vennemir.calvin@concentrix.com — Coaching Report
Week of 2026-05-25 – 2026-05-31
At a Glance
| Calls Handled | Avg Handle Time | Top Product | Top Problem | Cases Documented | Cases Escalated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 12m 3s | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | 34 | 2 |
Work Mix Lens
- Frontline-heavy week: 34 LTS queue calls vs 2 TE-owned calls.
- Coach as a frontline agent: emphasize safe troubleshooting branches, closure hygiene, and clear customer-facing next steps.
Scorecard
| Dimension | This Week | Calls Reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 2.70 | 34 |
| Protocol | 1.80 | 34 |
| Communication | 2.20 | 34 |
| Overall | 2.40 | 34 |
Where Time Goes
Product Families
| Family | Calls | Avg Handle Time | Avg Overall | Avg Accuracy | Avg Protocol | Avg Communication | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX | 11 | 24m 4s | 2.49 | 2.82 | 1.91 | 2.27 | Outlier: 1.9x weekly median handle time |
| MBE | 2 | 23m 42s | 3.15 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | Outlier: 1.9x weekly median handle time |
| SPN | 3 | 17m 16s | 2.10 | 2.67 | 2.00 | 2.33 | |
| WHW | 7 | 14m 50s | 2.20 | 2.57 | 1.71 | 2.00 | |
| EA | 3 | 12m 38s | 1.83 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.67 | |
| MR | 4 | 11m 24s | 2.15 | 1.75 | 1.50 | 1.75 | |
| RE | 3 | 10m 33s | 2.07 | 2.00 | 1.33 | 1.67 | |
| E | 3 | 6m 25s | 3.27 | 4.00 | 1.67 | 2.67 | |
| LN | 1 | 6m 19s | 1.50 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Key Observations
- MX is the slowest family at 24m 4s; outlier: 1.9x weekly median handle time.
- MBE is the slowest family at 23m 42s; outlier: 1.9x weekly median handle time.
Problem Categories
| Category | Calls | Avg Handle Time | Avg Overall | Avg Accuracy | Avg Protocol | Avg Communication | Focus Area? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECTIVITY | 18 | 14m 45s | 2.20 | 2.60 | 1.80 | 2.10 | ✓ |
| SETUP | 9 | 11m 42s | 2.20 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 2.10 | ✓ |
| ACCESS | 5 | 11m 34s | 2.70 | 3.20 | 2.00 | 2.60 | |
| CONFIGURATION | 1 | 4m 0s | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ✓ |
Week-over-Week Movement
- Overall moved up 0.32 vs. last week.
- Accuracy moved up 0.42 vs. last week.
- Protocol moved up 0.23 vs. last week.
- Average handle time moved up by 4m 56s.
- Family swing: SPN handle time moved up by 10m 19s vs. last week.
- Family swing: MBE handle time moved up by 9m 44s vs. last week.
- Family swing: EA handle time moved up by 6m 01s vs. last week.
What Went Well
- Correct identification of non-Linksys products: Agent correctly identified the product as TP-Link Deco and referred customer to TP-Link support without providing incorrect technical guidance.
- Effective troubleshooting and resolution confirmation: Agent successfully guided customer through factory reset and 5-press pairing, confirming resolution with solid white lights and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Growth Opportunities
- Incorrect technical guidance and protocol violations: Agent provided incorrect support URL (support.com instead of support.linksys.com), failed to follow standard troubleshooting flow, and advised factory reset without model-specific guidance.
- PCI compliance violations and premature resolution claims: Agent collected full credit card details over unsecured phone line (PCI violation) and prematurely declared resolution when node reverted to red LED.
Next Week's Focus
- This week is frontline-heavy, so keep safe troubleshooting branches, closure hygiene, and customer-facing next steps tight.
- Improve protocol adherence, especially in model identification and troubleshooting flow
- Address accuracy errors in technical guidance (e.g., incorrect URLs, unsupported methods)
- Enhance communication clarity and empathy, particularly during high-stress calls
- Reduce PCI compliance violations and premature resolution claims
Technical Accuracy
Improvement
Agent provided incorrect support URL (support.com) instead of support.linksys.com, constituting a serious accuracy and safety risk.
Improvement
5-press calibration: WHW03 and MX5500 can support 5-press pairing/recovery in supported child-node contexts. Do not coach this as unsupported solely because the product is Velop, WHW, MX, or MR; treat it as an error only when the evidence shows the method was wrong for the model/state, described as a factory reset by itself, failed without a pivot, or contradicted KB guidance.
Improvement
Agent provided incorrect factory reset duration (20 seconds) for WHW03, contradicting KB guidance of 10 seconds.
Improvement
Agent provided materially false technical advice including 'new hard drive' and '50-50 chance of fix' for router issue, contradicting KB guidance.
Strength
Agent correctly identified non-Linksys product (TP-Link Deco) and appropriately referred customer to correct manufacturer support.
Coaching Moments
No additional coaching moments were extracted after the technical review.
Escalation Lessons: What L2 Did
— — Resolved
- Call Outcome: Customer to verify modem internet connectivity (swap cable, test with another device) and contact ISP; case number provided for follow-up.
- Level 2 Resolution Steps: [{'timestamp': '2026-05-25 15:50:11', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'Escalate for exceeding threshold Approved by Clark'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-25 15:50:26', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'Status: Resolved -> Escalated'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-25 17:32:41', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'Status: Escalated -> Callback | claimed case from the queue'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-25 17:32:41', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'automation', 'summary': 'Assignee: Unassigned -> [REDACTED_EMAIL]'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-25 18:24:57', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'CAT Callback: 1:35 PM MNL 5/26/2026 Dial number - [REDACTED_PHONE]*/ Ringing Callback disclaimer Customer answer Verify issue Cnode is closer to the main node 4 cnodes showing Nodes were reset already I ask if he has the app – doesnt have one I ask if he has a computer – he does Already in the pre login page Ask customer to click the image Ask to enter to admin – invalid Ask to enter a different one – done Will check DF SSID – showing _Velopsetup929 - 20J10M22A10523 _Velopsetup57C – 25F[REDACTED...'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-25 18:25:56', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'Status: Callback -> Resolved'}]
- Current Status: Resolved
— — Resolved
- Call Outcome: Escalated to Level 2; customer to send error screenshot via email; await callback within 24-48 hours.
- Level 2 Resolution Steps: [{'timestamp': '2026-05-27 15:08:55', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'Call Flow: Caller ID: [REDACTED_PHONE] Opening Spiel = Customer Interaction with Agent: - Return Caller - Created an Account - Unable verify the account - Link expired after 48Hrs - Informed customer to send Screenshot - Ticket will be endorsed for escalation - 24-48 Hrs - Closing Spiel - EOC'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-27 15:10:14', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'Hi there! I hope this message reaches you well. Please attached the screenshots in regards to the verification issue for your Linksys Account Thank you! - Linksys Technical Support'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-27 15:10:21', 'phase': 'escalated_pending_l2', 'actor_role': 'staff', 'summary': 'Assignee: [REDACTED_EMAIL] -> [REDACTED_EMAIL]'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-27 17:29:23', 'phase': 'level_2_resolution_work', 'actor_role': 'level_2_or_escalation', 'summary': 'Assignee: Unassigned -> [REDACTED_EMAIL]'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-27 17:29:27', 'phase': 'level_2_resolution_work', 'actor_role': 'level_2_or_escalation', 'summary': 'Status: Escalated -> Callback'}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-27 20:13:35', 'phase': 'level_2_resolution_work', 'actor_role': 'level_2_or_escalation', 'summary': "TE00092429 David Woodson [REDACTED_EMAIL] [REDACTED_PHONE] MX8500 43f10m37b[REDACTED_PHONE]L20M11B01189 Brightspeed Walmart - this ticket was claimed from the TE queue - callback time at 3:24 am MNL - the phone rings - heard the auto callback disclaimer - he had an acount for seceral years - he changed ISP to Spectrum - he have a new router - it asked to verify the account - he have the verification email - he clicked on the link but it don't work - discussed with him that the Linksys smart WiFi..."}, {'timestamp': '2026-05-27 20:13:42', 'phase': 'level_2_resolution_work', 'actor_role': 'level_2_or_escalation', 'summary': 'Status: Callback -> Resolved'}]
- Current Status: Resolved
Coach Appendix
Weekly pattern unavailable.
Focus points: Improve protocol adherence, especially in model identification and troubleshooting flow; Address accuracy errors in technical guidance (e.g., incorrect URLs, unsupported methods); Enhance communication clarity and empathy, particularly during high-stress calls
This Week's Calls
| Case | Date | Score | Direction | Product | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #LTS00130705 | 2026-05-25 12:27:06+00:00 | 1.30 | INBOUND | EA7300 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer to search for model number and find setup instructions online, despite being given an incorrect URL. |
| #TE00122939 | 2026-05-25 13:05:31+00:00 | 2.40 | INBOUND | WHW01 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer to verify modem internet connectivity (swap cable, test with another device) and contact ISP; case number provided for follow-up. |
| #LTS00057293 | 2026-05-25 15:44:33+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | WHW01 | SETUP | Customer referred to TP-Link support hotline for further assistance with Deco mesh system. |
| #LTS00130230 | 2026-05-25 16:52:50+00:00 | 1.50 | INBOUND | SPNMX55 | CONNECTIVITY | None – call ended without resolution or redirection. |
| #LTS00130857 | 2026-05-26 13:17:10+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | EA7300 | SETUP | Advised customer to contact Spectrum for on-site assistance; offered optional $15 paid support with no self-help alternative. |
| #LTS00101153 | 2026-05-26 14:05:09+00:00 | 1.10 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | No resolution achieved. Agent did not confirm fix or establish a clear next step. |
| #LTS00101153 | 2026-05-26 14:25:19+00:00 | 1.50 | OUTBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer to test the modem connection using a USB‑to‑Ethernet adapter or another device and contact the ISP if the issue persists. |
| #LTS00130179 | 2026-05-26 17:43:09+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | RE7000 | SETUP | Relocate extender; paid support offered; customer may replace unit. |
| #LTS00070759 | 2026-05-26 18:01:01+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | MX5500 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer to contact ISP (Spectrum) to register the Linksys router’s MAC address or adjust firewall settings; agent to follow up if needed. |
| #LTS00131018 | 2026-05-27 11:05:40+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MBE7000 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer to factory-reset the parent node, re-add it, send logs, and consider a recovery reset if drops continue. |
| #LTS00131024 | 2026-05-27 12:46:59+00:00 | 4.00 | INBOUND | E2500 | CONNECTIVITY | Provided recommendation (MR5500) with price range and ordering method. |
| #TE00092429 | 2026-05-27 15:02:42+00:00 | 3.10 | INBOUND | MX8500 | ACCESS | Escalated to Level 2; customer to send error screenshot via email; await callback within 24-48 hours. |
| #LTS00131054 | 2026-05-27 16:35:47+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer declined paid support and will attempt factory reset independently; no further action scheduled. |
| #LTS00095569 | 2026-05-27 17:24:47+00:00 | 1.50 | INBOUND | LN1100 | SETUP | No resolution achieved. Customer should access http://myrouter.local for further troubleshooting. |
| #LTS00125542 | 2026-05-27 18:19:14+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | RE7000 | SETUP | None provided. Customer left to self-troubleshoot without clear guidance. Correct next steps should include: (1) Confirm router model to provide model-specific reset instructions, (2) Guide customer to perform a factory reset (hold reset button for 10-15 seconds), (3) Access admin page via http://192.168.1.1 or http://myrouter.local after reset. |
| #LTS00110405 | 2026-05-27 20:51:28+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MR8300 | CONNECTIVITY | No resolution provided. Customer stated she would call back. No next steps, KB articles, or escalation path offered. |
| #LTS00110405 | 2026-05-27 20:59:21+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | MR8300 | CONNECTIVITY | No resolution. Incorrect advice given; issue unresolved. |
| #LTS00110405 | 2026-05-27 21:17:02+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MR8300 | CONNECTIVITY | Password reset completed; customer regained access to the router admin interface. Warranty start date updated to November 18, 2024. |
| #GI00131206 | 2026-05-28 12:19:44+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | — | ACCESS | Customer will call back when near the router; agent will assist with recovery key and password reset at that time. |
| #LTS00131208 | 2026-05-28 12:35:05+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | SPNMX57CF | SETUP | Customer to contact Community Fiber for hardware replacement of the faulty node. |
| #LTS00131214 | 2026-05-28 13:13:23+00:00 | 1.40 | INBOUND | WHW01 | SETUP | Customer advised to perform factory reset and use 'admin' as password; no successful login achieved or confirmed. |
| #LTS00131222 | 2026-05-28 13:44:37+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | E5350 | CONNECTIVITY | Suggested factory reset or contacting ISP; no further steps taken. |
| #LTS00131020 | 2026-05-28 13:55:28+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | SPNMX55CF | CONNECTIVITY | None – agent provided no actionable recommendation or path forward. |
| #LTS00131065 | 2026-05-28 14:35:13+00:00 | 1.20 | INBOUND | EA9300 | SETUP | Agent incorrectly closed the call without confirming router configuration or internet connectivity. |
| #LTS00131264 | 2026-05-28 16:58:33+00:00 | 1.90 | INBOUND | MX4200 | CONNECTIVITY | No valid resolution achieved. Node reverted to red LED. Customer left without a confirmed fix or clear next step. |
| #LTS00131263 | 2026-05-28 19:08:52+00:00 | 1.20 | INBOUND | MR8300 | CONFIGURATION | Customer left with incorrect instructions to use 'Lynx app'; no valid resolution path provided. |
| #LTS00131298 | 2026-05-28 19:41:52+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MX4200 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer directed to online KB for self-help; paid support offered but declined. |
| #LTS00131305 | 2026-05-28 19:55:04+00:00 | 1.80 | INBOUND | MX2000 | SETUP | Customer to retry setup after reset; if issue persists, call back for further assistance. |
| #GI00131206 | 2026-05-28 23:01:13+00:00 | 3.20 | INBOUND | MX2000 | ACCESS | Router admin password reset completed; access to router and app restored. |
| #LTS00102579 | 2026-05-29 01:49:01+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | RE6500 | CONNECTIVITY | Call sister-company number 1-800-203-446 within the next hour for support. No confirmation of callback or tracking provided. |
| #LTS00131392 | 2026-05-29 12:51:06+00:00 | 1.30 | INBOUND | MX2000 | SETUP | No valid resolution or next step was provided. The customer did not receive the promised troubleshooting guide and was left without a functional setup path. |
| #LTS00129010 | 2026-05-29 15:16:15+00:00 | 2.80 | INBOUND | E900 | CONNECTIVITY | Customer advised to purchase a newer router (MR2000 or MR5500) and may contact for paid support if needed. No self-help resources provided. |
| #LTS00094375 | 2026-05-29 15:30:51+00:00 | 3.30 | INBOUND | MBE7000 | SETUP | Nodes re‑paired and Wi‑Fi is working; advise 10‑minute wait before relocating nodes. |
| #LTS00077800 | 2026-05-29 16:33:29+00:00 | 3.90 | INBOUND | MX6200 | CONNECTIVITY | Admin password changed successfully; advise the customer to keep the new password safe. |
| #LTS00131436 | 2026-05-29 16:59:21+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | MX6200 | CONNECTIVITY | Monitor Wi-Fi performance for 24–48 hours; reboot router if issues persist. |
| #LTS00011393 | 2026-05-29 17:08:10+00:00 | 3.10 | INBOUND | MX6200 | SETUP | Router appears functional post-reset with solid white light; customer believes internet is restored. Advised to monitor and contact support if issue recurs. |
| #LTS00131468 | 2026-05-29 19:08:34+00:00 | 3.00 | INBOUND | WHW03 | CONNECTIVITY | Advised customer to consult KB articles and consider paid support; no fix confirmed. |
| #LTS00131473 | 2026-05-29 19:31:40+00:00 | 1.30 | INBOUND | MX5300 | ACCESS | Customer to perform factory reset independently; no confirmation of fix or understanding. |