Contact Center Leadership
52mGeneral2023-03-06
Authors

Brad Cleveland
Customer Strategy, Management, and Omnichannel Services Expert
Course details
Customer Service Leadership is an exciting responsibility and one that has never been more important. Nor has it ever been more challenging. Fast-evolving customer expectations, emerging service channels, and the multifaceted nature of delivering service are just a few of the developments you face. In this practical course, customer strategy, management, and omnichannel services expert Brad Cleveland covers how to align customer service with your organization's goals, identify and meet customer expectations, cultivate an engaged team, and get the support and resources you need. Whether your approach involves in-person services, contact centers, social media, self-service, or any combination, this course is designed to get you up to speed fast on the factors essential for success. Brad shows you proven approaches, pitfalls to avoid, and real-life examples that give you more confidence as you set a direction that is right for your customers, employees, and organization.
Skills covered
Contact CentersCustomer Service SkillsCustomer ServiceOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Becoming an exceptional contact center leader
1. Vision and Value
- 02 - Establishing an understanding of the contact center's role
- 03 - Boosting the contact center's strategic value
- 04 - Building your team's engagement
- 05 - Stories from the field - A change in perspective leads to a lasting impact
2. Customer-Focused Culture
- 06 - Understanding customer needs and expectations
- 07 - Establishing the right contact center metrics
- 08 - Building a customer-focused culture
- 09 - Stories from the field - When average handling time deviates
3. Optimizing Resources
- 10 - Understanding contact center dynamics
- 11 - Strengthening resource planning and management
- 12 - Building omnichannel customer engagement
- 13 - Stories from the field - Be available where customers need you
4. Innovation and Growth
- 14 - Coaching for high performance
- 15 - Leading virtual and hybrid teams
- 16 - Creating a culture of innovation
- 17 - Stories from the field - Reporting performance problems
Conclusion
- 18 - Building a strong future