Support dashboards in Sage CRM provide a centralized view of your customer service operations, helping your team track key metrics, manage cases efficiently, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through configuring support dashboards in Sage CRM to maximize productivity and visibility.
Step 1: Understand the Purpose of Support Dashboards
Before you start building dashboards, take a moment to define your goals. A well-designed support dashboard should:
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Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as response times and case resolution rates.
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Display real-time data to help your team prioritize tasks.
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Provide insights into customer service trends and team performance.
Explore the benefits of Sage CRM dashboards.
Step 2: Access the Dashboard Configuration Area
To begin configuring support dashboards in Sage CRM:
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Log in to your Sage CRM account.
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Navigate to the My CRM or Team CRM tab, depending on whether you’re creating a personal or shared dashboard.
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Click on the Dashboard option in the navigation menu.
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Select Create New Dashboard to start building your custom view.
Step 3: Add Dashboard Gadgets
Sage CRM dashboards are made up of gadgets, which are widgets that display specific data. Follow these steps to add gadgets to your dashboard:
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Click the Add Gadget button.
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Choose a gadget type based on your needs, such as:
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List Gadget: Displays a list of cases, customers, or tasks.
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Chart Gadget: Visualizes data with bar graphs, pie charts, or line charts.
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Web Gadget: Embeds external web content, such as customer feedback tools.
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Configure the gadget by selecting a data source (e.g., customer service cases) and applying filters (e.g., open cases or cases assigned to a specific team member).
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Save your gadget and position it on the dashboard.
Learn more about Sage CRM gadgets.
Step 4: Customize Your Dashboard Layout
A clear and organized layout enhances usability. Use these tips to customize your dashboard:
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Arrange Gadgets Logically: Place high-priority gadgets, such as open case lists or urgent tickets, at the top.
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Resize Gadgets: Adjust the size of each gadget to balance the dashboard visually.
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Group Related Gadgets: Keep similar metrics together, such as response time charts and case volume trends.
Step 5: Set Up Filters for Real-Time Insights
Filters allow users to view specific subsets of data quickly. For support dashboards, consider adding filters for:
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Case Status: Open, closed, or pending cases.
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Priority Levels: High, medium, or low-priority tickets.
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Assigned Users: Cases assigned to individual team members.
Filters can be added when configuring gadgets or as standalone options on the dashboard.
Step 6: Share the Dashboard with Your Team
Once your dashboard is ready, share it with your team to improve collaboration:
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Click the Dashboard Settings icon.
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Choose Share Dashboard and select the users or teams you want to grant access.
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Assign appropriate permissions, such as view-only or edit access.
Step 7: Monitor and Optimize Your Dashboard
Dashboards are most effective when regularly reviewed and updated. Encourage your team to:
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Provide feedback on the dashboard’s layout and content.
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Suggest additional metrics or gadgets that would improve visibility.
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Review dashboard performance to ensure it aligns with business goals.
Read more about optimizing Sage CRM dashboards.
Conclusion
Configuring support dashboards in Sage CRM empowers your team with real-time data and actionable insights to deliver outstanding customer service. By following this step-by-step guide, you can create a dashboard that enhances efficiency, monitors key metrics, and drives customer satisfaction.
Ready to start building your dashboard? Contact us for expert guidance or additional training.