EP 12 - John Paladino on Navigating Staffing Strategies and Support Automation
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In this episode, John shares his journey of scaling up high-touch support for a small yet demanding customer in Dubai. He delves into the challenges of continuous training due to high staff turnover and how a proactive approach, involving rotating support staff, significantly reduced support requests.
Key Takeaways:
Proactive Problem-Solving: John highlights the importance of understanding customer needs and being proactive in addressing training issues to reduce support volume.
Strategic Staffing: He discusses his philosophy on hiring top talent and maintaining a lean support team, avoiding the need to double the headcount.
Leveraging Automation: The episode underscores the role of automation in scaling up support efficiently and ensuring consistency in service delivery.
Adapting to Customer Needs: John discusses how to scale up support in a way that aligns with the company's growth and complexity.
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