Support Deflection with Escalation

Answer common issues instantly; route edge cases to the right place.

Outcome at a Glance

Who it’s for: Support, success, and operations teams. What you’ll achieve: High deflection on repeat questions (with citations ON), safe handoffs for exceptions, and a continuously improving support loop. Time to first win: 45–60 minutes.


Why it Matters

  • Faster answers, fewer tickets: Grounded responses resolve questions instantly and reduce ticket volume.

  • Safer boundaries: Clear “no answer” messaging and escalation flows preserve trust and compliance.

  • Continuous improvement: Weekly content revisions turn gaps into new documentation.

Delphi becomes your front line for support — answering what it can, flagging what it can’t, and learning from every case.


What You’ll Set Up

  • Mind — Upload policies, how-tos, and troubleshooting trees. Add Context and Publish Dates.

  • Mind Settings

    • Citations = Show: Links every answer to its verified source.

    • Message on No Answer: Defines safe fallback and escalation instructions.

  • Custom Instructions — Explain escalation rules: what Delphi should hand off, to whom, and via what channel.

  • Actions

    • Alert Triggered → Auto-response to policy-sensitive topics (refunds, outages, cancellations).

    • Routing Follow-ups → Tag or notify appropriate team members.

  • Alerts

    • Detect intent, compliance issues, or escalation signals (e.g., “urgent,” “not working,” “refund,” “breach”).

  • Integrations — Website Embed on Support/FAQ pages with Suggested Questions for self-service.


Build → Launch → Operate

Build (30–40 min)

  1. Upload Core Support Docs:

    • Top 20 FAQs

    • Key policies (refunds, cancellations, privacy, billing)

    • Step-by-step troubleshooting guides Add Context and Publish Dates for each item.

  2. Enable Citations & Safe Boundaries:

    • Turn Citations = Show in Mind Settings.

    • Add a Message on No Answer: “I don’t have enough information to answer that safely. I can help with [A/B/C]. If this is urgent or account-specific, please [escalation path].”

  3. Define Custom Instructions:

    • Specify when to escalate (refunds, downtime, security).

    • Name who to notify and via which channel (Slack, email, Zendesk).

  4. Set Up Alerts for Hot Topics:

    • “If user mentions ‘refund’ or ‘cancellation,’ tag as Refund Inquiry and trigger refund response.”

    • “If user says ‘site down,’ tag as Outage Alert and send status link.”

    • “If user mentions ‘urgent,’ tag as Escalation and notify ops.”

  5. Configure Actions:

    • A. Alert Triggered → Send Message (User): Policy-based response with link.

    • B. Alert Triggered → Notify Team: Sends Slack/email alert for follow-up.

    • C. Conversation Ended → Review Tag: Track unresolved or handoff cases.


Launch (10–15 min)

  1. Embed Delphi: Add on Support or FAQ pages with a short CTA: “Ask about policies, troubleshooting, or how-tos.”

  2. Activate Alerts & Actions:

    • Test refund, outage, and urgent triggers.

    • Confirm policy responses include citations and links.

  3. Verify “No Answer” Handling:

    • Ask a non-documented question to confirm Delphi shows fallback safely.

  4. Tagging & Tracking:

    • Use tags like Refund Inquiry, Outage Alert, Escalation, Unhandled, and Resolved.

    • These power future reports and Broadcasts.

Within an hour, your Delphi becomes a reliable support triage assistant — handling FAQs instantly and routing edge cases to humans safely.


Operate (Weekly, 30 min)

  • Review Conversations: Filter by unresolved or long threads. Revise answers or create new documents to fill gaps.

  • Audit Alerts: Check which triggers fired most (e.g., Refund vs Login Issues). Adjust keywords or add context.

  • Update Docs: Refresh Publish Dates and upload new versions as policies evolve.

  • Track Trends: Use tag data to identify what users struggle with most and which answers drive deflection.


Recipes (Copy → Tailor)

Message on No Answer

“I don’t have enough information to answer that safely. I can help with [A/B/C]. If this is urgent or account-specific, please [escalation path].”


Alert-Triggered Policy Reply

Trigger: Alert Triggered (keyword: “refund”) Action: Send Message (User) Message: “Here’s our refund policy, including steps and timelines: [link]. If your case is unique, reply ‘refund exception’ and I’ll escalate.”


Outage Notice

Trigger: Alert Triggered (keyword: “down,” “outage”) Action: Send Message (User) Message: “We’re investigating a temporary service issue. You can check live updates here: [status page link]. If you’re fully blocked, reply ‘urgent’ and I’ll flag it for review.”


Escalation Action

Trigger: Alert Triggered (keyword: “urgent,” “breach,” “security”) Action: Notify (Team) Message: “Urgent escalation: user {name} flagged {keyword}. Check thread [link].”


Tagging Actions for Insight

Trigger: Alert Triggered (any policy keyword) Action: Add Tag (User) Tags to use: Refund Inquiry, Billing Question, Outage Alert, Escalation, Unhandled Case.

This tagging system lets you track recurring issues, segment users for follow-ups, and target improvements in documentation.


Metrics to Watch

  • Deflection Rate: % of support questions answered without ticket creation.

  • Unanswered → Revised Trend: Decline indicates documentation improving.

  • Alert Volume by Topic: Top drivers of user support demand.

  • Time-to-First Response: Should remain near-instant for FAQs.

  • Escalation Accuracy: % of alerts correctly routed to humans.


Troubleshooting

  • Users still open tickets: Strengthen first-line responses; make escalation path clear; ensure visible citations.

  • Policy confusion: Simplify copy; add examples; update Publish Date for clarity.

  • Too many alerts: Narrow keywords; add cooldown window (e.g., one trigger per session).

  • Missed escalations: Check Custom Instructions; ensure Alert → Notify mapping is correct.


Pre-Flight Checklist

  • Policies, how-tos, and troubleshooting guides uploaded with Context + Publish Date.

  • Citations = ON and Message on No Answer configured.

  • Custom Instructions for escalation set (who, how, when).

  • Alert Triggered Actions active for hot topics (refund, outage, urgent).

  • Website Embed live on Support/FAQ pages.

  • Weekly Review & Revise slot scheduled.


In Practice

Your Delphi becomes a high-trust support layer — grounded in real policy, ready to triage exceptions, and constantly improving through feedback loops. Every alert becomes both an action and a learning opportunity.

“If someone mentions a refund, tag them as Refund Inquiry and send the policy instantly. If they say ‘exception,’ escalate automatically.” That’s Delphi running your support frontline — fast, consistent, and always learning.

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