Contact Center Resources

Best practices for call centers
Call centers play an important role in customer service, but what does it take to run a successful call center? Here's what every call center manager needs to know.

12 Call Center Best Practices from 20 Years of Support

A Guide to Contact Center Management

The Contact Center Playbook: For Managers, by Managers

5 Key Compliance Contact Center Software Features
Call center strategy: analytics, efficiency, and quality
Learn how to develop your call center strategy and what KPIs to measure so that your team can work efficiently, even when handling high call volumes.

Call Center Dashboard: Role, Metrics, Features & More

Call Center Efficiency: 3 Key Mistakes to Avoid

15 Key Call Center Metrics and KPIs: A Deep Dive

What is Call Center Optimization: 6 Tips from a Support

Call Center Quality Assurance: Tips from a CS Leader

Maintaining High Service Levels: A Guide for Call Centers

Contact Center Analytics: What to Measure and How

How to Improve Contact Center Forecasting Accuracy
Download The Contact Center Playbook
Learn about everything from setting up a contact center to coaching agents and more, with tips from five contact center leaders in different industries.
Customer intelligence, contact center software, and technology
With a number of call center software out there, it may be difficult to figure out which tool is the most suitable for you and your team. Here's what you should consider.

Contact Center AI Explained: Tips, Benefits, And More

Call Center Software: A Guide to the Top 7

11 Must-have Contact Center Technologies & Trends

The Best Small Business Call Center Software in 2022

Contact Center Integrations: Link These to Your CRM

Switching From One Cloud Contact Center to Another: A Guide

On-premises vs. Cloud Contact Centers: A Complete Guide

Contact Center RFP: 31 Essential Considerations
Call center setup
Setting up a call center takes planning and proper testing to ensure a smooth experience for both agents and customers. Refer to the following guides and checklists to make it easier to set up.

Contact Center IVRs (& Easy Setup) Explained

Cloud Call Center Migration Checklist for 2021

Call Center Security Best Practices

How to Start a Contact Center: A Guide by a Team Lead
Call center operations and training
In order to maintain smooth day-to-day operations in your call center and provide ongoing training to your agents, these resources will help you better manage your workforce.

What is a BPO Call Center—And How do I Outsource?

Call Center Coaching: Beginners vs Tenured Managers

Call Center Outsourcing: Everything You Need to Know

A Contact Center Training Guide (for Call Centers Too!)

How to Prepare Your Contact Center for the Holidays

Reducing Shrinkage: Call Center Woes & How to Fix it

A Guide to Call Center Staffing

Call Center Workforce Management: A Detailed Guide
Industry-specific tips
How you run your call center can vary depending on the industry that you're in. In addition to industry guides, here are some customer stories about how different industries use Dialpad.

Healthcare Contact Center Best Practices (+ Examples)

How to Optimize a Contact Center for Shipping & Logistics

How to Set Up a Contact Center for Educational Institutions

How to Staff a Contact Center for Real Estate Businesses

How CareRev Grows with Its Contact Center Platform

How RE/MAX Supports Over 140,000 Agents Worldwide

How PowerDMS Gets All the Contact Center Analytics They Need

How Rently Maintains an Impressive 4.5+ CSAT Score
Contact Center Whisperer Video Series

Real-Time Assist Cards 101

Listen In, Barge, and Whisper

What is Call Routing
Call center FAQs
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