Since the advent of Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) technology in the 1960’s, the contact center industry has been a landmark for customer support. Thanks to the internet and advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), we are currently witnessing a wave of changes poised to meet modern market demands. At the forefront of the transformation is Conversational AI, which is reshaping the way contact center leaders train customer-facing agents for success. As a result, an increasing number of contact centers are deploying this AI technology to support agents and drive business growth. Today, prominent providers of CX solutions prioritize one of the advancements in this field; Conversational AI Simulation Training. From lowering average handle time (AHT), to reducing employee attrition, through creating immersive, active learning environments, this advancement addresses key performance areas leaders manage.

Conversational AI Simulation Training: Delivering Superior Customer Service in Contact Centers

As a leading provider of Conversational AI tech, we can tell you exactly why it has become a game changer for contact centers. In the digital age of immediacy, your agents need bespoke solutions that cater to their developmental needs in real-time. Since Conversational AI can provide this by creating instantaneous personalized interactions during agent training, it is becoming a vital asset for contact centers seeking advancement. With this AI technology, every agent, from tenured employees to new hires, receives custom training that can lead to:

• Lower Agent Attrition: With the help of Conversational AI, agents improve strengths and pinpoint other opportunities for further training. This helps ensure that agents master core skills like positive tone so that customers feel listened to and valued. These agents are more effective at engaging with customers and thus experience more success and fulfillment, which leads to job satisfaction and lower agent attrition. In fact, leading enterprises whose agent’s have used Zenarate’s Conversational AI Simulation Training have seen 32% lower employee attrition.
• Superior Customer Service: Agents who have the support of Conversational AI during simulation training receive guidance on soft skills and best and required practices. This enables them to prioritize delivering customer service experiences that leave callers connected, comfortable, and satisfied.
• Lower Average Handle Time (AHT): Advanced Conversational AI solutions allow agents to roleplay with AI from home or office using their own words without any scripting. Agents are able to learn by doing through crafting responses and making mistakes in a safe environment that gives them an opportunity to grow. This reduces agent anxiety which leads to lower AHT. • Faster Speed to Proficiency: Conversational AI helps develop agent confidence and prepares them for real world customer interactions. By offering personalized feedback and coaching, the technology assists agents in improving their communication skills, product knowledge and problem-solving abilities, resulting in enhanced customer experiences. The human centered approach of the technology ensures that agents are equipped with the necessary skills and capabilities to excel in their roles, ultimately leading to faster competency rates.
•  Continuous Agent Improvement: Conversational AI technology offers ongoing training and coaching opportunities, leading to continuous improvement for contact center agents. These tools analyze real-time conversations and provide agents with instant feedback and guidance, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting alternative approaches.

How We Ensure Contact Center Advancement with Conversational AI

By utilizing Conversational AI, specifically Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU), we immerse agents in life-like interactions to master high-impact topics they will face with live customers and prospects. This is a multi-faceted solution as it develops top-performing agents and builds better customer rapport, which ultimately leads to contact center growth. Our scope encompasses various industries from contact center departments operating in financial and insurance organizations to BPO’s managing healthcare and telecommunications enterprises. In every business vertical, the contact centers using Zenarate AI Coach are prepared to deliver high-quality interactions, and support agent success at every touchpoint. Our customers have touted Zenarate AI Coach as one of the best agents they’ve ever had. Learn more about what they have to say about Zenarate AI Coach here. Or, if you’re curious about advances in Conversational AI and how it impacts your industry contact us today to speak with an expert or see Zenarate AI Coach in action!