
138 4.1 Overview
4.1 Overview
The type of training that most successful centers provide to CSRs, supervi-
sors, and managers heavily emphasizes business training and handling a
wide range of call situations. Supervisor and management training pro-
grams should not be the extent of the learning process, however. Ongoing
learning should also include attending industry conferences and reading
trade publications. Networking with other call center supervisors and man-
agers is also a good source of learning and acquiring useful knowledge.
Testing the waters
It is easier for CSRs to make the transition to supervise if they have been
well prepared during their ...