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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats

Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats

BPA Quality - Quality Crew

Quality Perks is a special series hosted by Karyn Dupree and Neal Eggers, presented by BPA Quality. This unique program invites top leaders and experts from the contact center industry to engage in insightful discussions. While delving into the nuances of the contact center field, the hosts and their distinguished guests also share their passion for coffee. Quality Perks combines industry insights with a casual and enjoyable conversation about the world of coffee, creating a platform where professionals can exchange ideas, knowledge, and personal interests in a relaxed and informative setting.

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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats - S1 Ep11 Quality Perks with Vicki Herrell, QATC's Exec Director - Aug 25, 2022
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08/25/22 • 25 min

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Quality Perks Live event where we chat about #Coffee and Call Centers. In episode 11, we’ll be chatting with Vicki Herrell, #QATC‘s (Quality Assurance & Training Connection) Executive Director about contact center employee development.

We are looking forward to your questions and insights! #QA #QATC #employeedevelopment #contactcenter #CSAT #employeesatisfaction https://qatc.org/

TAKEAWAYS...

Increase Company & Employee engagement by having multiple touch points each day, as often as possible. Working in a virtual environment, have your cameras on for more engagement. Rewards / Recognition on an individual basis is more important now. Find out what motivates the individual. #donuts #wine #coffee #callcenterlife #employeesatisfaction #recognition #corporateculture #quietquitting #boomerangemployees #virtualengagement #musclemilk #caffeinefree

Neal’s Coffee: https://www.midwaycafecoffeebar.com/

Karyn’s Coffee: https://www.youtube.com/c/SFBCoffee

Vicki’s Morning Drink: https://www.musclemilk.com/

Learn more about Quality Perks, our guests & upcoming episodes by visiting our website.
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As always, Have a Quality Day!

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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats - S3 Ep1 Quality Perks Crew Discusses Heart-Centered Leadership with Valerie McSorley
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02/15/24 • 27 min

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Tune into "Quality Perks": Heart-Centered Leadership, Empathy and Authenticity with Valerie McSorley

Dive deep into the essence of heart-centered leadership with "Quality Perks," where our hosts, Karyn Dupree and Neal Eggers, engage with the visionary Valerie McSorley. This episode takes you beyond traditional metrics, into the realm of leadership that values empathy, authenticity, and genuine connections.

Why You Can't Miss This Episode:

  • Personal Insights Meet Professional Wisdom: Start with a warm, relatable introduction over coffee preferences, setting the stage for a conversation that blends personal anecdotes with transformative professional insights.
  • Inspirational Stories from the Frontlines: Valerie McSorley shares her journey of empowering women and fostering connections in the digital age, offering valuable lessons on resilience and innovation.
  • Empathy at the Heart of Service: Discover how a heart-centered approach to leadership can elevate customer experiences and enhance team dynamics, especially in remote and hybrid work environments.
  • Practical Leadership Strategies: Learn actionable strategies for bridging the gap between management and frontline agents, emphasizing the importance of listening and supporting your team.
  • A Motivating Call to Action: The episode concludes with a powerful challenge to listeners, encouraging personal growth and the fostering of positive workplace cultures.

Transform Your Leadership Approach:

This episode is more than just a discussion; it's an invitation to rethink leadership in the contact center industry. By prioritizing empathy and authenticity, you can create a more engaged, motivated team and drive exceptional customer experiences. Join us on "Quality Perks" for insights that inspire change and lead with heart.
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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats - S1 Ep10 Quality Perks Coffee & Quality Chat with Gregg Stone June 10, 2022
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06/10/22 • 23 min

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Summary
In this episode of "Quality Perks Coffee & Quality Chat," Karyn Dupree, Quality Solutions Director at BPA Quality, and Neal Eggers, VP of Managed QA Services at BPA Quality discuss the engagement capacity gap with guest Gregg Stone from Verint. They explore challenges in customer interactions, employee retention, and leveraging technology for a superior customer experience.
Highlights
☕ Greg Stone, Account Executive at Verint, emphasizes the importance of brand loyalty as a key differentiator in today's market.
☕ The engagement capacity gap is defined as the challenge of managing the exponentially growing interactions, especially in the digital age.
☕ Employee retention is crucial, and flexibility in scheduling is identified as a key factor, allowing agents to build their own schedules.
☕ Leveraging AI and automation in workforce management helps streamline processes, reduce costs, and maintain a competitive edge.
☕ Customers now expect brands to be present on various communication channels and demand consistency in service across those channels.
☕ Insights from digital behavior analysis, post-interaction analysis, and survey data are essential for operational changes to enhance customer satisfaction.
☕ The engagement capacity gap narrows for organizations that understand and implement streamlined, predictive, and personalized customer experiences.

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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats - S1 Ep9 Quality Perks - Coffee & Quality Chat with Christine Clarson & Steve Hide May 6, 2022
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05/06/22 • 19 min

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In this episode of "Quality Perks - Coffee & Quality Chat," hosts Karyn Dupree and Neal Eggers are joined by guests Christine Clarson and Steve Hide to discuss healthcare and the call center industry. The conversation begins with a lighthearted discussion about the hosts' beverage choices. The main focus of the discussion revolves around the challenges faced by healthcare call centers, emphasizing the complexity of patient engagement and the importance of providing quality service throughout the patient's journey. The guests highlight the unique aspects of healthcare call centers, including the need for flexibility, adherence to regulations, and the role of call center associates as integral members of the patient's care team. The conversation delves into the two phases of the patient life cycle that call centers support: pre-service activities like enrollment and benefit coverage, and post-care activities such as billing, reimbursement, and disease management. The challenges identified include documentation accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and ensuring patient compliance with prescribed therapy. The guests stress the importance of a robust quality assurance program, like the one offered by BPA Quality, in addressing these challenges and providing valuable insights for improvement.
Highlights
🎙️ Lighthearted discussion on beverage choices sets a friendly tone for the episode.
🏥 Healthcare call centers focus on patient engagement, facing unique challenges compared to traditional call centers.
🔄 Flexibility and adherence to regulations are crucial for healthcare call centers, dealing with constant changes in the industry.
🔄 Call center associates are viewed as members of the patient's care team, emphasizing the holistic approach to healthcare.
🔄 Quality program insights help address challenges like documentation accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and patient therapy compliance.
🔄 Patient life cycle involves pre-service (enrollment, benefit coverage) and post-care activities (billing, reimbursement, disease management).
🚀 Robust quality assurance programs, such as BPA Quality's, play a vital role in enhancing patient experience and addressing industry challenges.

Learn more about Quality Perks, our guests & upcoming episodes by visiting our website.
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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats - S2 Ep8,  Quality Perks with Leslie O’Flahavan – E-WRITE Owner
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12/18/23 • 23 min

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Did you miss our exclusive live event on “Empathy in Contact Center Written Interactions” featuring the renowned Leslie O’Flahavan? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Welcome to the replay of this engaging and informative session.

🔍 What You’ll Discover:

🎙️ Guest Speaker Insights: Watch Leslie O’Flahavan, an expert in customer communications, share invaluable insights on the critical role of empathy in written interactions within the contact center.

Speakers:
Karyn Dupree, BPA Quality
Neal Eggers, BPA Quality
Special Guest: Leslie O’Flahavan, Principal and OwnerPrincipal and Owner of E-WRITE

🗓️ Agenda Recap:

1️⃣ Empathy in Written Interactions: Dive deep into the nuances of conveying empathy in written formats, including emails, chat, and social media, and understand its direct impact on customer experience.

2️⃣ Coffee Break: Enjoy a virtual coffee break as you delve into the latest trends in contact center quality monitoring, training, and customer experience management. Discover what fuels our conversations.

3️⃣ Q&A Session: Get answers to your burning questions about empathy, written communications, and more from our panel of experts.

Learn more about Quality Perks, our guests & upcoming episodes by visiting our website.
If you would like to be a guest, please email us at [email protected].
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🔁 “Quality Perks” Session Now Available for Replay If you couldn’t join us live, don’t worry! The insightful session of “Quality Perks” featuring BPA Quality’s Karyn Dupree, Neal Eggers, and special guest Daniel Reed with HB Home Services is now available for replay.

💡 Revisit the Insightful Discussion on “Is the Art of Conversation Dead?” Our panel of experts delved into this thought-provoking topic, exploring the intricate balance between digital communication and the human touch in customer service. It’s a must-watch for professionals keen on enhancing customer experience and quality assurance.

🔗 Why Watch the Replay?

  • Access valuable insights from industry leaders.
  • Discover strategies to elevate your customer interactions.
  • Learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals in the field.

📅 Available Now on YouTube

📢 Share with Your Network Know someone who would benefit from this discussion? Share the replay with them. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone interested in keeping the art of conversation alive in our digital world.

#CustomerExperience #QualityAssurance #EventReplay #BPAQuality #DigitalConversations

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In an industry where the focus is often on metrics and analytics, we’re here to bring you a fresh perspective that can potentially redefine the parameters of success in contact centers.

🎙️ Speakers:
Karyn Dupree, BPA Quality
Neal Eggers, BPA Quality
– Special Guest: Utibe Bassey, VP of Customer Experience

Join us in this stirring episode where we pair up with the insightful Utibe Bassey to explore an unconventional yet crucial KPI in contact centers – Love. Get ready to immerse yourself in a conversation that merges the heart and science of customer service.

☕ Topics to be Discussed:
– The Concept of Love as a Key Performance Indicator in Contact Centers
– Leveraging Empathy and Compassion in Customer Interactions
– The Perfect Brew: Integrating Love KPI with Traditional Metrics for a Holistic Approach
– Coffee Conversations: Stirring Discussions over a Cup of Warmth

🌟 Why You Should Watch?
Delve into the transformative concept of integrating ‘Love’ as a KPI to enhance the quality of interactions between customers and agents. Explore how this innovative approach can foster deeper connections and elevate customer experience.

#BPAQuality #QualityPerksSeries #LoveAsAKPI #CustomerExperience #CoffeeConversations

Learn more about Quality Perks, our guests & upcoming episodes by visiting our website.
If you would like to be a guest, please email us at [email protected].
As always, Have a Quality Day!

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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats - S2 Ep5, Quality Perks with Elle Neal, Data Scientist & STEM Ambassador - Sept 26, 2023
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09/26/23 • 24 min

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Stream Now season 2 episode 5, where we chatted with Elle Neal Data Scientist at BPA Quality UK | STEM Ambassador | Cohere AI Community Champion] about AI, Data Analytics, Coffee & Mermaids.

🎙️ Speakers:
Karyn Dupree, Co-host of Quality Perks
Neal Eggers, Co-host of Quality Perks
– Special Guest: Elle Neal

In this episode, we delve deep into the groundbreaking potential of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in reshaping the contact center landscape. Our experts, Karyn Dupree and Neal Eggers, team up with the dynamic Elle Neal to provide insights that promise to revolutionize customer experience management.

☕ What’s Brewing:
– Harnessing the Power of AI in Enhancing Customer-Agent Interactions
– Leveraging Data Analytics for Actionable Insights
– Special Segment: Coffee & Mermaids – A Conversation on Innovation and Inspiration

🤝 Join us for an engaging and insightful session filled with quality perks ☕️ that will inspire you to think beyond the conventional boundaries. Stay tuned for an invigorating discussion complemented by some coffee and mermaid AI tales to keep the spirits high and the conversation flowing!

#BPAQuality #QualityPerksSeries #AI #DataAnalytics #CustomerExperienceManagement #CallCenterQANews

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Mermaid AI for Mindmaps 🧜🏽‍♀️

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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats - S2 Ep4, Quality Perks with Vern Fernandez of Jabra - July 13, 2023
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07/13/23 • 21 min

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In season 2 episode 4, we’ll be chatting with Vern Fernandez, a strategic alliances manager, focused on contact center agent and customer experiences and go-to-market strategies on helping stakeholders solve their challenges and maximize investments. During our discussion, we’ll discuss real-time sentiment analysis and dig deeper into agent tone.

During our last discussion with Vern, he took us with him to his favorite #coffee shop and showed us how Jabra 🎧 allow for our current #customerservice gig economy to work for the new workforce.

Bring your ☕️ coffee and let’s make some 🗣️ NOISE!

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Quality Perks Live event where we chat about #Coffee and Call Centers. In episode 12, we’ll be chatting with Lisa Diehl, SOCAP Director & Freshpet Director of Consumer Care about contact center networking and how it is important in adding the human element to vendor relationships.

*Lisa Diehl Bio*
Freshpet
Director, Consumer Care
Secaucus, NJ
Lisa defines strategies and solutions that improve the experience of Freshpet’s Pet Parents. She has a keen focus on the enhancement of operational effectiveness and is very committed to a high-octane, fun, and collaborative work environment that focuses on engaging and motivating her teams. Within Freshpet, Lisa is also a member of Freshpet’s Crises Management Team.

Lisa has over 35 years of experience in Consumer Affairs and has held a variety of managerial positions. Originally from Chicago, Lisa now resides in California but commutes regularly to Freshpet’s offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Lisa has been a member of SOCAP for 11 years. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for SOCAP, International, where she is now the Immediate Past Chair, after serving as the Chairman of the Board for 3 terms.

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadiehl/
Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/LisaMarie11165
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/Lisalis165

We are looking forward to your questions and insights!

TAKEAWAYS:

SOCAP in Indy September 11 – 14, 2022 A Learning Symposium for CX Professionals — Meet Lisa & Neal in Indianapolis

Lisa’s networking connections through SOCAP and her success at Orbitz, Blue Diamond Growers & Freshpet

What SOCAP means: Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals

Lisa explained how she is able to bring her relationships and professional links with vendors (trusted partners) wherever she has gone in her career. As a SOCAP member, she has access to leaders across the industry to benchmark and captures the best ways to elevate customer care.

Listen to find out what we are drinking, hear Lisa’s cheerleader, and gather insights on the Voice of the Consumer.

#QA #SOCAP #Freshpet #contactcenter #CSAT #businessinsights #businesssolutions

Learn more about Quality Perks, our guests & upcoming episodes by visiting our website.
If you would like to be a guest, please email us at [email protected].
As always, Have a Quality Day!

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Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats currently has 21 episodes available.

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The podcast is about News, Management, Business News, Podcasts, Business and Customer Experience.

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The episode title 'S2 Ep8, Quality Perks with Leslie O’Flahavan – E-WRITE Owner' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats is 22 minutes.

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Episodes of Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats are typically released every 17 days.

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The first episode of Quality Perks - Call Center & Coffee Chats was released on Feb 23, 2022.

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