Common Issues and Solutions
Low Success Rate
Symptoms:- Fewer calls achieve desired outcome
- High “unsuccessful” disposition
- Review conversation logs for failed calls
- Identify where conversations break down
- Check if callers are asking unexpected questions
| Finding | Action |
|---|---|
| Agent misunderstands requests | Improve prompt clarity |
| Missing information | Expand Knowledge Base |
| Wrong branch taken (Convo Flow) | Refine conditions |
| Caller frustration | Improve tone/empathy in prompt |
High Transfer Rate
Symptoms:- Many calls end in transfer
- Humans are overloaded
- What triggers transfers?
- Are they appropriate escalations?
- Could the agent handle these?
| Finding | Action |
|---|---|
| Legitimate escalations | Transfer rate is appropriate |
| Agent can’t answer questions | Add to Knowledge Base |
| Agent gives up too easily | Adjust prompt instructions |
| Caller requests human | Improve agent experience |
Short Call Duration
Symptoms:- Calls end very quickly
- Low engagement
- Are callers hanging up?
- Are end conditions triggering too early?
- Is the greeting off-putting?
| Finding | Action |
|---|---|
| Poor greeting | Improve opening |
| Immediate hang-up | Check voice/audio quality |
| Misunderstood intent | Improve understanding |
| Too aggressive end conditions | Relax end call triggers |
Very Long Calls
Symptoms:- Calls exceeding expected duration
- Rambling conversations
- Is the agent getting stuck in loops?
- Is it asking too many questions?
- Is caller unable to get answers?
| Finding | Action |
|---|---|
| Loops in Convo Flow | Fix workflow logic |
| Agent too verbose | Shorten responses |
| Caller can’t get answer | Improve Knowledge Base |
| No clear path to resolution | Add more direct paths |
Low Satisfaction Scores
Symptoms:- Post-call metrics show unhappy callers
- Read transcripts of low-scoring calls
- Identify frustration points
- Note specific complaints
| Finding | Action |
|---|---|
| Agent sounds robotic | Improve prompt for naturalness |
| Answers are wrong | Fix Knowledge Base |
| Process is frustrating | Simplify workflow |
| Agent doesn’t empathize | Add empathy instructions |
Optimization Cycle
Follow this continuous improvement process:A/B Testing
To test improvements:- Create a new agent version with changes
- Split traffic between old and new
- Compare metrics
- Roll out winner
Quick Wins
Improvements that often help:| Quick Win | Impact |
|---|---|
| Add more FAQ to KB | Better answers |
| Shorten agent responses | Faster calls |
| Add empathy phrases | Better satisfaction |
| Fix pronunciation issues | Clearer communication |
| Improve greeting | Better engagement |

