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HDI 2004 Symposium


“Training is an investment - A ROI Case Study” 

 

presented by Alec Norrie, Senior Manager & Partner

RADAR Solutions Group

Summary

So often in tough times training budgets get slashed…. but is this a sound strategy? Considering the small proportion that training dollars are in a budget does that saving really make a difference to that “bottom line”? Taking the approach that putting in place a well-directed training program with clear Objectives, suitable Strategies and a sound Tactical implementation can, in fact, increase help desk efficiency, reduce costs and improve client satisfaction.

The target audience: this presentation is beneficial to Help Desk Operational managers, CIOs, IT Financial Directors

The audience will learn how management-planned and directed training programs can reduce call resolution times, reduce call transfers to second level groups and pave the way for effective problem management. The audience will be introduced to interactive modeling techniques, which will provide “what if” costing information and demonstrate financial payback

Biography

Alec Norrie

Mr. Norrie is a senior manager and a senior partner with RADAR Solutions Group (RADAR), with over 25 years experience in a wide variety of customer service roles in the computer industry. He has extensive knowledge in managing teams responsible for Call Centre and Help Desk services both in North and South America, including the consolidation of all US customer service call centres for Digital Equipment into two major US locations.

Alec is a co-developer and a facilitator of RADAR's successful "Service Excellence" series of customer service courses. RADAR is an authorized training partner of HDI and Alec teaches the HDSA and HDM courses. Alec is the VP of Membership in the Ottawa Chapter and represents the Eastern Canada chapters as a Director on the HDI Member Advisory Board. Alec has been engaged as a guest speaker at several key customer service conferences in the UK and North America.

 

Day/Time

May 26th, 2004 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Location

Centurion Centre, Chariot Room
170 Colonnade Road, S.
Ottawa, ON 

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