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Planning for COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us, the changes and impacts will continue for some time. It’s during times like this when you need you remember that you are part of a community of best practice, so don’t be alone. The Forum is your friendly, safe environment for sharing ideas, top tips and pitfalls to avoid. In this time of uncertainty its important that we collaborate and work together, bringing together ideas and use this time as an opportunity to learn and continue to raise standards. 

 We have designed three short series of learning academy modules, along with a top-tips & pitfalls to avoid for homeworking webinar and then a virtual networking group to help you. Phil Anderson has written an article about some of the considerations you might need to make. 

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Davies Technology Showcase

Originally broadcast Wednesday 16th November 2022, 13:15

Tips for the successful selection and procurement of CX Technology CX technology alone rarely delivers the beneficial impact and financial returns promised – as successful adoption needs more than just a great technology solution. Hear from Davies Group.

Verint Technology Showcase

Originally broadcast Tuesday 15th November 2022, 12:30

The Struggle is Real: Insider Tips to Empower Your Remote Agent. Join this insightful and lively fireside between renowned experts Chris Rainsforth of the Forum and Huw JonesWorkforce Management Guru at Verint.

Calabrio Technology Showcase

Originally broadcast Monday 14th November 2022, 12:30

Are your agents empowered to be Brand Guardians? Join Tripti Tapuriah-Modi and David Evans from Calabrio who will discussing key findings from Calabrio’s State of the Contact 2022 report and how to treat and empower agents as Brand Guardians.

Free Webinar: Focus on what matters most

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The true success of any metric lies in the behaviour that it drives, so choose wisely what you report or target, and build a strong foundation of diagnostic measures first. Great performance doesn’t happen by chance. This webinar will:
 - Help you to understand how a metric can serve many purposes
 - How you move away from average and understand variability and change
 - Learn to influence and drive better decisions

Free Webinar: What are brand guardians and why are they important? In partnership with Calabrio

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The vast majority of consumers (97%) and contact centre managers (98%) agree that customer service interactions have an impact on customer loyalty.  Today, improving the customer experience (CX) is top of the business agenda and the role of contact centres is transforming – with agents starring as brand guardians. Train agents, and treat them well so they become your greatest assets with the power to influence the overall perception of your organisation, enhance customer loyalty and boost profits.  

Join us for an interactive discussion as we explore the importance of brand guardianship. Pick up a few tips and techniques: 

- How do you build a culture of brand guardianship?
- What qualities make a good brand guardian?
- What can managers do to recruit and nurture their brand saviours?

Sharing the latest research from across the UK, US, DACH, and Nordics, Ed Creasey from Calabrio will look at how agent stress, omnichannel assumptions, and data silos are just some of the factors eroding the brand experience and what you can do today to change that.

Free Webinar: What is happening with Contact Centre Employee Performance? In partnership with Centrical

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In these uncertain times, employee engagement is crucial. Hiring is becoming difficult and the cost of turnover is growing. How are contact centre leaders dealing with engaging their workforce? Chris Rainsforth and Ian Chappell will discuss the Centrical report “The Reality of Contact Centre Employee Performance” (based on the responses of 241 contact centre leaders).
 
To grow employee engagement, 64.7% of respondents plan to increase compensation and benefits, with scheduling flexibility (54.8%) and improving manager communications (56.4%) identified as key focus areas.
 
Uncover insights and advice on what industry leaders plan to do to ensure their employees are engaged and performing well:
 - Tracking and improving employee engagement
 - Key focus areas to enhance the employee experience
 - Top worker management priorities in the contact centre
 

Free Webinar:‘3 is the magic number’ Top tips for improving your Quality Assurance programme in partnership with BPA Quality

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BPA Quality share their Top 3 tips for improving your Quality Assurance programme.  Hear from BPA’s Pete Dunn & Martin Teasdale as they join The Forum’s Chris Rainsforth to discuss three critical ways that will deliver immeasurable improvement to your QA Process. This interactive session will give you new thinking and approaches that you can apply in your organisation today!

Learning from the 2022 Finalists

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Learning from others is at the centre of our ethos. Each year our members share their stories across Planning, Insight, Quality, Knowledge Management, Partnership and Innovation. Learning how other approach challenges along with the solution they choose, as well as don’t choose helps us to make better decision and less mistakes. This webinar will:
 - Showcase the winners from the 2022 Awards and identify key trends and challenges
 - Help you to become more effective in your role
 - Learn how to access over 100 inspiring case studies
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