21 November 2008

The Professional Planning Forum exists as an independent industry body, to promote best practice and professionalism in contact centre planning. We offer research, advice, accreditation, training and member support to help every centre develop the confident skilled analysts that are key to contact centre improvement. Why do it by yourself, when our team of independent experts is here to help you get the results and the recognition you deserve?

Explore this website for information about our events, case studies or membership and our latest calendar of training and networking events.  Get the latest information on our annual conference or innovation awards. Read the latest newsletter for industry news and jobs Or just call Kirsten on 0333 123 59 60 for more information.

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If you are new to the site, why not look at our top links, to see the pages other people visit most, or look at the key topics - to see the new workstreams in management information, back office and outbound planning, homeworking, lifestyle planning and the public sector forum.

Remember to join us online on Dec 18th for the live announcement of our 2009 Innovation Awards shortlist (register here to
book your place) - and to reserve your place now for Contact Centre Planning 2009 in London April 27-28.

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November 2008's edition of Call Centre Focus magazine saw the inclusion of a special supplement entitled "Tactical Planning - How good planning can help the call centre drive change throughout the wider business".  Containing several sections we are sure this will be of interest to all visitors to our site.  Sections include:

  • Are you ready to plan?  foreword by John Casey
  • Raise your game - an interview with Michael Andrews of Sabio
  • Planning to perfection - Alex Coxon looks at benefits of enterprise wide planning
  • Back Office basics - Colin Whelan explains how planners can take steps to make it successful
  • Case Studies - look at how EDF Energy and Salford City Council won the Planning Forum's Innovation Awards through successful planning.

The file can be downloaded by clicking here.  NOTE - It is a 7MB file.  To save the file to your PC right click on link and select 'Save As.'


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Book now for the premier event in our annual calendar.

 

With over 500 delegates expected for the conference and the Gala awards dinner, Contact Centre Planning 2009 is the biggest event of its kind in Europe. 

The must-attend event for contact centre Directors, MI analysts, resource planners and others - this year's conference is being held in the West London Novotel, with its outstanding conference facilities and accessible location.  It offers the chance to see all the Innovation Award finalists talk about how they've achieved their success - plus a wealth of workshops, research, discussion groups and supplier updates.

Have you booked your accommodation?

The Planning Forum has secured a number of rooms in the Conference Hotel.  These are selling fast and once sold will see delegates paying a premium for accommodation at the same venue.  Click here for details.  As of November 17th only 48 rooms remain! 

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Getting the right focus for real time management
Getting the right focus for real time management
20/11/2008 13:00 - 14:00
Online Session

This webinar offers top tips on avoiding common problems related to real time management. Click here to register


Training - Time Management for Analysts
Training - Time Management for Analysts
25/11/2008 - 26/11/2008
East Midlands, White House Hotel - Kegworth

The perfect course for busy analysts looking to make better use of their time. For more information on the course or to book

click here.
Improving Performance in the Contact Centre
Improving Performance in the Contact Centre
27/11/2008
London

This is a free conference run by one of our Associate Members.  For an agenda and details on how to register click here

Navigating the Lifecycle of Outsourcing
Navigating the Lifecycle of Outsourcing
27/11/2008 13:00 - 14:00
Online Session

Webinar exploring the outsource lifecycle - highlighting how both parties can work better together.  Click here to register.

 

Foundation Certificate in Contact Centre Resource Planning
Foundation Certificate in Contact Centre Resource Planning
02/12/2008 - 04/12/2008
Manchester, Bewleys Hotel @ Airport

The perfect course for someone new to planning or wanting to brush up on the fundamentals.  Full details availabe by clicking here.

First Contact Resolution or Call Avoidance - can you achieve both
First Contact Resolution or Call Avoidance - can you achieve both
04/12/2008 13:00 - 14:00
Online Session

An interactive debate looking at both angles on the topic. 

More information including registration details here.
Scottish Local Networking Group
Scottish Local Networking Group
09/12/2008 09:30 - 12:30
Falkirk, TSC Contact Centre

 The next meeting of the Scottish Networking Group is on 9th December, hosted by TSC in Falkirk.  Get more information or request an invitation. This event is free to members and others interested to try events before membership.  This group regularly attracts more than 20 delegates to discuss issues relevant to contact centres within Scotland.

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