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You still need to keep your customers informed when handling escalated service requests (and all requests). You may need cycle management or even contact busy developers to fix bugs that customers stumble upon in your product. These things can take time, but you have to keep your customers informed throughout the entire process. Customers would rather have you confirm that their request is being processed than be left in the dark.
Transparency is crucial, so make sure your customers always understand every step of the process Phone Number List when dealing with their concerns. Don’t forget: Empathy and clarity are crucial in this situation. Customers are more likely to accept delays in resolving issues if they are heard and informed every step of the way. Example of an escalation management example: Payment Challenge A customer called with an issue while trying to pay their monthly service bill, causing them to be unable to pay.

A customer service representative initially answers the call but needs access to the customer's billing details. Therefore, the representative connected the customer with the Accounts and Billing team to resolve the request. This is a feature upgrade because the issue is simply beyond what the customer service detailed in can provide. Therefore, the representative escalates the customer's issue to the department appropriate to meet their needs. Pro tip: Make sure your definitions are clear so your reps understand what they can offer and when they need to perform feature upgrades.
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