1. Coach your agents on how to control a call
2. Nominate ‘champions’ to share tips on resolving issues quickly
3. Nip problems in the bud by paying special attention to new staff
4. Create cheat sheets to help streamline call-handling processes
5. Allocate a percentage of the day for wrap-up time
6. Always measure it in the same way
7. Don’t just focus on your under-performers
8. Encourage staff to do the wrap time during the call
9. …But make sure your agents don’t create awkward silences
10. Allow enough time for typing up a call