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3.19.21 Read Time: 3 Mins
This article introduces five CX principles necessary to establish a foundation from which to define, execute and achieve tangible, positive service outcomes.
2.15.21 Read Time: 2 Mins
Making it easy for customers to get help depends upon the channels available to access support resources and request assistance. Many companies offer assistance by phone but there is a …
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Our research has revealed that nearly a third (32%) of Support demand stems from questions related to either installation, configuration, or setup. This understanding gives companies an immense opportunity to …
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Incomplete case records diminish Support’s ability to identify root causes of support demand and plan mitigation efforts such as enhanced self-help, product improvements, and training. This article describes how poor …
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Technology is complex. When something goes wrong it can be difficult to sort out which component is at fault and which vendor is needed to assist with the troubleshooting and …
1.19.21 Read Time: 2 Mins
From case open to closure, Support case management and resolution processes must be efficient and effective. Yet case management is the most costly and time-consuming Support process and remains labor-intensive …
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Savings from self-help deflection create an opportunity to reinvest in services to improve outcomes by reallocating staff to high value activities (e.g. onboarding, adoption, retention, expansion, etc.).
12.4.20 Read Time: 5 Mins
Net Recurring Revenue is a comprehensive indicator that reveals the extent to which you are retaining, expanding and growing customer relationship value. Examining the specific underlying elements that contribute to …
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Support Imperative: Track and Report Defects. If a customer took the time to report an issue, Support has the obligation to document this event.
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Industry average performance is not good enough. To maximize support and maintenance contract revenue you need a clear picture of your current situation or a plan to understand and mitigate …
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Is it a good thing if customers need support or is this a problem? The need for support is inevitable and communicating with your customers is always a good thing. …
9.9.20 Read Time: 2 Mins
There is a point when a contact center has achieved its highest attainable level of resolving cases at first contact. The attainment of this level of FCR does not imply …
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Time to Resolution (TTR) is a metric to measure the elapsed time it takes for Support to resolve a case. This article introduces the definition and inputs required to measure …
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A well-defined CX strategy combined with an effective Customer Success (CS) operating model can yield significant and tangible benefits including retention and expansion of existing relationships and the strengthening of …
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First Contact Resolution (FCR) measures the percent of assisted support cases that are resolved as a result of the initial interaction with a qualified support representative. Resolving cases at first …
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How efficient and effective is your support organization? Do you measure how efficiently staff are handling core support activities? Do you meet or exceed industry performance benchmarks? The process of …
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What percent of cases can your Support team close at first contact? The industry average rate across all customer segments and product types is 53.7%. Some support groups close cases …
