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5 strategies and tactics for Evaluator

What is Evaluator strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Evaluator strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

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Evaluator strategy examples

We've added many examples of Evaluator tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for implementing a Quality Assurance Strategy for Contact Centres

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Define and Monitor Quality Standards

    • Clearly define quality standards and performance expectations for agents
    • Develop a detailed QA scorecard focusing on key performance indicators
    • Implement regular monitoring and evaluation processes to assess agent performance
    • Utilise AI tools to transcribe calls and analyse tone, sentiment, and keyword usage
    • Conduct in-depth evaluation of agent interactions to identify areas for improvement
    • Incorporate peer reviews from senior agents and team leads for additional insights
    • Provide regular calibration sessions to maintain consistency in evaluations
    • Regularly review and update quality standards to align with customer needs
    • Offer regular feedback sessions to discuss performance and improvement areas
    • Continuously improve QA criteria and tools based on evolving business and agent needs
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Strengthen Reporting and Communication

    • Establish a reporting structure to deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports
    • Conduct weekly debrief meetings with QA team, team leads, and senior management
    • Hold monthly one-on-one feedback sessions with agents to discuss their performance
    • Leverage AI analytics tools to track key performance indicators effectively
    • Develop customised dashboards for visualising trends and insights derived from QA assessments
    • Present data-driven recommendations to management for informed decision-making
    • Maintain open communication channels for agents to provide feedback and ask questions
    • Act as a representative for members, ensuring their concerns influence contact centre policies
    • Document case histories accurately to facilitate future reference and insights
    • Encourage feedback to refine processes and training strategies continually
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance Agent Training and Development

    • Provide ongoing coaching and training opportunities to enhance agent skills and knowledge
    • Offer specialised training sessions based on feedback from QA evaluations
    • Conduct role-playing exercises to prepare agents for real-life situations
    • Use performance data to identify training needs and develop targeted modules
    • Empower agents through knowledge-sharing sessions highlighting best practices
    • Ensure training includes updates in company policies and customer handling techniques
    • Prioritise skill development to enhance empathy, problem-solving, and communication skills
    • Implement a framework for agents to replicate successful case-handling methods
    • Monitor agent progress post-training to measure effectiveness and make adjustments
    • Foster a culture of continuous development and learning across all teams

Strategies and tactics for designing an efficient organisational structure

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Define clear organisational goals

    • Identify the long-term business objectives of the organisation
    • Assess current organisational structure in relation to these objectives
    • Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for organisational efficiency
    • Prioritise goals based on organisational needs and resources
    • Identify gaps between the current structure and desired outcomes
    • Engage leadership for alignment on organisational priorities
    • Communicate objectives clearly across the organisation
    • Establish key performance indicators to track progress
    • Review and revise objectives regularly to align with organisational growth
    • Ensure objectives are integrated into employee performance evaluations
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Streamline decision-making processes

    • Map existing decision-making processes within the organisation
    • Identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in decision-making
    • Delegate decision-making authority to empower employees
    • Implement a flat organisational structure where possible
    • Create clear guidelines for decision-making responsibilities
    • Utilise technology to facilitate communication and data sharing
    • Provide training for managers in efficient decision-making
    • Review and optimise decision approval processes
    • Foster a culture of accountability and transparency
    • Regularly assess decision-making efficiency and make adjustments as needed
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Clarify roles and responsibilities

    • Conduct a comprehensive job analysis for all positions
    • Develop clear job descriptions with specific roles and responsibilities
    • Implement a structured job evaluation process to assess job value
    • Establish a system for role alignment with organisational goals
    • Create a career development plan for employees to understand growth paths
    • Design and communicate an organisational chart for transparency
    • Engage employees in defining and understanding their roles
    • Regularly review and update job descriptions as the organisation grows
    • Align compensation structures with evaluation outcomes
    • Promote cross-departmental collaboration and understanding of other roles

Strategies and tactics for creating a SMART strategic plan

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Utilise the guiding framework

    • Review the guiding framework and ensure it aligns with the overall vision and mission
    • Define specific and measurable objectives within the guiding framework
    • Identify relevant stakeholders who will contribute to the success of the framework
    • Allocate resources effectively, ensuring sponsors and champions are involved
    • Develop a detailed work plan that outlines milestones and deadlines
    • Determine performance measures to assess the progress of initiatives
    • Integrate best practices from the industry into the guiding framework
    • Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
    • Align the guiding framework with the strategic initiatives and goals
    • Ensure continuous monitoring and updating of the framework as necessary
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Align vision, mission, and values with strategic initiatives

    • Clearly define the organisational vision, mission, and values
    • Ensure that all strategic initiatives incorporate the core values of the organisation
    • Set specific goals that align with the vision and mission of the organisation
    • Identify key strategic initiatives that will drive the goals and objectives
    • Engage with sponsors and champions to support strategic initiatives
    • Use performance measures to track the progress of each initiative
    • Incorporate industry best practices into strategic initiatives
    • Develop a timeline for the implementation of strategic initiatives
    • Regularly review and update the vision, mission, and values as needed
    • Communicate the alignment of vision, mission, and values to all stakeholders
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Implement a robust strategy execution process

    • Define a clear strategy execution process with detailed steps
    • Identify operational initiatives that support the strategic plan
    • Assign roles and responsibilities for the execution of the strategy
    • Develop a work plan with clear timelines and key milestones
    • Ensure resource allocation is aligned with strategic priorities
    • Establish performance measures to evaluate strategy execution effectiveness
    • Use the SWOT analysis to adapt and refine the strategy execution process
    • Incorporate feedback loops to make data-driven adjustments
    • Leverage industry best practices to enhance strategy execution
    • Create a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed throughout the process

Strategies and tactics for positioning AI projects on a two-axis strategy map

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Prioritise high influence and easy acquisition projects

    • Identify AI projects with high corporate influence and technology that is easy to acquire
    • Allocate resources and budget towards these projects for quick wins
    • Establish a timeline for rapid implementation and deployment
    • Communicate the strategic importance of these projects within the organisation
    • Build a cross-functional team to support fast execution
    • Develop measurable KPIs to track project success and influence
    • Create a feedback loop for continuous improvement
    • Document successes for internal case studies
    • Benchmark project outcomes with similar industry projects
    • Ensure compliance with corporate policies during project execution
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance capabilities for high influence and difficult acquisition projects

    • Conduct thorough feasibility studies to understand technology gaps
    • Seek partnerships or alliances with technology providers to ease acquisition
    • Invest in employee training to build internal capabilities
    • Develop a long-term roadmap for technology integration
    • Secure executive sponsorship to ensure project alignment with corporate strategy
    • Break down projects into phases for manageable implementation
    • Regularly assess and mitigate risks associated with technology difficulties
    • Identify and leverage internal champions to drive progress
    • Utilise pilot projects as stepping stones for full-scale deployment
    • Set clear milestones and evaluation criteria to measure progress
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Redirect resources for low influence projects

    • Identify low influence projects and assess their strategic value
    • Engage with stakeholders to reassess project alignment with corporate goals
    • Evaluate whether projects can be repositioned to increase their influence
    • Consider scaling down or halting projects that do not add value
    • Redirect resources towards higher influence or strategically critical initiatives
    • Leverage learnings from these projects to inform future project selection
    • Ensure there is clear communication to stakeholders about strategic decisions
    • Explore potential for salvageable components or innovations within projects
    • Create a portfolio review process to avoid similar low impact projects
    • Document reasoning and outcomes for organisational learning

Strategies and tactics for developing a training evaluation method

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Identify training objectives

    • Review the overall objectives of the training programme
    • Identify specific skills or knowledge areas to be assessed
    • Consult with training facilitators to align on targets
    • Set measurable criteria for success
    • Ensure objectives align with organizational goals
    • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) based on objectives
    • Determine how often evaluations should take place
    • Decide on both short-term and long-term objectives
    • Gather feedback from participants on learning expectations
    • Create a checklist of objectives for easy tracking
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Design an evaluation form

    • Research best practices in training evaluation forms
    • Draft questions that assess understanding and application
    • Include both quantitative and qualitative assessment options
    • Ensure questions are clear and concise
    • Allow space for open-ended feedback
    • Include a self-assessment section for participants
    • Pilot the evaluation form with a small group
    • Revise questions based on pilot feedback
    • Integrate company branding into the form design
    • Develop a scoring rubric for consistent evaluation
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Implement and review evaluation process

    • Train evaluators on how to use the evaluation form
    • Provide participants with instructions for completing evaluations
    • Schedule regular evaluation sessions within the training timeline
    • Collect completed evaluation forms in a secure manner
    • Analyse data for patterns in progress and areas of improvement
    • Share results with participants and provide feedback
    • Adjust training sessions based on evaluation results
    • Conduct follow-up evaluations to monitor ongoing progress
    • Solicit feedback from both evaluators and participants on the process
    • Review and refine the evaluation process annually

How to track your Evaluator strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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