2025 Best Practice Guide
Raising Standards

Learning Academy On-Demand Modules

Over 100 modules of learning form the backbone of our academy, allowing you to focus on what is most relevant and important. Join the courses as online modules for just £65pp (free to anyone on an Assisted Learning Pathway) and pace yourself, with learning modules every month or quarter, to build a development plan for the year that is bespoke to your needs. If you missed the live module you can watch the recording below. If you have interest in a specific category click on the link below any module to see more in that topic.

Endnote: Raising Standards

Originally broadcast Friday 28th March 2025 at 13:30

Closing the week with practical tips on how to use learning to drive action and raise standards. 

25 Years of Innovation & Transformation Keynote

Originally broadcast Friday 28th March at 09:30

Celebrating 25 years of the Innovation & Transformation Awards, this keynote takes a look back from a finalist and judges perspective. Discussing key industry shifts, from workforce flexibility and real-time analytics to automation and omnichannel experiences. We will also explore what the next 25 years of Raising Standards could look like.

Technology Showcase: Calabrio

Driving the Next Chapter of WEM
Join Calabrio showcasing the latest innovations, enhanced capabilities, and strategic advancements in Calabrio ONE. Discover how their newest features are designed to elevate agent engagement, workforce optimisation, and analytics, helping organisations increase productivity, reduce attrition, and provide better sales and services to customers.

Data Governance Panel Discussion

Originally broadcast Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 14:30

One of the biggest challenges with data is accessibility and governance to ensure the right people use the right data. Hear from NHS Business Services Authority and Anglian Water on their data governance journey, bringing to life the challenge and opportunity of Data Governance.

Technology Showcase: Verint

Originally broadcast Wednesday 26th March at 12:30

Moving from AI Experiments to AI Success in the Contact Centre and Beyond
Hear inspiring success stories from Verint customers who have transformed their operations with AI. Learn how they overcame challenges, achieved efficiencies, and delivered exceptional customer experiences. Discover practical steps to move from AI experiments to tangible successes, and gain insights for your own AI initiatives.

Complaints Handling Keynote

Originally broadcast Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 13:30

Fix it or Face it: Contact Centre Complaints 
Complaints are an unavoidable reality; we can address issues to reduce problems and understand root cause, but we need to excel in managing the inevitable complaints that will arise.

Technology Showcase: NICE

Originally broadcast Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 13:30

WFM Augmentation 
AI and Robotic assistance are buzz words and topics amongst the industry at the moment. NICE demonstrates how technology is supporting the operation, both from an agent experience viewpoint and an administrative and operational perspective. Practical application and examples of AI in the contact centre

Membership Panel Discussion

Originally broadcast Monday 24th March 2025, 10:30

Membership – The Value of a Professional Community
Talking with members Anglian Water Services, Aviva UKGI and PTSB and discussing how they get value from being part of a professional community and the items that gives them the most value for their teams, organisation and personally

Opening Keynote - Raising Standards

Originally broadcast Monday 24th March 2025, 09:30

The Forum has spent 25 years building a vibrant, future-focused community that embraces change, disrupts complacency, and fuels innovation. As we look ahead to the next 25 years, the challenge isn’t just keeping up—it’s leading the way. Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, where we redefine what’s possible, break through limitations, and shape the future of business excellence.

Partner Article: From Discovery to Delivery: Here’s a Proven Methodology to CX Success at Sabio

Looking to transform your customer experience (CX) but feeling overwhelmed by the options? Well, you’re not alone.

In an era where a single negative interaction can go viral, organisations are scrambling to upgrade their CX capabilities. But here's the thing: successful CX transformation isn't about jumping on the latest tech bandwagon — it's about following a proven roadmap to results. 

For many of our 650+ customers globally, this is where our three-phase methodology has helped global brands turn CX challenges into triumphant successes.

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