Quick answer
Choose a Score weights tool by three things: local processing, controllable output and clear failures. Weights determine what agents optimize; do not make every item equal.
Why it matters
A success/failure-only tool cannot help you isolate the cause.
Compliance/privacy/safety should be veto or high weight.
Step by step
- Define QA goals and observable behaviors before building a giant scorecard.
- Stratify samples by shift, channel and risk so they represent real problems.
- Calibrate scoring boundaries before ranking or performance decisions.
- Attribute issues to knowledge, process, system or people before choosing fixes.
Common mistakes
- Scoring without calibration makes managers incomparable.
- Sampling only easy tickets biases the result.
- Using QA as punishment makes agents hide context.
- Looking only at CSAT while ignoring resolution and rework.
Checklist
- Scorecard has behavioral anchors.
- Sampling has stratification rules.
- Calibration records disputed samples.
- Issues have owners and review dates.
Key facts
- Compliance/privacy/safety should be veto or high weight.
- Resolution quality outranks script fluency.
- Review weights quarterly so they do not go stale.
FAQ
Which Score weights tool should I use?
Choose a Score weights tool by three things: local processing, controllable output and clear failures. Weights determine what agents optimize; do not make every item equal.
How long does it take?
Usually 1-3 minutes; for intermittent issues, run 30 seconds and retest elsewhere.
Is data uploaded?
Runs locally and does not upload video/audio; extensions may still read the page.
Source: Qualtrics