Rethink Your IVR and Call-Flows
IPI’s Head of Consulting shares his thoughts on dealing with high contact volumes:
Capturing the correct reason for calling upfront in the IVR will ensure the customer goes straight to the right place and avoids being transferred between departments. This not only aggravates the customer but also wastes advisor time during busy periods.
You can also use the customer’s contact history to personalise their routing and ensure they get sent through to the right person.
For example, send them to an advisor who is familiar with their case, perhaps the last person they spoke to, or ensure that certain teams are at the ready if historical trends show you that customers typically call after a certain event.
There’s also much to be said on both the customer and contact centre side for letting the customer know that you’re busy and offering them a callback at a quieter time when you have more resources available to help them more effectively.
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This article originally appeared on Call Centre Helper where you can read other experts hacks for improving contact centre efficiency.
Craig is Head of Solution Consulting at IPI. With over two decades of experience in the dynamic world of contact centres, he’s seen the industry evolve, and evolved with it. Craig’s journey began with hands-on operational roles, focusing on technology, resource planning, and leadership.
Throughout his career, Craig had the privilege of collaborating with global brands, empowering them to harness cutting-edge technology and streamline their operations. Today, Craig leads Solution Consulting at IP Integration, where we leverage our extensive industry experience to help clients deliver exceptional customer experiences.
