Talk Time: The Contact Centre Podcast
Greatest Hits: How to Create a Culture of Learning in Contact Centres with Chris Rainsforth
March 20, 2024
Chris Rainsforth, Director of The Forum, joins Sean McIver to reveal the significance of fostering, supporting, and empowering contact centre professionals, professionalising the industry, and using technology to enhance customer service. They also cover the future of the industry and the role AI plays in growing super agents.
Chris Rainsforth, Director of The Forum, joins Sean McIver to reveal the significance of fostering, supporting, and empowering contact centre professionals, professionalising the industry, and using technology to enhance customer service. They also cover the future of the industry and the role AI plays in growing super agents.

Chris is an esteemed customer contact specialist with an illustrious career spanning over fifteen years in the industry. Having worked in both in-house and outsourced contact centres, Chris has garnered extensive experience and expertise. With a strong operational management background at Verint and eg solutions, Chris has been instrumental in developing comprehensive training programs and cross-customer development initiatives to establish industry best practices.

Chris has a remarkable track record of successfully implementing transformative change programs across multiple sites, diverse cultures, and various communication channels on a global scale. Their ability to navigate and excel in these dynamic environments has solidified Chris as a thought leader in the field. Moreover, Chris is sought after as a keynote speaker, leveraging his vast knowledge and experience to deliver impactful training workshops, engage in insightful discussions, and captivate audiences at large-scale conferences and events.


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