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What is Retentions strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right Retentions strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred tool, or utilize Tability to ensure you remain accountable.

How to write your own Retentions strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Retentions strategy examples

You'll find below a list of Retentions tactics. We also included action items for each template to make it more practical and useful.

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

How to track your Retentions strategies and tactics

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

Having a good strategy is only half the effort. You'll increase significantly your chances of success if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

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

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