Articles - Editor’s Picks

Our Editor’s Picks page features a hand-selected collection of standout articles from across Call Centre Helper. These pieces have been chosen for their insight, originality, and relevance to the challenges contact centre leaders face today. Explore expert opinions, best practices, and real-world examples covering topics such as customer experience, technology, and people management. Each article offers valuable takeaways to help you improve performance and stay ahead of the latest industry trends.

Video Image: Beware of Watermelon Metrics
What Are Watermelon Metrics?
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6 Key Steps to Deliver a Measurable Improvement in Contact Centre Performance
Video Image: What Is the Difference Between a Bot and a ChatBot?
The Difference Between a Bot and a ChatBot
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21 Steps to a More Personalized Customer Experience
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What Are the Best Security Questions for Call Centres?
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How to Deal With Frustrated Customers – And Make Them Happy
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How to Coach Empathy in the Contact Centre – With Three Training Exercises
Video Image: Maximum Occupancy – The Most Common Resource Planning Mistake
Maximum Occupancy – The Most Common Resource Planning Mistake
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The Power of “I Don’t Know”
Video Image: What Is a Chatbot?
A Quick Guide to Chatbots
Funnel Questions for Customer Service
How to Use Funnel Questions – With Examples
Excel Contact Centre Dashboard
Contact Centre Dashboard Excel Template – FREE Download
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How to Create the Case for Performance Change
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10 Expert Tips for Call Centre Coaching
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The Five C’s of Customer Service
Train Team Leaders Well
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What I’ve Learned From Running a Contact Centre – Know Your Stats
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Contact Centre Benchmarking vs. Balanced Scorecard: Which Is Best?
15 Quick Ways to Make Your Contact Centre Greener
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20 Tips to Help Improve Your Capacity Planning
Call Centre Pain Points
What Are the Main Call Centre Pain Points, and How Can They Be Solved?
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4 Team-Building Games for the Contact Centre
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12 Ideas to Keep Agents Engaged During Meetings and Training Sessions
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Seven Simple Ideas to Bring Some Fun to Your Workplace