engagement. ASSETS Your employees are not your most important assets. It is about how your employees FEEL about you and your company.
Beyond Philosophy
DECEMBER 8, 2023
During a recent discussion with a valued client, I uncovered an interesting revelation. While they were delighted with their repeat business, which they attributed to customer loyalty , a closer look at the repeat business statistics painted a different picture. What I observed wasn’t a steadfast commitment from their customers; rather, it appeared to be inertia.
C3Centricity
DECEMBER 7, 2023
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CX leaders are in a gold rush for AI, lured by the promise of cost savings and a revolution in service delivery. But simply deploying AI in your contact center isn't a magic bullet. There are hidden dangers that can derail your AI dreams. Recent incidents, such as the missteps of an AI chatbot deployed by Air Canada, have underscored the complexities and risks involved in leveraging AI in customer-facing roles.
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 7, 2023
This week, we feature an article by Niraj Ranjan Rout, Founder and CEO of Hiver , a customer experience platform that helps teams collaborate and communicate across departments. He talks about how amazing customer experience can be sustainable. Customer experience (CX) has become a core operational necessity. Better CX equals happier customers, which in turn helps contribute to healthier bottom lines.
Customer Service Life
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Nothing can derail a perfect day in the contact center like a public comment from a customer calling your company out for a feature or service that you lack or something you failed to do. Whether it’s on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, or some other public forum, a good public rant is almost sure to get the attention of everyone in the company.
Beyond Philosophy
DECEMBER 7, 2023
I love the phrase, “None of us are as clever as all of us.” But a phrase is little more than words unless there is action that comes from it. Therefore, we ask you to submit your thoughts, ideas, or reports and statistics…anything that we can then review. Just click here to learn more and submit. To that end, Tom Martin , CEO at Glance has submitted one, and here’s what he had to say: Let me begin with my gratitude, thanking Tom for his exciting viewpoint.
C3Centricity
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives and has revolutionized how we interact with technology and businesses. This post discusses how to use AI to enhance customer experience with another AI, authentic interactions. Over the past year, the AI landscape has witnessed a significant shift from AI versus AI competitions to AI working in collaboration with AI.
Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions
Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to Avoid Your Cx Initiatives from Being Another Flavor of the Month by Nicole Paul (John DiJulius) You’ve spent months executing a new initiative to help streamline things for your team.
AWS Machine Learning
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Conversational AI has come a long way in recent years thanks to the rapid developments in generative AI, especially the performance improvements of large language models (LLMs) introduced by training techniques such as instruction fine-tuning and reinforcement learning from human feedback. When prompted correctly, these models can carry coherent conversations without any task-specific training data.
Toister Performance Solutions
DECEMBER 7, 2023
You're a customer service trainer. You care deeply about helping employees develop customer service skills. It bothers you when employees' managers aren’t nearly as invested. These managers take a "fix my people" approach. The manager delegates customer service training to you and expects you to do all the work. They fail to reinforce the training and employees quickly go back to their old habits.
ConvergeOne
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Aims Community College is one of the most progressive community colleges in Colorado, with more than 200 degree and certificate programs, including everything from healthcare to aviation and agriculture. The college specializes in flexible education offerings, including day and evening classes, online course options, and top-rated faculty, serving over 8,000 students across four campuses in northern Colorado.
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Cut complexity and boost efficiency while empowering your customers with Nextiva's unified communications platform. Nextiva streamlines workflows and centralizes customer interactions, all while simplifying business collaboration, increasing productivity, and reducing employee burnout.
TeamSupport
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In today’s customer-centric market, providing exceptional support is non-negotiable. According to research by Microsoft, 59% of consumers have higher expectations for customer service than they did the year prior. As customer expectations continue to rise, businesses must invest in robust customer support software to streamline interactions, enhance efficiency, and ultimately build lasting relationships.
AWS Machine Learning
DECEMBER 7, 2023
This is a guest post co-authored by Nafi Ahmet Turgut, Mehmet İkbal Özmen, Hasan Burak Yel, Fatma Nur Dumlupınar Keşir, Mutlu Polatcan and Emre Uzel from Getir. Getir is the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery. The technology company has revolutionized last-mile delivery with its grocery in-minutes delivery proposition. Getir was founded in 2015 and operates in Turkey, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United States.
Cisco - Contact Center
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Today we released our annual Purpose Report , which reflects and celebrates the past year’s work towards Powering an Inclusive Future for All—the progress we’ve made against our goals, and the people a… Read more on Cisco Blogs
CSM Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2023
As businesses increasingly prioritize the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives into their daily operations, many executives are rightfully pondering not only the moral implications of responsible ESG practices but – perhaps more importantly – how to quantify their impact on corporate financial performance (CFP). In the contemporary corporate landscape, a notable 90 percent of ESG-focused respondents prioritize the environmental aspect, while 52 and 60 percent
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Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.
NobelBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Business call forwarding is a vital tool that seamlessly redirects incoming calls to ensure constant communication with clients and colleagues. It offers enhanced flexibility and customization compared to traditional methods, allowing businesses to tailor their call management strategies. With advanced VoIP features like simultaneous ringing and call queues, call forwarding enhances productivity and customer service.
AWS Machine Learning
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Structured data, defined as data following a fixed pattern such as information stored in columns within databases, and unstructured data, which lacks a specific form or pattern like text, images, or social media posts, both continue to grow as they are produced and consumed by various organizations. For instance, according to International Data Corporation (IDC), the world’s data volume is expected to increase tenfold by 2025, with unstructured data accounting for a significant portion.
AnswerConnect
DECEMBER 5, 2023
As your business grows, you face a difficult choice: use an AI chatbot or real people to power your customer service. We explore what both options mean. The post People vs bots: Virtual receptionists or automated chatbots appeared first on AnswerConnect Blog.
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