2025 Best Practice Guide
Raising Standards

Welcome To The Forum

Raising Standards in Customer Operations. Established in 2000, our community of professionals is recognised as the ‘go-to place’ for innovation in customer operations, from contact centre and digital to field, back office, branch & retail services, working across all industry sectors. 

We are an independent and trusted space for learning and sharing, proud to welcome members into a thriving and active community to network with other like-minded professionals. Benchmark against the best in class and learn from innovators and pioneers. Our team of independent experts can also offer bespoke advice, consultancy and training. We have helped many organisations develop the capability of their vital support functions.

Four Professional Communities Of Best Practice

You need never be alone. Join your peers, from all sectors and types of organisation. Keep up to date and learn from best-in-class with networking, best practice benchmarking and learning that is uniquely relevant to your own role.

Membership Is Your Gateway To Our Professional Network

Join our innovative, welcoming and independent membership association. Our community of professionals is recognised as the go-to place for best practice in planning, analysis & quality in customer operations. Tailor your membership to meet your personal and business goals.
Best
Practice
Programme
Annual membership is a launchpad for individuals and teams, with advice, networking & support.
The Learning 
Academy 
& Accreditation
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Benchmarking & Accreditation
Validate your approach, create a roadmap for improvement & learn how other organisations work
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Solutions
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