Jun
28th
2008

How to Diffuse Angry Call Center Customers

Unfortunately, the downside of working in a call center is that if a customer takes the time to call you, it’s probably because they’re unhappy about something.  The way you reply can make the difference between a situation that’s resolved amicably and one that escalates into something worse.  Sometimes there’s very little you can do [...]

Dec
14th
2007

How to Critique a Call Center Agent

Since we just looked at how to accept criticism, I thought we would look at how to give constructive criticism and critique a call center agent.  When critiquing a call center agent you have to remember a few things.
1. They’re human and make mistakes.  Before critiquing a call center agent, make sure that you’re seeing [...]

Dec
14th
2007

How to Take Customer Criticism

Criticism - by definition is usually bad.  Merriam-Webster says, “the act of criticizing usually unfavorably”.  By the very definition of the word, to be criticized is a bad thing.  No wonder people have a hard time accepting criticism.  When you encounter criticism you have to realize two things.
1. Someone cares enough to take the time [...]