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ATA National Conference 2010 — 15 Sep 2010 to 17 Sep 2010

15-17 September 2010, Gold Coast Marriott Resort
We're pleased to announce that the 2010 conference agenda is now available online. For full details, visit the conferece website listed below for the complete program.

And right now, we're offering early bird rates which will save you over $100 per delegate!
More Information >>
Attached File >> ATA2010brochure.pdf

Contact
Phone: 02 9555 5940
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Email:
Website: ATA National Conference

ATA National Awards Night — 17 Sep 2010

7.00 for 7.30pm - midnight
Gold Coast Marriott Resort

The ATA National Awards Ceremony celebrates the pinnacle of achievement in the Australian contact centre industry. The evening of 17 September 2010 starts with drinks from 7pm, followed by the awards ceremony dinner at 7.30pm. The event is black tie, and will features fantastic entertainment throughout the evening.
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Contact
Phone: 02 9555 5940
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Website: ATA National Awards

ATA Professional Development: Workforce Management 1-2-3 — 11 Oct 2010 to 30 Nov 2010


9:00am - 5:00pm
TBC
The Art and Science of Forecasting, Scheduling, and Meeting Service Goals

This course teaches the basic workforce management fundamentals that are essential for all workforce planners to know and understand.

Topics include how to forecast, including a look at data collection/ interpretation and recommended forecasting techniques, steps for calculating staff requirements, and best practices in scheduling staff and meeting daily service goals.

This 2-day program is designed around case study problems that cover typical forecasting and scheduling scenarios, and the complications of skill-based routing, emails, and outbound calling.

Day 1
Module 1: Introduction to Workforce Management
Module 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Module 3: Forecasting Call Center Workload
Module 4: Planning Resource Requirements
Module 5: Understanding Staffing Tradeoffs

Day 2
Module 6: Scheduling Call Center Staff
Module 7: Managing Daily Schedules and Service
Module 8: Managing Attendance and Adherence
Module 9: End-of-Course Review and Assessment

Our Partner: The Call Center School is a Tennessee based company dedicated to the professional development of individuals in the call centre industry. They offer a comprehensive curriculum of training programs to fit the needs of all personnel in the call centre industry.

More Information >>
Attached File >> ATA WFM 1-2-3 Detailed Outline.pdf

Price
Members: $2,035.00 (GST Inclusive)
Non-Members: $2,535.00 (GST Inclusive)

Contact
Phone: 02 9906 6163
Fax: 02 9906 2155
Email:
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Past Events...

Back to School Week Challenge — 24 May 2010 to 28 May 2010


The ATA is pleased to launch the Back to School Week Challenge a fundraising initiative in support of Compass Youth Education to give underprivileged young Aussies the advantages, happiness and opportunities in life that an education can bring.
More Information >>
Attached File >> Back to School Challenge Sign-up Form.pdf
Attached File >> Back to School Challenge Case Studies.pdf
For further information contact Lee Worley, National Events Manager

Contact
Phone: 02 9906 6163
Fax: 02 9906 2155
Email:

ATA National Technology Roadshow — 11 May 2010 to 21 May 2010


9:00am - 5:00pm
Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
This one-day program is designed for contact centre industry professionals looking to maximize the return on their centre – attendees will gain insight into how to deliver a better customer experience and effectively engage employees through technology.
With an interactive program attendees will have the opportunity to learn and exchange
information with like minded peers on many of the common issues and challenges facing contact centres today – what do consumers think of their latest contact centre experience? How can we best utilise social media channels? How can we better engage our employees? How do we implement new technology effectively?
A range of topic areas will be shared through workshops and presentations from leading
industry specialists. This interactive program will be sure to enhance skills and knowledge for
both personal development and for in your centre.

WHO WILL BE ATTENDING?
Designed for Contact Centre industry professional – Centre Managers, Team Leaders, Operations Managers, future leaders and other industry professionals seeking to maximize the return of their centre
More Information >>
Attached File >> Roadshow Flyer May 10(1).pdf
Attached File >> Guest Speakers MAY10.doc

Price
Members: $395.00 (GST Inclusive)
Non-Members: $650.00 (GST Inclusive)

Contact
Phone: 02 9906 6163
Fax: 02 9906 2155
Email:
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Complaints Workshops 2010 with Robyn Reilly and Allison Collier — 2 Mar 2010 to 18 Mar 2010

Various Locations
Turn complaints into positive experiences for your customers
One of the most important skills required in running an effective customer service team or department is a team's ability to turn a difficult issue into a positive experience.
In this workshop, Robyn and Allison will provide an effective framework for understanding and dealing with difficult issues in a way that maximises the experience for customers and staff.

02 March Perth Perth Zoo
20 Labouchere Road, South Perth

04 March Melbourne RACV Club
501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

11 March Adelaide National Wine Centre
Corner Botanic and Hackney Rd’s, Adelaide

12 March Hobart Tasmanian Technopark
Innovation Drive, Dowsing Point, Hobart

16 March Sydney Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour
17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney

18 March Brisbane Rydges Southbank
Cnr Grey & Glenelg Streets, South Bank, Brisbane

Attached File >> complaint invite - ATA.pdf

Contact
Phone: 03 9605 4900
Fax:
Email:
Website: for more information and to register click here

National Annual General Meeting — 28 Jan 2010

Time: 10.00am
Venue: ATA National Office, Level 3, 55 Chandos St, St Leonards NSW
To coincide with the AGM, the election of 2 National Board Directors is also being held, with the elected Directors to be announced at the AGM. The National Board of Directors elections are based on a voting system with positions being held for a term of 3 years. The two Directors retiring at the AGM, Malcolm Angell and Derek Finch, are eligible to seek re-election to the Board.

To be eligible to stand for election you must be a current financial member of the ATA.

More Information >>
Attached File >> ATA DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS 2010.doc

Contact
Phone: 02 9906 6163
Fax: 02 9906 2155
Email:

ATA Workforce Planning for Contact Centres — 13 Oct 2009 to 27 Oct 2009


8:45am for 9:00am - 4:30pm
Perth I Adelaide I Brisbane I Sydney I Melbourne
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
This one-day program is designed for those responsible for producing higher levels of performance and efficiency within the contact centre.
With an interactive program attendees will have the opportunity learn and exchange information with like minded peers on many of the common issues and challenges facing workforce planning and forecasting today.
A range of topic areas will be shared by industry practitioners through case studies, workshop,
presentations and Q&A session. This interactive program will be sure to enhance skills and
knowledge for both personal development and for maximising the performance in your
centre.

WHO WILL BE ATTENDING?
Anyone responsible for maximizing contact centre performance through workforce management
and forecasting practices such as Team Leaders, Managers, Workforce Planners, Schedules and
Resource Managers.

DATES & VENUES:
Perth
Tuesday, 13 October
Perth Convention Centre
21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth

Adelaide
Thursday, 15 October
Hotel Richmond
128 Rundle Mall, Adelaide

Brisbane
Tuesday, 20 October
The Sebel King Georges Square
Cnr Ann & Roma St, Brisbane

Sydney
Tuesday, 27 October
Vibe Hotel North Sydney
88 Alfred St, Milsons Point

Melbourne
Thursday, 29 October
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
328 Flinders St, Melbourne
More Information >>
Attached File >> WFP Flyer Oct 2009.pdf

Price
Members: $395.00 (GST Inclusive)
Non-Members: $650.00 (GST Inclusive)

Contact
Phone: 02 9906 6163
Fax: 02 9906 2155
Email:
Book Online >>

ATA National Awards Night — 18 Sep 2009

7:00pm - Midnight
Doltone House- Jones Bay Wharf Pyrmont
Hosted by Chris Bath, Channel 7 news anchor and co-host of ‘Sunday Night’.
The ATA National Awards Ceremony celebrates the pinnacle of achievement in the Australian contact centre industry.
The evening of 18 September 2009 starts with drinks from 7pm, followed by the awards ceremony and dinner at 7:30pm. The event is black tie, and features awesome entertainment by Sydney’s ‘Everyday People Band’.
Attached File >> National Awards Night Flyer and registration.pdf

Contact
Phone: 02 9555 5940
Fax: 02 9555 5949
Email:

ATA National Conference and Awards 2009 — 16 Sep 2009 to 18 Sep 2009

Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont Point Sydeny
The program for the 2009 National Conference has now been distributed and available for view on the conference website.

More Information >>
Early Bird Rates ally to 30th June 2009

Contact
Phone: 02 9555 5940
Fax: 02 9555 5949
Email:
Website: ATA National Conference and Awards