Connie Features Mapped to Your Daily Jobs
Every feature exists to help you complete a specific job. Select your role to see how Connie helps you get your work done.
- 📊 CBO Admin
- 👥 CBO Manager/Supervisor
- 🎧 CBO Staff Agent
- 🔧 Connie Platform Admin
CBO Admin: Setting Up and Managing Your Organization
🎯 Your Primary Jobs
| When I need to... | So that I can... | Connie helps with... | Setup Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up our account | Begin serving clients | ✅ Guided setup wizard ✅ Phone number provisioning ✅ Channel configuration | 30 mins |
| Manage phone numbers | Direct customers to us | ✅ Local number selection ✅ Number porting ✅ Call forwarding setup | 15 mins |
| Configure channels | Meet clients where they are | ✅ Voice setup ✅ SMS enablement ✅ Email integration ✅ Fax configuration | 20 mins/channel |
| Manage team access | Ensure security & efficiency | ✅ User provisioning ✅ Role assignment ✅ Permission management | 5 mins/user |
| Track usage & costs | Stay within budget | ✅ Usage dashboards ✅ Cost reports ✅ Alert configuration | 10 mins |
| Get support | Resolve issues quickly | ✅ In-app help ✅ Documentation ✅ Connie Care Team access | Immediate |
📋 Your Setup Checklist
Week 1: Core Setup
- Complete account signup (CBA-1)
- Provision local phone number (CBA-Phone)
- Set up voice channel
- Configure voicemail to email
- Add first team members
- Test inbound calls
Week 2: Channel Expansion
- Enable SMS on phone number
- Set up email integration
- Configure fax if needed
- Set business hours
- Create routing rules
Week 3: Team Onboarding
- Add all staff accounts
- Assign roles (Admin/Manager/Agent)
- Configure skill groups
- Set up queues
- Schedule training
🛠️ Features You Control
| Feature Category | What You Can Do | Required for Agents? |
|---|---|---|
| Account Management | Create users, set permissions, manage billing | ✅ Yes |
| Phone System | Add numbers, configure IVR, set up voicemail | ✅ Yes |
| Channel Setup | Enable SMS, email, fax, web chat | ✅ Yes |
| Routing Rules | Define how calls/messages reach agents | ✅ Yes |
| Business Hours | Set when you're open/closed | ✅ Yes |
| Integrations | Connect CRM, email providers | Optional |
| Reporting | View analytics, export data | Optional |
CBO Manager: Leading Your Team
🎯 Your Primary Jobs
| When I need to... | So that I can... | Connie helps with... | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor real-time activity | Manage operations effectively | ✅ Live dashboard ✅ Queue metrics ✅ Agent status view | Continuous |
| Assign skills to agents | Route tasks appropriately | ✅ Skill management ✅ Dynamic routing ✅ Load balancing | Daily |
| Track performance | Improve service quality | ✅ Agent metrics ✅ Queue analytics ✅ SLA monitoring | Daily |
| Support my team | Help agents succeed | ✅ Barge/coach calls ✅ Complete stuck tasks ✅ Capacity adjustment | As needed |
| Manage schedules | Ensure coverage | ✅ Schedule viewer ✅ Break management ✅ Activity tracking | Daily |
| Generate reports | Show our impact | ✅ Custom reports ✅ Data exports ✅ Trend analysis | Weekly |
📊 Your Management Dashboard
Real-Time Monitoring (CPM-1)
What you see:
- Active calls/chats by queue
- Agent availability status
- Wait times and SLA status
- Abandoned call rates
Actions you can take:
- Reassign tasks
- Change agent capacity
- Join calls (barge/coach)
- Complete stuck tasks
Team Performance Tools
Skill Management:
- Add/remove agent skills
- Create skill-based routing
- Balance workload by skill
Quality Assurance:
- Listen to call recordings
- Review chat transcripts
- Provide feedback
🎮 Features You Control
| Feature Category | What You Can Do | Impact on Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Dashboard | Monitor all activity, queues, agents | Visibility only |
| Skill Assignment | Add/remove skills, create groups | Changes routing |
| Capacity Management | Adjust concurrent task limits | Changes workload |
| Barge & Coach | Listen to calls, provide guidance | Direct support |
| Task Management | Reassign, complete, transfer tasks | Affects queue |
| Schedule Management | View/modify schedules, breaks | Controls availability |
| Reporting | Generate team and individual reports | Performance tracking |
CBO Staff Agent: Helping Clients
🎯 Your Primary Jobs
| When I need to... | So that I can... | Connie helps with... | Daily Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Log in and get to work | Start helping clients | ✅ Single sign-on ✅ Agent desktop ✅ Status management | Every shift |
| Manage my availability | Control when I receive tasks | ✅ Available/Break/Away states ✅ Activity codes ✅ Auto-logout | Continuous |
| Handle incoming contacts | Help clients efficiently | ✅ Screen pop notifications ✅ Customer history ✅ Multi-channel view | 50-100/day |
| Communicate across channels | Meet client preferences | ✅ Voice calls ✅ SMS/MMS ✅ Web chat | All day |
| Transfer or escalate | Get clients the right help | ✅ Warm transfer ✅ Queue transfer ✅ Supervisor escalation | 5-10/day |
| Complete after-call work | Document interactions | ✅ Disposition codes ✅ Call notes ✅ Auto-wrap time | Every task |
🖥️ Your Agent Desktop
Getting Started (CSA-1, CSA-2)
Login Process:
- Navigate to your Connie URL
- Enter credentials
- Land on agent desktop
- Set initial status
Status Management:
- Available: Ready for tasks
- Break: Temporary unavailable
- Lunch: Extended break
- Training: Learning time
- Offline: End of shift
Handling Tasks (CSA-3)
When a task arrives:
- Desktop notification appears
- Accept within timeout period
- Customer info displays
- Previous history shown
- Handle interaction
- Select disposition
- Enter notes
- Complete task
Multi-channel tools:
- Voice: Mute, hold, transfer, conference
- SMS: Templates, canned responses, MMS
- Chat: File sharing, co-browse
- Email: Templates, attachments
🛠️ Features You Use
| Feature | Purpose | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Notifications | Alert for new tasks | Every task |
| State Management | Control availability | Throughout day |
| Customer History | See past interactions | Every contact |
| Canned Responses | Quick message templates | SMS/Chat tasks |
| Call Controls | Hold, mute, transfer | Voice calls |
| Disposition Codes | Categorize interactions | Every task |
| Internal Chat | Team communication | As needed |
| Knowledge Base | Find answers | Several times/day |
💡 Pro Tips
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Learn them to work faster
- Canned Responses: Customize your favorites
- Status Codes: Use specific break reasons
- Notes: Always document important details
- Transfers: Warm transfer when possible
Connie Platform Admin: Supporting All CBOs
🎯 Your Primary Jobs
| When I need to... | So that I can... | Connie helps with... |
|---|---|---|
| Manage CBO accounts | Provide platform support | Account provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting |
| Monitor platform health | Ensure service quality | System dashboards, alerts, performance metrics |
| Support CBO admins | Enable their success | Training, documentation, direct support |
| Handle escalations | Resolve complex issues | Advanced tools, backend access, vendor coordination |
🔧 Platform Management Tools
- Multi-tenant account management
- Platform-wide analytics
- Service health monitoring
- Billing and usage tracking
- Security and compliance tools
🎯 Quick Reference: Who Does What?
| Task | Platform Admin | CBO Admin | CBO Manager | CBO Agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create CBO Account | ✅ | - | - | - |
| Add Phone Numbers | ✅ | ✅ | - | - |
| Configure Channels | ✅ | ✅ | - | - |
| Create Users | ✅ | ✅ | View Only | - |
| Assign Skills | - | ✅ | ✅ | - |
| Monitor Real-time | ✅ | View | ✅ | - |
| Handle Tasks | - | - | Emergency | ✅ |
| Run Reports | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Own Stats |
| System Config | ✅ | - | - | - |
| Get Support | Provide | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
📚 Role-Specific Resources
📊 CBO Admin
👥 CBO Manager
🎯 Find Your Next Step
First time here? Start with your role tab above to understand what you can do.
Ready to implement? Check the setup checklists and feature guides for your role.
Need help? Every role has access to the Connie Care Team - find the support link in your dashboard.