Calibration is the process in which variations in the way performance criteria are interpreted from person to person are minimized. It is an essential aspect of understanding and continually improving the quality of service you deliver. A high level of calibration provides consistency, reduces the likelihood of agents questioning fairness, and is a means for continuously developing and assessing monitoring …
Consider a few examples that illustrate the interrelated nature of contact center performance measures: Cost per contact going down may actually be a bad sign. Viewed alone, a dropping cost per contact would seem like a positive indication. However, if errors and rework, or contacts not completely resolved in other channels are edging up, cost per contact will naturally decrease …
Making continuous innovations and improvements that lead to services that are faster, better and more cost-effective is an ongoing process that must be an inherent part of the organization’s culture and outlook. There is something powerful about consistently focusing on the things that matter most. In that spirit, the following points of advice were inspired by the well-known work of …
This discussion of communication continues with four more principles common to successful contact centers. You can read the first part of this discussion here. Develop Formal and Informal Channels of Communication. Effective leaders cultivate both formal and informal channels of communication. But the mission and values being communicated remain consistent. The communication formats can include newsletters, meetings, visual displays, email, …
Communication creates meaning and direction for people. When good communication is lacking, the symptoms are predictable: conflicting objectives, unclear values, misunderstandings, lack of coordination, confusion, low morale and people doing the bare minimum required. Although cultures and communication styles vary, there are predictable and notable commonalities among successful contact centers. Among the most important are: Commit to Keeping People in …
