Call Center Basics
Customer Service Skills
Metrics and Performance
Values
Central Point
100

This metric measures the average amount of time an agent spends handling a call from start to finish.

 What is AHT (Average Handle Time)?


100

When you listen carefully while mentally screaming “I know, I know.”

What is active listening?


100

This score tells leadership if customers liked you more than the hold music.

What is CSAT?


100

This value shows up when you set clear goals, own outcomes, and welcome feedback—even when it’s uncomfortable.

 What is Accountability?


100

This frequently updated CP News article houses all updated information regarding the Spendables card

What is Spendables Program Trending Updates for 2026?

200

This status is used when you’re not taking calls but rather 'Notating'....  :)  

 What is AUX Default?


200

Saying “I understand how frustrating this is” instead of saying what you’re actually thinking.

What is empathy?


200

This AI based platform monitors your Quality. 

What is Qualtrics? 

200

Making the right decision despite fear, uncertainty, or pushback reflects this value.

What is Courage?


200

This section includes My Assignments, Completed Trainings and all Knowledge Checks

What is Education Center?

300

This happens when a customer hangs up moments before hearing your charming greeting.

What is call abandonment rate?

300

This skill involves clearly explaining information in a way the customer can easily understand—without jargon or rushing.

Clear Communication Skills


300

Solving the issue the first time—because who wants to callback?

What is FCR (First Call Resolution)?


300

This value means approaching every interaction as a chance to learn something new.

What is Curiosity?

300

Here you will find a list of articles you have subscribed to.

What is ' My Favorites'?

400

This is the term used when a customer is moved from one agent or department to another.

 What is a transfer?

400

Keeping your cool and passing that cool along to the member when they start at level 10.

 What is de‑escalation?


400

This measures how closely you follow your schedule down to the minute. Yes, the minute.
"YOU ARE OVER ON BREAK!" ;) 

What is adherence?


400

Integrity, honesty, and being willing to show vulnerability are key to this value.

What is Trust?

400

This CP article outlines the process for member, provider, and third-party verification.

What is Caller Identity Verification?

500

This metric tracks whether you logged in on time, took breaks on schedule, and didn’t “accidentally” disappear for 12 minutes

 What is Adherence?

500

This analysis looks past the symptom to find what actually caused the issue in the first place.

What is Root Cause Analysis?

500

This predator was swimming in Earth’s oceans millions of years before the first tree ever existed

What is a shark?

500

When we view our work through the lens of our mission, we are living this value.

What is Service?

500

This is the timeframe for News Articles before they expire.

What is 90 days?

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