Articles - Skill Development

Continuous skill development keeps contact centre teams sharp, adaptable, and motivated. This section brings together expert insights, frameworks, and hands-on advice to help you identify, build, and sustain the skills your people need to succeed. You’ll find content covering technical know-how, communication, problem-solving, and leadership, along with guidance on personal growth and career progression. Each resource is designed to help managers and trainers create meaningful development plans that drive both individual and organisational success.

7 Ways to Deal With an Angry Customer
The Wrong Words and Phrases to Use on a Sales Call
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10 Essential Skills for Every Contact Centre Manager
30 Strategies for Improving Agent Productivity
36 Ways to Boost Contact Centre Productivity
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10 Strategies for Overcoming Objection Handling in Sales
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How to Prioritize Leadership Training
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How to Deal With Angry Customers
The Worst Examples of Saying “Sorry” to Customers
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Which Soft Skills Do CX Leaders Really Need?
Are You Doing Enough to Future-Proof Your Agents?
Are You Doing Enough to Future-Proof Your Agents?
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Is It Really Possible to Balance Efficiency With Empathy?
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New Ways to Help Agents Build Rapport
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Communication Pitfalls Every Contact Centre Manager Should Avoid
Skills and Competencies for Roles in The Call Centre
Scripting in outbound calls
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7 Pillars for Creating Amazing Team Leaders
Soft skills every agent needs to know before going live
5 Soft Skills Every Agent Needs Before Taking Their First Call
SMART Training – Changing the Perception of Contact Centre Coaching
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10 Tips for Induction Success
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Kick-Start Cross-Selling in Your Contact Centre
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Emotional Intelligence FAQs Answered by an Expert
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Answers: Coping with Angry and Abusive Customers
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How to Develop Empathy as a Skill in Your Frontline Teams