Utilization of agent idle time in a communication system
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Oct 9, 2003
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Apr 9, 2002
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Apr 9, 2002
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The method and apparatus utilizes agents idle time in a communication system, such as, a communication system having an automatic call distribution system. The method includes providing at least one plug-in that implements at least one predetermined function in the call distribution system. At least one plug-in is assigned to at least one agent. At least one plug-in is activated for a respective assigned agent in response to at least one predetermined parameter of the automatic call distribution system. The predetermined parameter may be the entering into an available/idle time by the respective agent. The plug-in may be one of training, agent-to-agent collaboration, mentoring, and monitoring. The apparatus implements the method. The knowledge and skills associated with agents that are not actively handling call related activities are essentially untapped knowledge areas that other agents currently handling call related activities have access to by utilizing this method and apparatus.
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