Returning to an operational role after nearly four years in consulting was a major step toward creating real growth opportunities within South Africa’s rapidly expanding BPO sector. It also provided a chance to implement key strategies developed by BPESA to prepare the industry for accelerated growth.

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Evolution at Redial: A Journey of Transformation

Continuous Learning and Professional Growth

Since joining Redial, my journey has been a constant learning curve. The experiences I’ve gained have significantly contributed to both my professional and personal development, while offering deep insights into the evolving BPO landscape.

Commitment to Talent Development

What truly sets Redial apart is its unwavering commitment to nurturing its people and culture. From day one, we prioritized internal growth, starting with a team of 33 Redialers and no Operations Managers or Team Leaders.

Tangible Results: Promotions and Training

With the support of our global team in Mexico, we successfully transferred skills to the South African team. Within just four weeks, we promoted our first five Team Leaders. By November, we had promoted:

• 2 additional Supervisors
• 19 Team Leaders
• 2 Trainers
• 2 Operations Managers
• 1 IT Helpdesk Consultant
• 1 HR Assistant

A total of 26 promotions in just five months.

Key to Success: A Culture of Learning and Coaching

Our culture of continuous learning, coaching, and growth has been instrumental to our success. This commitment to upskilling not only enhanced individual capabilities but also significantly improved our service delivery in a short period of time.

7 Business Insights from 2023

2023 was a year of valuable lessons and important reminders. Here are 7 key insights that shaped my year at Redial:

1. Investing in people always pays off.
2. Organizational culture drives performance.
3. Leadership is built from within.
4. Adaptability is essential in a changing environment.
5. Global collaboration accelerates local growth.
6. Continuous training is a competitive advantage.
7. Social purpose fuels motivation and engagement.

Looking Ahead: Trends in the BPO Industry

As I look to the future of Redial and the BPO sector, I see several trends that will have a significant impact:

• Increased focus on automation and AI
• Renewed value in human talent
• Expansion into emerging markets
• Organizational culture as a key differentiator

Conclusion: Redial as a BPO Benchmark for 2024

Redial has reaffirmed my belief in the value of investing in people. By continuing to prioritize team well-being, develop talent, and adapt to industry dynamics, I’m confident that Redial will not only thrive but also set new benchmarks in the BPO industry in 2024. You can follow me at LinkedIn.

FAQ: Redial´s business journey: Insights and bold goals for 2024

1. What motivated the return to an operational role in the BPO sector?

After nearly four years in consulting, returning to an operational role was driven by the opportunity to create tangible growth within South Africa’s expanding BPO industry. It also allowed for the implementation of strategic initiatives developed by BPESA to support industry development.

2. How does Redial support employee growth and development?

Redial is deeply committed to nurturing its people and culture. The company emphasizes internal promotions, continuous learning, and coaching. In just five months, 26 team members were promoted, showcasing Redial’s dedication to growing talent from within.

3. What role did global collaboration play in Redial’s success?

Redial leveraged the expertise of its global team in Mexico to transfer skills to the South African team. This collaboration enabled rapid development and leadership promotions within the first few weeks of operations.

4. What are the key business insights learned in 2023?

Seven major insights emerged in 2023, including the importance of investing in people, building leadership internally, fostering a strong organizational culture, and embracing adaptability and continuous training as competitive advantages.

5. What trends are expected to shape the future of the BPO industry?

Key trends include increased automation and AI integration, a renewed focus on human talent, expansion into emerging markets, and the growing importance of organizational culture as a differentiator in service delivery and employee engagement.

Shoana Padayachee

BPO Executive. CX Professional. People Lead. Connector of People and Ideas.

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