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September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

  • 1.  September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-02-2025 10:14

    Genesys is gearing up for our biggest conference of the year: XPERIENCE! And the community team will be there running a session! We hope that you all will go by and say hi and introduce yourselves, as I know Matt would love to meet you in person! 

    With this excitement in mind, we thought to ask for our September Question of the Month: 

    Imagine you're delivering a keynote at a conference of your choice, what would your topic be and why?

    I can't wait to see your answers. You'll also earn this gorgeous profile badge just for participating:

    I hope everyone who is going to Xperience has a blast and learns a lot and for those of you hanging back, I'll see you in the community!

    #QOTM

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    Nicole Milliken
    Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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  • 2.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-03-2025 00:08

    If I could give a keynote, I think I would call it, "Be Nice"!  In customer service, a little care goes a long way and alot of care goes even further.  Lets make the world a better place and be nice.



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    Leslie Nichols
    Team Lead Contact Centre Planning & Support
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  • 3.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-04-2025 12:09

    It can be so hard to maintain "nice" in the face of how some customers behave, isn't it? But we can't let adversity shape our character - it's how we respond to adversity that defines our character



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    George Ganahl GCCX-AI, GCP, GCSME
    Technical Adoption Champion
    Genesys
    2024 Community Member of the Year
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  • 4.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-03-2025 05:50
    If I could deliver a keynote anywhere, I'd invent my own conference:
     
    🏰 The Magic of Mundane 2025 🏰
     
    Keynote: "From Mouse Ears to Meter Reads: How Disney Trained Me for Utility CX."
     
    At Disney, I learned the art of making ordinary moments feel extraordinary - a smile, a shortcut, a sprinkle of pixie dust. Now I lead customer service for a city utility that covers everything from water and solid waste to recycling, stormwater, reclaimed water, gas, and yes, sewer.
     
    The magic looks different these days - no fireworks over Cinderella's Castle - but the principle is the same: people remember how you made them feel. If you can bring a little Disney spirit to something as practical (and necessary) as a utility bill, that's real-world magic. ✨


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    Amy Sessions
    Division Manager, Utility Customer Service
    City of Clearwater
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  • 5.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-03-2025 09:23

    That's a good title!



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    Matt Lawson
    Genesys - Employees
    Online Community Manager
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  • 6.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-04-2025 12:10

    Fireworks in the sewer might be interesting... #justsayin



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    George Ganahl GCCX-AI, GCP, GCSME
    Technical Adoption Champion
    Genesys
    2024 Community Member of the Year
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  • 7.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-03-2025 09:28

    I would love to talk about movies or online community, but I feel like my most unique perspective would be on my dating experience, so I think my keynote would be - 200 Dates Later - The Scams, Emotions & Lessons of Modern Dating.



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    Matt Lawson
    Genesys - Employees
    Online Community Manager
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  • 8.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-04-2025 12:11

    I can't imagine what it must be like these days....



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    George Ganahl GCCX-AI, GCP, GCSME
    Technical Adoption Champion
    Genesys
    2024 Community Member of the Year
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  • 9.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-03-2025 10:13
    Edited by Ashiesh Sharma 09-03-2025 10:26

    Hi,

    In my experience some companies using Contact Centers, especially the Outbound one's are misusing the tech for marketing & spamming people's phones with messages & calls and what not. Hence, I'd like to deliver a keynote on - Reimagining Contact Centers as Human-Centric Ecosystems 
    I'll probably emphasize on - Leveraging AI, Sentiment Analysis & Empathetic Journeys, following strict TCPA regulations, DNCRs

    Thanks
     



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    Ashiesh Sharma
    GCX- GCP, ARC, SCR, QM
    BT plc
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  • 10.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-03-2025 12:24

    If I could give a talk I would call it "AI or a human agent", currently people do not understand how important the use of AI is in everyday life without us often noticing it.



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    Cesar Padilla
    INDRA COLOMBIA
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  • 11.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-03-2025 20:15
    Edited by Anton Vroon 09-03-2025 20:26

    "A place for humans in an AI world" - So much of Contact Centre is becoming more and more digital and AI driven, and that is a good thing. However we should not loose sight of one of the greatest resources, people, and the impact they have in providing empathy, brand loyalty, opportunities to go beyond and add significant value for customers.

    I've seen companies that tried to go hard on AI, and their customers rebelled, wanting human created products, human interactions and they were forced to walk back or partially walk back. Do not loose sight of what your customer's want. Channel of choice includes AI. I believe the companies that do both will outperform the ones that don't provide the choice/option for both.  

    That or

    "Back to Basics"
    How we communication day to day is broken up around 60% is through body language, 30% Tone of voice, 10% the words we use. (give or take a bit depending on context but the overall distribution remains around that)
    Body language can effect our emotions just as much as the other way around - ask any method actor
    Our emotions and therefore our body language affect the tone of voice we use, and even the words we choose. If you are sad or mad you will use more negative words. This is what is behind the expression you can hear a smile over the phone. If you want to be more confident at an interview or meeting, adopt confident body language. 
    How does this matter in CC handling calls or emails? How your staff speak or write to your customers are directly impacted by their moral. Employee Experience effects your Customer Experience. - How this translates to AI agents... well they don't have bodies, so that emotional and communication nuance is much more limited. Empathy intelligence for AI is getting better for sure, but it is not there yet. 


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    Anton Vroon
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  • 12.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-04-2025 12:07

    Mine would be titled "Open, Broken, Free!" and I would talk about how to break free from the fear that people will find out what I am really like, who I really am behind the public image. I have met many people who are paralyzed by that fear and let it control their lives.



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    George Ganahl GCCX-AI, GCP, GCSME
    Technical Adoption Champion
    Genesys
    2024 Community Member of the Year
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  • 13.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-04-2025 13:29

    I would go with "Words Matter" - after years and years of listening to agents on calls I have come to despise when someone uses the word "unfortunately" when speaking to a customer. 



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    Kathryn Haines
    Optimization Leader
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  • 14.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-05-2025 01:20
    Edited by Robert Wakefield-Carl 09-05-2025 01:25

    AI - Not Artificial Intelligence, but Assistive Intelligence!

    Summary:  Our world is filled with AI from our phones to our toilets, but what good is an AI if it does not help you.  What we need is more assistive intelligence that will help everyone do their job faster, better, and more productive.  Discover a whole new way to consider AI with Genesys Assistive Orchestration for Agents, Supervisors, Quality Managers, and Admins - AI's that are there to help, not appropriate your job.  

    Good Morning!

    We live in a world overflowing with artificial intelligence. From the phones in our pockets to the devices in our homes—even our most ordinary daily routines have AI baked into them. But here’s the real question: what good is AI if it doesn’t actually help you?

    So much of what’s marketed as "AI" today feels like a gimmick. It’s flashy, but not always useful. And even worse, sometimes it’s positioned as a replacement for people, making us wonder if technology will take over our jobs. At Genesys, we see AI differently. We believe AI shouldn’t replace the human—it should assist the human. We call this Assistive Intelligence.

    And when you combine assistive intelligence with the power of Genesys Cloud, something remarkable happens: AI stops being this external system you struggle to manage—and becomes orchestration that lives with you, adapting to your role and your workflow.

    Let’s bring this to life.

    For the agent in the contact center, every second matters. But most of their time isn’t spent talking and connecting—it’s spent navigating tools, looking up answers, and entering notes. With Genesys Cloud Assistive Orchestration, AI surfaces the right data in real time, suggests next best actions, and even automates after-call work. The agent stays focused on what matters most: the customer.

    For the supervisor, the struggle is scale. You can’t be in every conversation with every team member. Genesys Cloud changes that. It provides assistive dashboards that highlight where coaching is needed, alerts you of emerging issues, and helps you respond in the moment—without drowning in data or lagging behind. Suddenly, one supervisor can drive impact across the whole team.

    For the quality manager, manual reviews can only cover a fraction of calls or chats. That leaves blind spots. Genesys Cloud Assistive Orchestration uses AI to review every interaction, flag early trends, and point directly to the conversations that need real human evaluation. It transforms quality assurance from a sampling exercise into a complete, data-driven picture.

    And for the admin, contact center configuration is a constant balancing act. You’re spinning plates—integrations, routing, workforce setup, reporting. Genesys Cloud automates repetitive tasks and offers proactive recommendations, giving admins control with less firefighting. The system works with you so you can focus on optimizing rather than constantly troubleshooting.

    Here’s the bigger idea: Assistive Intelligence inside Genesys Cloud isn’t about creating more technology for its own sake. It’s about crafting a partner for every role. It doesn’t take away jobs—it enhances jobs. It multiplies capacity, increases productivity, and amplifies human capability.

    Because the future of contact centers isn’t human versus AI. It’s human with AI. Human empathy, supported by machine efficiency. Human judgment, elevated by real-time insights. Human relationships strengthened because AI takes care of the heavy lifting in the background.

    So, the next time we ask ourselves, “What good is AI?”—let’s measure it not by how futuristic it sounds, but by how much it helps the people using it every day. That’s the vision behind Genesys Cloud Assistive Orchestration.

    An AI that’s not here to take your job.
    It’s here to help you do your job—faster, better, smarter.

    Thank you.


     

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    Robert Wakefield-Carl
    ttec Digital
    Sr. Director - Innovation Architects
    Robert.WC@ttecdigital.com
    https://www.ttecDigital.com
    https://RobertWC.Blogspot.com
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  • 15.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-05-2025 07:29

    When and where will you be giving this talk?



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    George Ganahl GCCX-AI, GCP, GCSME
    Technical Adoption Champion
    Genesys
    2024 Community Member of the Year
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  • 16.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-05-2025 09:46

    I figured Tony would invite me up on stage on Tuesday 



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    Robert Wakefield-Carl
    ttec Digital
    Sr. Director - Innovation Architects
    Robert.WC@ttecdigital.com
    https://www.ttecDigital.com
    https://RobertWC.Blogspot.com
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  • 17.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-05-2025 07:38

    I love the idea of "Assistive Intelligence" those are the most beneficial uses of AI that I have encountered. We don't need to shut our workforce and brains down and let the robots takeover, but I love their help! (I say as I pet my robot vacuum cleaner on the head while it takes a nap.)



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    Matt Lawson
    Genesys - Employees
    Online Community Manager
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  • 18.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-05-2025 09:56

    I'd love to hear some of these!

    Mine would be "we listen and don't judge". In the financial field and others, customer service reps are eager to assist, but don't take the time to listen before reacting. Along with taking the time to listen, learn how not to take it personally. 

    I have a background that gave me the chance to talk to people who were very upset, but only at being caught doing something wrong. They tend to let out their anger with their words. It's not personal. Taking the time to listen can help the interaction go more smoothly, rather than rushing to the end and not getting to the root of the problem.



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    Stacey Sanchez
    PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
    Winston-Salem, NC
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  • 19.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-05-2025 14:01

    My keynote would be, "Your anytime therapist". It seems with everything happening in the world today, guests are unloading their frustrations and issues on our agents. In most cases, callers seem to be appreciative of a kind ear, but others are not so nice. We are all in this together, lets be kind and understanding to one another.



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    Liz Marroquin
    Corporate Director of Call Centers
    Station Casinos
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  • 20.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-08-2025 14:32

    Call to Action - Becoming an Orchestrator

    • Inspire the audience to lead the transformation in their organizations.
    • Offer a roadmap for moving from reactive staffing to proactive experience orchestration.

    When we lead with intention-staffing proactively and empowering our teams with clarity and purpose-we don't just prepare for the day, we shape it. We create a space where agents feel confident, supported, and ready to rise to any challenge. It's not about control-it's about orchestration. And when the right people are in the right place, with the right tools and mindset, calm replaces chaos. In that harmony, peace isn't just possible-it's powerful."



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    Sherri Gordon
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  • 21.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-11-2025 22:50

    I couldn't join Xperience .. Hope, you guys had a great time. 



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    ANIL HANDA
    SENIOR DIRECTOR IT
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  • 22.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-19-2025 07:12
    My keynote would be at somewhere like Call & Contact Centre Expo, and would be a rallying cry for makers and call-centre staff to unite and innovate.
     
    Half way through I would propose the annual Call-Centre Makers Day. A day when you bring all the incredibly talented call-centre staff, architects, solution consultants, software developers etc together to innovate. They would have whiteboards, laptops, drinks, workshops and trust.
     
    The day would be rounded off with presentations (or simple write-ups for those who didn't want to present) from each group on what they built or what they learned to make agents/customers lives easier in this space. Prizes would be handed out and videos of the event shared for all to learn from.
     
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    Sorry, I realise I went a little off piste. I had fun imagining such an event.


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    Lucas Woodward
    Winner of Orchestrator of the Year, Developer (2025)

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-woodward-the-dev
    Newsletter - https://makingchatbots.com
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  • 23.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-26-2025 11:28

    Customer Service Rep or Neighborhood Bartender - When I used to be on the phones at my company so many times people just needed to vent their frustrations. Sometimes just by letting people vent you not only helped them out with why they were calling but maybe made their day a little better. In hindsight, I should have been sending people a bill for my services.



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    Seean Weaver
    MAPFRE USA - Telecom Analyst
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  • 24.  RE: September QOTM - Earn a new badge!

    Posted 09-30-2025 14:23

    I hope your session is interactive and drinks are either made or at least consumed.



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    Matt Lawson
    Genesys - Employees
    Online Community Manager
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