Knowmax

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The post 7 Ways How Knowledge Management Improves Call Center Productivity appeared first on Knowmax.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

CallMiner's VP of Product Management, Bruce McMahon, talks about highlights from his LISTEN 2022 keynote, including recent innovations and future investments.

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Innovation 67

Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Whenever we face a problem, why is it that we invariably jump into fix or solution mode? Why don’t we spend more time understanding the problem? […]. The post The Problem Pause first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Inside Customer Service

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Accountability is difficult. Some managers want to avoid a confrontation. Others struggle with timing in a fast-paced environment. For a few managers, accountability discussions feel like the first step towards inevitably losing an employee. Have you tried replacing someone right now? It's hard. A LinkedIn post asked managers to share what they find most difficult about holding customer service employees accountable.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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The Belding Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Too often we expect our teams to grow and flourish, but we don’t provide them with the conditions they need to succeed – things such as good working conditions, adequate training or a meaningful support system. Shaun Belding | www.shaunbelding.com.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Agents play a significant role in customer satisfaction. Read this blog for tips and best practices to improve frontline agent experience, including effective onboarding, ongoing training and more.

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Customer Satisfaction 182

Shaun Belding

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It gives your customers greater confidence with the second person, and to establish that their needs are not just important to you, but to everybody in the organization. Here's an example of how it might work in a telephone conversation where you are connecting a customer to somebody in a different department: Shaun Belding | www.beldingtraining.com.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The customer service industry is used to a lot of talk about the voice of the customer in marketing literature and in the media. If we could make that collective voice literal, I think it would sound something like this: “Hey, it’s me – your customer. At this point you should know me and understand […].

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CSAT.AI

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Automation covers technologies across many processes and fields. In regard to customer service it’s using technologies instead of people to accomplish both customer facing and back end tasks. Customers are leaning into automation according to McKinsey research. Though the majority surveyed (79%) use the telephone to connect to service, it’s also the channel that most (75%) don’t want to use in the future.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Ah, performance reviews. They’re a staple of almost every workplace, and call centers are no exception. In fact, these engagements are an essential part of running a successful customer service operation. Why? Agent performance directly impacts the caller’s experience. If your agents aren’t satisfied in their daily work, or they’re not doing their job properly, it can spell disaster down the road.

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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.

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Shaun Belding

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Imagination and Connection go Hand-in-Hand The recipe for building relationships has probably never been stated more succinctly or elegantly than by Dale Carnegie. One of his most famous quotes from “How to Win Friends & Influence People” is: “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you […].

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

To be able to talk about success, it is crucial to first comprehend what the term entails. As of right now, digital transformation is the phrase of choice. Now, before we get into how to achieve success in digital transformation, let’s first discuss what digital transformation is. Digital Transformation Digital transformation is happening more quickly […].

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Technology Technology 122

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

We talk a lot about scaling when there’s VC funding involved, but bootstrapping is a whole other game. When there’s no outside capital flowing in to help you grow quickly, you need to be scrappy, ruthless in your priorities, and, let’s be frank, have a high risk tolerance and unwavering perseverance to pick yourself up back up again, and again, and again.

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CX Network

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Why a one-size-fits-all approach does not work when attempting to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.

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Customer Experience 107

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Support demand is rapidly and continuously increasing and few businesses are prepared to address the rising needs of their customers. According to TeamSupport’s State of Support report for 2022 , overall support demand is rising at an average rate of 11%. That means your support team is getting more emails, more requests, more everything. Chances are that your support team is already getting hammered by the sheer volume of customer issues, not to mention the potential for complexity.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Customer-centricity is an often misused term, but it actually has a pretty straightforward definition: put the customer at the center of all the business does. (It does not mean that we will always say “Yes” to everything the customer asks for, nor does it mean that the customer is always right.) That means that you […].

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The headlines read daily of impending recession around the world, leaving us to wonder whether and when it will finally arrive—and if it does, what severity or duration we can expect. It’s unnerving, and yet we’re not strangers to uncertainty. If anything, we’ve learned over the past few years that we should both expect and prepare for change. And a lot continues to fluctuate.

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Zonka Feedback

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Customer Service Agents are the heart of any organization. They might not be the decision-makers or the ones pulling the ropes but they are definitely the ones interacting with the customers and being out there as the face of the company. Their performance can have a direct effect on Customer Experience that can be a major deciding factor in the success of your organization.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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The DiJulius Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Today the U.S. has 3.4 million fewer workers participating in the job market compared to before the pandemic. Businesses have tried numerous strategies to cope with the lack of human labor—everything from reducing their operating hours to raising wages, to offering four-day work weeks. But recently they have hit upon a new strategy, one that. Read Full Article.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Managing customer relationships is fundamental for growing startup businesses. They need to interact with clients at various stages of their journey, from making initial contact, for example, by sending them a digital business card, to finalizing a transaction. They also need to collect feedback and ensure successful customer retention. Like most business processes nowadays, customer […].

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

CEOs are getting nervous. According to a quarterly survey of business leaders conducted by the Conference Board , 98 percent of U.S.-based CEOs say they are preparing for an economic recession over the next 12 to 18 months. European leaders are even more fearful—99 percent believe a recession is imminent. “CEOs are now preparing for near-inevitable recessions in both the U.S. and Europe,” Roger W.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There’s no doubt that telephone remains a stalwart customer service channel. Many consumers still prefer to call companies for support, particularly when the issue is complex or urgent. However, this number is ever decreasing, and CCaaS providers that are only offering phone support, even alongside email, are restricting their growth and profitability.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

A lot of the behavioral sciences can feel intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Five Rules Podcast Series is our attempt at giving you an easy entry point into the complex and messy world of Behavioral Science. As if the world isn’t crazy enough—with the war in Ukraine, the cost-of-living crisis, the looming threat of recession, and the ostensible beginnings of catastrophic climate change— we learned a flesh-eating bacterium (Vibrio vulnificus) is running rampant in Flori

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was reading a blog post written recently by Adam Voigt about UPA’s and I wanted to share that with all of my readers. Adam is first and foremost a skilled classroom practitioner and a highly successful Principal. Earning his first Principal.

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Qmatic

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Delivering exceptional experiences — whether you're a government agency, healthcare facility, or retailer — is key to driving growth today. It all starts with clearly understanding who your customer is (which can be a patient, citizen, or visitor), their wants and needs, and preferred forms of communication and technology.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It’s an exciting but challenging time for IT departments in higher education. The introduction of new technologies into education is rapidly improving the student experience and outcomes. 60% of students agree that technologies introduced since Covid-19 have improved their learning and grades. However, on the other hand, IT departments must now juggle an ever-growing digital infrastructure and the security issues that come along with this.

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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.

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Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here is another customer service horror story about a woman who was so fixated on a process that it almost cost her “customer” his life. . My friend Jerry went to the emergency room of his local hospital. He was in excruciating pain. Something in his abdominal area was not right. He truly felt like he was going to die. . Doubled over in pain, he limped through the waiting room to the registration desk and begged to see a doctor.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

TweetLinkedInShareEmail A client asks:“What’s the best way to market to purchased lists like ZoomInfo? We have a debate between our marketing and sales teams on whether the best approach is marketing emails, sales outreach, or something else.&nbs.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The evolution of customer experience in e-commerce has grown exponentially since the pandemic making customer experience more important than ever. Customers search for easy shopping solutions on clear, engaging websites. In the past two years, we’ve seen a massive surge in online shopping, from tech products to fashion items. E-commerce sales are now projected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As customer service operations continue to digitalize, CCaaS providers are quickly recognizing that a telephone-only offering is restricting customer base and growth. As today’s consumers increasingly prefer to get support digitally, organizations are meeting these expectations by offering a range of digital customer service channels, from live chat and chatbots to SMS.

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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