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Understanding Root Causes in Zendesk Scorecards

Root causes in Zendesk scorecards provide detailed reasons for ratings, aiding in issue analysis.

What are root causes in Zendesk scorecards?

Root causes in Zendesk scorecards are detailed reasons provided by reviewers for their ratings. They help in understanding the specific issues affecting customer interactions. Reviewers can choose from predefined options or add freeform comments to explain their ratings.

By analyzing these root causes, you can gain insights into the underlying problems at both the team and agent levels, which can aid in targeted coaching and issue resolution.


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How do I set or change root causes in a Zendesk scorecard?

To set or change root causes in a Zendesk scorecard, navigate to the Users and Workspaces section and select Scorecards. From there, edit the category you want to modify. You can choose predefined options for root causes, decide if reviewers can…

How can I analyze root causes in Zendesk?

To analyze root causes in Zendesk, use the dashboards available in the Categories tab to access your ratings table. This allows you to identify specific problems at both the team and agent levels, facilitating targeted coaching and issue…

Can reviewers select multiple root causes in Zendesk scorecards?

Yes, reviewers can select multiple root causes in Zendesk scorecards if this option is enabled. When setting up or changing root causes, you have the flexibility to allow reviewers to choose more than one reason for their ratings. This feature is…

What options are available for prompting reviewers about root causes?

When setting up root causes in Zendesk scorecards, you can choose when reviewers are prompted to provide reasons. Options include prompting for all ratings, only for negative ratings, or for both negative and neutral ratings. This flexibility…

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