Team Collaboration

Team Inbox Management

Set up a shared team inbox that enables seamless collaboration, efficient customer support, and better team coordination on WhatsApp.

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Beginner
Team Management

Key Features

Everything you need for effective team collaboration

Shared Conversations

All team members can see and respond to customer messages

Benefits:

  • No missed messages
  • Seamless handoffs
  • Consistent responses
  • Team collaboration

Role Management

Assign different roles and permissions to team members

Benefits:

  • Admin controls
  • Agent permissions
  • Manager oversight
  • Custom roles

Auto-Assignment

Automatically assign conversations to available agents

Benefits:

  • Load balancing
  • Skill-based routing
  • Round-robin distribution
  • Priority queuing

Performance Analytics

Track team performance and customer satisfaction metrics

Benefits:

  • Response times
  • Resolution rates
  • Customer ratings
  • Team productivity

Team Roles & Permissions

Define clear roles and responsibilities for your team

Admin

Full access to all features and settings

Permissions:

  • Manage team members and roles
  • Configure system settings
  • View all conversations and analytics
  • Manage integrations and workflows
  • Access billing and account settings

Responsibilities:

  • System administration
  • Team management
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance oversight

Manager

Oversee team performance and handle escalations

Permissions:

  • View team performance metrics
  • Handle escalated conversations
  • Manage team schedules
  • Access conversation analytics
  • Create and edit canned responses

Responsibilities:

  • Team supervision
  • Quality assurance
  • Escalation handling
  • Performance monitoring

Agent

Handle customer conversations and provide support

Permissions:

  • Respond to assigned conversations
  • Use canned responses
  • Tag conversations
  • Transfer conversations to other agents
  • View customer history

Responsibilities:

  • Customer support
  • Issue resolution
  • Information gathering
  • Escalation when needed

Setup Process

Follow these steps to set up your team inbox

1

Create Your Team

Add team members and define their roles

Key Actions:

  • Invite team members via email
  • Assign roles (Admin, Manager, Agent)
  • Set up department or skill groups
  • Configure team member permissions
  • Set up working hours and availability
2

Configure Inbox Settings

Set up how conversations are managed

Key Actions:

  • Enable auto-assignment rules
  • Set up conversation routing
  • Configure notification preferences
  • Set up business hours
  • Create canned responses and templates
3

Set Up Workflows

Create automated workflows for common scenarios

Key Actions:

  • Create escalation rules for complex queries
  • Set up auto-responses for off-hours
  • Configure follow-up reminders
  • Set up conversation tagging system
  • Create approval workflows for sensitive issues
4

Train Your Team

Ensure your team knows how to use the system effectively

Key Actions:

  • Provide training on CMzon features
  • Create team guidelines and best practices
  • Set up regular team meetings
  • Create knowledge base for common issues
  • Establish quality standards and KPIs
5

Monitor and Optimize

Track performance and continuously improve

Key Actions:

  • Monitor team performance metrics
  • Gather customer feedback
  • Identify bottlenecks and issues
  • Optimize workflows based on data
  • Regular team performance reviews

Best Practices

Proven strategies for effective team inbox management

Use Clear Naming Conventions

Establish consistent naming for conversations, tags, and team members.

💡 Use format like "CustomerName - IssueType" for conversation titles

Set Response Time SLAs

Define clear response time expectations for different types of inquiries.

💡 Aim for under 5 minutes for urgent issues, 1 hour for general inquiries

Use Canned Responses

Create templates for common responses to ensure consistency and speed.

💡 Create templates for greetings, common questions, and closing messages

Tag Conversations

Use tags to categorize conversations and track different types of issues.

💡 Use tags like "billing", "technical", "sales", "urgent" for easy filtering

Escalate When Needed

Know when to escalate complex issues to managers or specialists.

💡 Set up clear escalation triggers and procedures for your team

Monitor Team Workload

Ensure work is distributed evenly and no team member is overwhelmed.

💡 Use auto-assignment features and regular check-ins to balance workload

Ready to Set Up Your Team Inbox?

Start building a collaborative customer support team that delivers exceptional service.