Designing Effective Call Centers

by James C. Abbott

Do you know the benefits of sigma design for the call center world? Does reducing cost at your center sound good to you? How about reducing cost while providing BETTER service? Chapter 16 shows you how a Six Sigma design can provide better service at a lower cost than traditional approaches. Success doesn't just happen-it requires careful planning. The first step is determining the correct design for your call center or help desk. Author James Abbott walks readers through what can and can't be managed, who should be making what types of decisions, and how to create and use a metric blueprint. He covers the necessary design terms so all of the players can communicate effectively. And he explains the essential role of Six Sigma in any well-designed center.

264 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008