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The delusion amongst customer service and experience VPs - Interview with Micah Peterson of ProcedureFlow

Sep 19, 2023
Micah Peterson, VP of Product Management at ProcedureFlow, talks about delusions in customer service at the VP level, the impact of followed procedures on AHT, the challenges of text-based knowledge bases, the importance of responding rather than reacting in customer service, visualizing concepts in knowledge management, remote work and the importance of human connection, the value of scenario-based training for VPs, and the importance of innovation in customer service.
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  • Investing in training and knowledge management is crucial for providing excellent customer service and improving agent performance.
  • Employing scenario-based training and utilizing visual tools like ProcedureFlow lead to better customer experiences and quicker onboarding of new agents.

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Delusions around customer service and training

The podcast explores the delusions that exist in the service space, particularly at the VP level. It highlights the disconnect between high-level goals and the actual challenges faced by customer service agents. The delusion of introducing new channels or technologies without adequately preparing and training agents is discussed. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the short window of time agents have with customers and the need to make them experts quickly. The podcast suggests that focusing on training and knowledge management is crucial in providing excellent customer service and improving agent performance.

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