Resolution Types in Guided Conversations

Within Capacity Guided Conversations, we offer the ability to specify the resolution type for a particular card/point in the conversation flow. This gives you the ability to explicitly denote that if a user were to reach that card in the flow, it should be considered the selected resolution. Thoughtful use of resolution types only improves the accuracy of the deflection rate calculations because they provide explicit signals to our system.

Resolution Types

Today, we only offer two specific types of resolutions, Escalation and Conversion. If a conversation session is completed and it does not reach a specified resolution, our system may rely on other implicit signals to determine if a deflection occurred.

Escalation - Select this type when it indicates a card that results in an escalation to a ticket, live chat, or some other interaction that isn't handled by the bot. While those are our recommendations, you have the ability to define an escalation in a way that makes sense to your organization.

Conversation - Select this type when it is a card that results in a conversion event as defined by you. This could be a lead form completion, an appointment booked, etc. Again, you have the ability to apply this resolution type in a way that makes sense to your organization.

Setting Resolution Type on Cards

For all of the applicable cards, we have added a new dropdown at the bottom of the card, allowing users to specify if the card should be considered one of three choices:

  • None - not a resolution card
  • Escalation
  • Conversion

There are two Capacity cards that are set with a resolution type of "Escalation" by default. They are the Helpdesk Ticket card and the Start a Live Chat card. Both of these cards, when added to a conversation flow, will be set to an escalation resolution by default but still have the ability to be changed.

Other Applicable Cards

The cards listed below have the Resolution Type dropdown as an option for selection. All of these cards are set to None by default.

  • App Action Card

  • Start a Workflow Card

  • Form Fill Card

  • Send an Email Card

  • Placeholder Card

  • Transfer Card

Impacts on Analytics

Setting resolution types on a specific card or cards in your guided conversations will provide you with additional insights in our reporting. By specifying the resolution type, we are able to provide you with insights for escalation rates, conversion rates, and even a more accurate representation of deflection rates.

Without setting specific resolution types within your conversations, you will miss out on some important insights into how users interact with your guided conversations.




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