Originally posted to icmi.com
Knowledge Management is not a new functionality in most contact centers. In fact, most companies have some form of “knowledge” or “content” that they share with contact center agents and customers. But over the past several years there have been huge changes in the sophistication of how that knowledge is delivered – and those changes should make every contact center leader ask the question, “what should we do next?” As consultants, when we talk with customers about Knowledge Management (KM) and their goals to improve it – we find that companies typically fall into one of five categories:
In most cases you will also be asked to deliver a Return On Investment (ROI) for the costs associated with KM technology and resources. We’ve found KM can have a real impact on many of the key metrics driving most centers, including:
Once you understand where you are on the Knowledge Continuum, it is time to choose the technology to help you get to the next level. If you are just starting out – and moving from Word documents to an online option, a simple Wiki may provide the first-step technology you need – there are many low-cost or free options. But, the real change begins when you choose a company like Salesforce.com. Salesforce.com’s Knowledge application will actually “learn” as the agent enters details around the customer case – offering the best answers in real-time while the agent is talking to the customer. The robust application provides many advanced ways to get the right knowledge to the right person at the right time. The questions that drive success are many – but the answers will help you choose the next logical step. See how Bluewolf can help you along the Knowledge Continuum with your free guide, Empower Your Agents to Engage Your Customers.
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