Webcasts

AFSMI Webcasts offer a great way for members to hear the latest thinking from industry experts on the top issues in services. Live webcasts give you thought provoking insights in an interactive environment where you can put your questions to the experts and exchange ideas with other participants. On-Demand webcasts give you the convenience to view a previous webcast when it fits your schedule.

AFSMI offers three types of webcasts; Research webcasts bring you the latest findings from surveys and studies on key service issues. Program Update webcasts summarize new member programs or enhancements to current member programs to help you get the most out of your AFSMI membership. Partner webcasts help you evaluate products and services that can help you upgrade your service operations.

Upcoming Webcasts

You’ve got Questions, We have Answers
– July 23, 2008

           

 

 

You’ve got Questions, We have Answers

Mark your calendars because on July 3, 2008 Bill Rose, Vice President of Research, AFSMI will give you an opportunity to hear first hand about the details around this New Corporate Member program through a live webcast. Don’t miss all the details, register today!

On Demand Webcasts

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A Smarter Agent Desktop: Discover the Advantages of Delivering a Personalized Customer Experience

– May 15, 2008

           

 

 

A Smarter Agent Desktop: Discover the Advantages of Delivering a Personalized Customer Experience

A smart agent desktop can make all the difference to the effectiveness of your contact center and the satisfaction of your customers. With it, you can empower your service representatives to deliver the best interaction every time—improving the customer experience and delivering significant productivity and cost benefits, as well as generating more revenue generating opportunities. Join SSPA’s Vice President of Technology Research John Ragsdale, and Shayan Sanyal from Amdocs on May 15th, 2008 in this live, 60 minute webcast and discover how to transform your contact center from a cost center to a profit center while creating a positive experience for your customers.

Driving Service Productivity:
Do you keep your economic benefits flowing?
– April 30, 2008

           

 

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Driving Service Productivity
Do you keep your economic benefits flowing?

Over the past decade, service organizations in technology companies have been generally successful in their efforts to increase productivity. They have effectively harnessed technologies like knowledge management and web self-service, and also adopted “lean” business processes through the use of Six Sigma and other methodologies. In spite of their success, or perhaps because of it, service organizations are still expected to cut significant costs out of operations in each year’s business plan.

A Smarter Agent Desktop:
Discover the Advantages of Delivering a Personalized Customer Experience

– April 24, 2008

           

 

 

A Smarter Agent Desktop:
Discover the Advantages of Delivering a Personalized Customer Experience

Join AFSMI’s Vice President of Technology Research John Ragsdale, and Shayan Sanyal from Amdocs in this live, 60 minute webcast and discover how to transform your contact center from a cost center to a profit center while creating a positive experience for your customers.

Selling the Service Experience
– March 26, 2008

           

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Selling the Service Experience

Join Pim Bonsel, executive vice president of global research for AFSMI and our special guest speaker, Peter Manni, vice president North American client support services, Siemens IT Solutions and Services, for a practical discussion of how to identify and sell the aspects of your services that customers value most.

Revolutionizing Support with Web 2.0
– February 27, 2008

           

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Revolutionizing Support with Web 2.0

Learn how Web 2.0 technology can be leveraged to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty as well as cut operating expenses, and hear from an industry insider how to successfully launch online customer communities.

How One Organization Fosters Service Maturity and Global Consistency
– January 30, 2008

           

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How One Organization Fosters Service
Maturity and Global Consistency

Join Pim Bonsel, executive vice president of global research for AFSMI and our special guest speakers, Charles O'Donnell and Steven Wu from Emerson Network Power, as we discuss strategies for achieving global consistency, the risks you will face, and unlock the keys to successful differentiation.

Increasing Field Service Productivity and Profits With Mobile Automation Tools
– December 13, 2007

           

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Field Service Productivity with
Mobile Automation Tools

Hear from AFSMI, Zebra Technologies and Motorola why it pays to be good at field service. Efficient field service companies have lower operating expenses, better productivity, higher SLA compliance and customer satisfaction levels, and capture more service revenue than their peers. Outstanding profitability is not all that sets best-in-class companies apart from their peers – they are also much more likely to use mobile computers and other mobility automation tools.

Employee Loyalty – November 27, 2007

           

 

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Employee Loyalty

The transition from “break-fix” to a more proactive role in delivering customer value requires a new mindset and new skills from your services personnel. Learn how to retain and attract the “right” employee, and how to respond to loyal employees.


CRM Applications – October 31, 2007

           

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CRM Applications

Hear findings from AFSMI research on the use of CRM applications and to understand how to build a service strategy that identifies your most loyal and profitable customers.


Shifting Sources – September 26, 2007

           

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Shifting Sources Demo

Outsourcing, managed services and offshoring have become the mainstream strategic options for many corporations looking to cut costs, for quick ways to improve cash flow, or for a shortcut to new skills and technologies. This AFSMI Webcast helps you tap the true value of outsourcing by examining challenges that come with it and how to respond to them.


AFSMI Website Redesign Demo: September 5, 2007

           

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Website Redesign Demo

Significant website upgrades will include enhanced content sections and redesigned layout and navigation—be sure to attend to take advantage of this important members-only information resource. We’ll also give a preview of the speakers and topics that will fill this year’s S-Business World Conference.

AFSMI Advanced Programs: August 8, 2007

           

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AFSMI Advanced Program

Familiarize yourself with our new Advanced Programs, including leadership training, organizational assessment and organizational certification.

AFSMI Benchmark Program: July 18, 2007

           

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AFSMI Benchmark Program

Find out about the new Services Benchmark database that will allow corporate members to compare performance metrics with their industry peers. This on-line database tool provides real-time results for immediate actionability and priority-setting.

AFSMI 2007 – 2008 Research Agenda: Webcast held on June 27, 2007

           

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AFSMI Research Agenda

Learn more about the coming research and publication calendar, and get an update on the Member Task Forces that are now being formed. Mike Davison, VP Member Programs, and Pim Bonsel, Executive Vice President of Global Research describe AFSMI’s member-driven research approach and present the expanded list of research and publication topics planned for members over the next year.

The New AFSMI: Webcast held on June 13 & 14, 2007

           

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The New AFSMI (Member Version)

           

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The New AFSMI (Vendor Partner Version)

Get an overview of the changes taking place at AFSMI, including new Individual and Corporate membership options as well as an update on the 2007 S-Business World Conference. Mike Davison, VP Member Programs, and John Schoenewald, Executive Director of AFSMI explain the new membership levels and prices available for individuals and corporations.

 

 

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