Resources

A session at SWPP with Damon Spurlock from Fabletics on how small assumption changes can force real decisions before their impact is fully visible. At SWPP, the conversation shifted quickly away from forecasting accuracy and toward something more practical: how decisions are made as assumptions begin to change. Teams are increasingly being asked to evaluate questions such as whether hiring can be delayed, what the true cost of a higher service level might be, or how sensitive

By Karen Elliott, CEO/Cofounder, Cinareo AI is starting to show up more in workforce management and capacity planning. As new capabilities emerge, it is clear that the industry is exploring how these technologies can enhance planning workflows in practical ways. This is an exciting development. At the same time, capacity planning sits in a unique category of decision-making, one where precision, transparency, and repeatability are essential. Planning models inform real-world

Capacity planning often looks solid on paper, yet breaks down when real-world pressures are applied. As complexity increases, timelines compress, and executive scrutiny intensifies, many organizations find their planning outputs no longer inspire confidence or hold up when decisions matter most. This session brings together executive and practitioner perspectives to examine why capacity planning struggles in practice and how experienced leaders respond. Rather than focusing o

A leader-level discussion on uncovering the hidden risks in your staffing plans, cost forecasts, and service commitments. What You'll Learn Shrinkage is one of the most influential drivers of contact center performance, yet it is often treated as a single, blended assumption. For senior leaders, this simplification quietly introduces risk into staffing plans, cost forecasts, and service commitments. When assumptions don’t match reality, the gap creates immediate exposure: sta