Abstract: Programs and methods involve structuring categories coherently such that a single categorization scheme may be used to perform multiple business process steps. A method of responding to a received message includes analyzing content of a received message to select which of a plurality of predefined categories relates to the received message. Each predefined category has response information linked to it. If a first of a number of predefined computer-executable response modules is executed, then the first module executes using at least a first part of the response information linked to the selected category. If a second of the number of predefined computer-executable response modules is executed, then the second module executes using at least a second part of the response information linked to the selected category.

Abstract: An improved user interface improves call center agent responsiveness by persistently (i.e., without interruption) displaying key information at fixed locations in an integrated user interface. The integrated user interface may be partitioned into physical areas on the agent's display screen. While some areas of the agent's display screen may rapidly change, at least one area in a reserved location may persistently display a collection of interaction-specific information that the call center agent can view at all times during a call/chat/email session. The user interface persistently displays each piece of key information at a reserved and unchanging physical location on the agent's screen.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method for providing a scratchpad window in a graphical user interface (GUI) while using an application that manages an interaction between an agent and an individual. Upon entry of a first selection made by the agent in an application window used by the application and displayed in the GUI to the agent during the interaction with the individual, the method includes displaying the scratchpad window in the GUI and accepting input from the agent that is entered as information into the scratchpad window. Upon entry of a second selection made by the agent in the application window within the GUI, the method further includes importing the information contained within the scratchpad window into a data-entry area of the application window.

Abstract: An agent or customer representative can use a graphical user interface (GUI) when the agent is in contact with one or more customers. In a computer-implemented method for providing navigational aids to the GUI for an interaction center, the method can include displaying the GUI with a work area for an agent and a navigation area. The navigation area can include a standard section with multiple links defined for the agent at a supervisory level and a personalized section of the navigation bar. The personalized section can include one or more links selected by the agent at an agent level from a list of links compiled for the agent in the supervisory level.