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Call Center Continuity Planning

by Jim Rowan and Sharon Rowan
includes CD-ROM
"Whether your company is large or small, plans and budgets in millions
or hundreds of dollars, operates according to strategic plans generated by
committees or by the seat of your pants, Call Center Continuity Planning gives
you the no-nonsense, practical, real-world expertise you need to plan for and
survive any and all 'events' — from natural disasters to mere unexpected
volume — and do so efficiently, economically, and profitably. Call Center
Continuity Planning shows you how to plan for continuity through disasters large
and small — everything from power outages and hurricanes to unexpected peaks
in inbound call volume that might threaten to swamp your call-takers.
"Call Center Continuity Planning provides detailed information on:
 | the concept of Call Volume Management, which treats the volume of calls
like a fluid which can be channeled from one place to another via
computer-managed switching. |
 | how to test your call center continuity plan with a full function tactical
evaluation |
 | how to define and manage all stages of a crisis as it escalates from a
mere disruption to a full-blown formal emergency. |
 | the role government is likely to play during wide area disasters. |
"This book will help you to plan for continued operations of your call
center and, therefore, your business, during a crisis. Whether your company is
large or small, plans and budgets in millions or hundreds of dollars, operates
according to strategic plans generated by committee or by the seat of your
pants, this book contains helpful advice to help you continue business in
virtually all circumstances.
"This book has three major sections. The first section is a discussion
of the principles and philosophy of call center (voice) continuity planning. The
second section is an examination of what is involved in preparation for planning
and "call volume management." The third section is a discussion of
what comes after the planning process — testing and, in case of a disaster,
crisis management." 
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