Most contact centers obsess over AHT and CSAT, but Luke Jamieson argues these metrics only tell the story after the damage is done. The real problems often start earlier. Poor audio, unstable networks, and device issues can derail a call long before an agent ever speaks.

That’s why Luke champions CX observability. It uncovers the upstream technical friction that quietly shapes customer experience.

In this episode, he breaks down what Operata learned from analysing 148,000 customer calls, how these insights reshape performance models, and why AI is redefining the agent’s role.