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johnclark.labadan@concentrix.com — Week of 2026-07-05 – 2026-07-11

Frontline-Heavy Week 3 Risk Flags

Coaching Summary

Performance shows variability with room for improvement in technical accuracy and protocol adherence.

Tends to provide incorrect technical guidance and violate security protocols, leading to unresolved issues.

Key calls: #LTS00135985, #LTS00136157, #LTS00136324

Risk Flags

Protocol Violation

Initiated unauthorized remote sessions and requested remote desktop access on 2 calls this week

ExampleIn call #LTS00135985, initiated unauthorized remote session using join.zoho.com without policy-compliant consent

Correct behavior: Only use approved support methods; obtain explicit, informed consent before any remote access, and follow escalation protocols for complex issues

Impact: Potential security risks and violation of Linksys support policies

Related: #LTS00135985, #LTS00136378

View ticket #LTS00135985

Incorrect Guidance

Provided invalid URLs and access instructions on 3 calls this week, leading to customer confusion

ExampleIn call #LTS00135985, provided 'extender.lankis.com' instead of valid 'extender.linksys.com'

Correct behavior: Always verify and provide correct Linksys domain URLs and local router URLs

Impact: Customers unable to access necessary tools, causing delays and repeat contacts

Related: #LTS00135985, #LTS00136157, #LTS00136378

View ticket #LTS00135985

Critical Dimension Below Threshold

Accuracy score below 2.5 on 3 calls this week

ExampleCall #LTS00135985 had accuracy score of 1.0 due to incorrect URL and unauthorized remote session

Correct behavior: Follow KB procedures for troubleshooting and use only approved support methods

Impact: Incorrect resolutions and potential security risks

Related: #LTS00135985, #LTS00136157, #LTS00136378

View ticket #LTS00135985

Week-over-Week Progress

Overall moved down 0.43 vs. last week.; Accuracy moved down 1.00 vs. last week.
Overall-0.43 ▼
Accuracy-1.00 ▼
Protocol-0.25 ▼
Comms-0.25 ▼
Handle time: +8m 06s longer avg

Scorecard

DimensionWeek AverageCalls Reviewed
Overall2.624
Technical Accuracy2.54
Protocol2.254
Communication2.754

V2 Rubric (Shadow Grading)

V2 overall: 52.8% across 4 v2-scored calls this week

CategoryWeek Average
Resolution2.66
Technical Accuracy1.64
Communication3.12
Customer Ownership3.25
Escalation Judgment0.0
Customer Experience2.95

Score Diagnostics

Based on 4 calls reviewed this week.

Accuracy
2.50
Protocol
2.25
Communication
2.75
Overall
2.62

Technical Findings

improvement
Initiated unauthorized remote session via join.zoho.com, violating Linksys policy.
#LTS00135985  ·  call 173b7464-794a-11f1-a195-42010a62006f
improvement
Provided incorrect URL 'extender.lankis.com' at [36:00], which is not a valid Linksys domain.
#LTS00135985  ·  call 173b7464-794a-11f1-a195-42010a62006f
improvement
Provided materially incorrect technical guidance by directing the customer to click an app image instead of providing the correct local router URL (http://[REDACTED_PHONE] or http://myrouter.local).
#LTS00136157  ·  call f880f270-7a01-11f1-8078-42010a623f91
improvement
Requested remote desktop access, which is not a supported or secure Linksys support method (protocol breach).
#LTS00136378  ·  call 0e4c7532-7aea-11f1-91e7-42010a623f91

Call Handling Findings

Calibration Notes

Callback Chains

No callback chains detected.

Documentation Mismatches

Agent documented troubleshooting steps but grader notes unresolved issue and ISP involvement required; documentation omits critical escalation path.

Grader says: Advised customer to contact Comcast for ISP-side troubleshooting and to call Linksys back if the issue persists.
Agent documented: Inbound: L1 RE7000 extender Working fine but ISP provided a new router Name: James Konopasek Phone: +19044766550 Email: [[REDACTED]][1] SN: 18X10P01A00399 Model: RE7000 ISP: Comcast Set his expectation about the device since its OOW Ask to turn on the device LED: Flashing orange Reset the device LED: Flashing orange Using his ipad – wifi settings – connect to the wifi – connected Open browser – access extender.linksys.com Start setup – follow the setup process Create admin passw...

Suggested Coaching Conversation

1
Your successful resolution on #LTS00136324 by resetting the router admin password and guiding the customer through node addition demonstrates strong technical skills and professionalism — great job maintaining calm during the 5-minute wait for node integration.
2
Let's discuss the unauthorized remote session on #LTS00135985 — can you walk me through the exact customer consent you obtained and how we can align this with Linksys security policies?
3
The incorrect URL 'extender.lankis.com' provided on #LTS00135985 caused the customer to fail at setup — what verification steps can we add to our process to ensure we always provide valid Linksys domains?
4
On #LTS00136157, directing the customer to click an app image instead of providing the correct local router URL created confusion — how can we structure our guidance to always include proper access methods like myrouter.local?
5
The remote desktop request on #LTS00136378 raised protocol concerns — what alternative supported methods could we have used to assist with this connectivity issue?
6
Let's review the documentation from #LTS00135985 to ensure our troubleshooting notes clearly indicate when ISP involvement is required and avoid implying resolution when it's pending.

Coaching Best Practices

Five Principles for Effective Coaching Conversations

  1. SBI feedback model — Describe the Situation, the Behavior you observed, and its Impact. Avoid labels (“you always…”) — describe the specific instance.
  2. Ask more than you tell — Start with “What did you notice on that call?” before offering your interpretation. Agents who self-diagnose retain more.
  3. Recognition before correction — Open with a genuine strength observation. Agents in a defensive posture can’t hear coaching.
  4. Psychological safety first — Frame mistakes as data, not character. “That call had a tricky wrinkle — let’s pull it apart” lands better than “you made an error here.”
  5. Close with a specific commitment — End every coaching conversation with one thing the agent will try on their next call, and a follow-up check-in within 48 hours.

Deep Evidence

CaseDateDurationOverallAccuracyProtocolCommsV2ProductIssue TypeOutcome
#LTS00135985INBOUND2026-07-061.311241.0%
Needs Improvement
RE7000CONFIGURATION
Advised customer to contact Comcast for ISP-side troubleshooting and to call Linksys back if the issue persists.
#LTS00136157INBOUND2026-07-071.41220.0%
Needs Improvement
MR7350ACCESS
No resolution; call ended after incorrect guidance was provided.
#LTS00136324INBOUND2026-07-084.654477.1%
Developing
SPNMX42BFSETUP
Router admin password reset completed; booster node successfully added and functioning. Customer instructed to use the new root password for future app access.
#LTS00136378INBOUND2026-07-083.232393.1%
Meets / Exceeds
MX4200CONNECTIVITY
Internet restored; Wi-Fi functional. No further steps needed.

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