Contact centers must handle most customer-related work as it happens, so resource mismatches quickly result in big problems. It’s essential that those making staffing decisions have a basic understanding of how base staff is calculated in order to match the time-sensitive workload of customer contacts. This 6 minute video from one of my Lynda.com courses explains how staffing is calculated and its impact on …
Often I am asked what I look for in leadership. The question is usually something like, “You go into a lot of different organizations and see many different styles; what are your thoughts on what makes an effective leader?” It is a great question and a few things come to mind. One is, and I’d put this at the top …
What does quality mean in customer service? What are standards and where do they come from? Take 5 minutes to explore these questions and learn how you can define quality standards in one of my Lynda.com videos. The entire course is titled Quality Standards in Customer Service and is available at LinkedIn Learning.
Here’s an idea: If you’re a consumer-facing service operation and want to stand out from the crowd, be there for your customers on weekends. That’s when many are checking accounts, kicking around options for the renovation, paying utility bills, and booking that trip to see Aunt Mae. I’ve had a number of clients see workloads increase on weekends in recent …
Kathryn Kemp Guylay recently interviewed me on her Mountain Mantras Podcast. The topic is customer focus and how to be there for your customers. You can listen here or on iTunes.
