27 May 2002

What Supervisors Don't Know

Their performance measures are hurting service at call centers. Just ask your customers.

by Glenn Phelps
Why does the service you receive over the telephone differ so widely from call to call? Don't these companies train their reps, monitor their quality, or supervise their work? Unfortunately, they do -- but it just makes things worse. Here's how to fix the problem.
Glenn Phelps, Ph.D., is a Senior Consultant with Gallup.

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