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Rich Hand interviews Graham Allen, Director of Product Development & Strategy at Convergys. Graham shares interesting insights of where the future of technology is taking the contact center.
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Six Sigma is a proven quality program that is increasingly being used in the service sector. This list of books on Six Sigma can be used as a starting point to understanding this exciting methodology.
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Tuesday August 31st 2010 10am
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Today’s technology can enable value-driven change. To learn what’s possible, first take a hard look at the tools you have in place.
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Wednesday August 25th 2010 1pm
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PSTs can boost contact center performance by delivering information and guidance to frontline staff when and where it’s needed.
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Wednesday August 25th 2010 11am
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Wednesday August 25th 2010 10am
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Classroom training may not be an option if you’re under budget and time constraints. Six alternative methods for when you need to act fast.
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Tuesday August 24th 2010 3pm
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An effective feedback process can help you to spread the customer’s story across the organization. Getting there takes a little elbow grease.
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Tuesday August 24th 2010 3pm
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Employees are the greatest weakness in data security. Take precautions to ensure that staff aren’t opening doors for criminals.
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