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Pulse Dashboard

This training guide covers the Pulse Dashboard functionality, including understanding default reports, customization options, and administrative features. The Pulse Dashboard provides reporting and analytics for calls analyzed by Pulse.

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Written by Sadie Timmons
Updated over 2 months ago

Getting Started

  • Access Pulse Dashboard from Admin panel; Management > Pulse

  • Dashboard opens by default (vs. Inbox which shows individual calls)

  • Four templated reports available out-of-the-box for all users

Default Dashboard Reports

  • Agent Leaderboard (default is last 7 days)

    • Purpose: Ranks individual agents by percentage of calls approved by Pulse

    • Key Metrics:

      • Rank and change from previous period (arrows indicate movement)

      • Agent name

      • Number of assessed and flagged calls

      • Approval percentage

      • Trend Comparison to previous period

    • Understanding the Data:

      • Higher approval percentage = higher ranking

      • When agents have same approval rate, tiebreaker is number of assessed calls

      • Clicking on numbers drills down to specific calls in Inbox

      • Top performer and rising performer highlighted

  • Assessment Item Leaderboard (default is last 7 days)

    • Purpose: Shows performance on individual assessment criteria across all calls

    • Key Metrics:

      • Ranks assessment items by pass rate

      • Common patterns: Professionalism typically ranks high, appointment scheduling often ranks lower

      • Different weights applied to different assessment items

    • Important Notes:

      • Assessment item percentages may differ from overall approval rates due to weighting (note - this is NOT information we share with accounts)

      • Some calls may be approved overall while failing individual assessment items

      • Cannot drill down to assessed calls (only flagged calls are clickable)

  • Team Performance by Date (default is last 30 days)

    • Purpose: Tracks team-level approval rates over time

    • Features:

      • Multiple colored lines for each assessment item

      • Interactive hover functionality to highlight specific items

      • Click to hide/show specific assessment items

      • Shows top performing assessment item and best day

    • Considerations:

      • Team performance can vary significantly based on call types

      • CSI calls may show more volatility due to different assessment criteria

      • Consider team size and call volume when interpreting data

  • Assessment Item Performance by Date (default is last 90 days)

    • Purpose: Tracks individual assessment criteria performance over time

    • Features:

      • Multiple colored lines for each assessment item

      • Interactive hover functionality to highlight specific items

      • Click to hide/show specific assessment items

      • Shows top performing assessment item and best day

    • Navigation Tips:

      • Hover over data points to highlight specific assessment items

      • Click on items in legend to hide/remove from view

      • Use scroll functionality to adjust time range

Report Customization

  • Individual user customization; All changes are user-specific - modifications only affect the logged-in user's view.

  • Expand Function

    • Click "Expand" to access additional filters

    • Modify date ranges, organizational filters, team selections

    • View changes without saving, or click "Update" to save permanently

    • Available filters vary by report type

  • Report Management Buttons - available on all reports

    • Reorder: Click and shift reports up/down (not drag-and-drop)

    • Expand: Access filters and customization options

    • Edit: Same as Expand function

    • Export to CSV: Download report data with date-based rows for charts

    • Archive: Permanently remove report (use with caution on default reports)

  • Adding New Reports

    • Process:

      • Click "Add New Report"

      • Select from available templates (based on four default reports)

      • Customize filters (teams, date ranges, assessment items, etc.)

      • Save as personal report

  • Use Cases:

    • Team-specific reports (CSI agents only, BDC agents only)

    • Custom assessment item focus

    • Different time periods than defaults

    • Store/organization-specific views

Training and Implementation Tips

  • Getting Users Comfortable with Pulse

    • Start Granular: Spend 5 minutes reviewing individual calls together

    • Review Assessment Items: Go through specific criteria with users

    • Listen Together: Review actual call recordings to understand assessments

    • Focus on Practical Application: Connect to existing workflows (campaign performance, disposition reviews)

  • Common Questions and Scenarios

    • Q: Why do approval percentages differ between Agent Leaderboard and Assessment Item reports? A: Assessment items have different weights, so overall approval considers the relative importance of different criteria.

    • Q: Can we customize which assessment items are tracked? A: Individual users can create custom reports focusing on specific assessment items, but the core assessment criteria are set by Volie..

    • Q: How do team comparisons work when teams handle different call types? A: Consider call type differences when interpreting team performance. CSI and BDC teams may have different success patterns based on their specific objectives.

  • Integration Opportunities

    • Campaign Performance Reviews: Use Pulse data when discussing poor campaign dispositions

    • Agent Coaching: Reference specific assessment items during training sessions

    • Team Meetings: Share team performance trends and improvement opportunities

    • Client Demonstrations: Show value of built-in call assessment vs. third-party tools

Technical Notes

  • Reports load with default filters already applied

  • Date ranges are preset for each template (7, 30, or 90 days)

  • Export functionality provides CSV format with date-based data structure

  • All user customizations are persistent and user-specific

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