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It’s all about context stupid! Why most businesses fail to take this into account

Beyond Philosophy

They were asking for the account number right off the bat. The senior managers thought customers would be ready to present their account numbers upon getting through the call center queue. The quicker the call center employee had the account number, the faster they could resolve the issue and have their employee process another call.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of April 29, 2024

ShepHyken

For context, these are the customers who continue to buy from you over and over again, and should account for the majority of your total sales. This article includes five ways to manage the VIP experience, and of course, there’s technology, personalization, and more. Years ago, the term “Big Data” became popular.

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Guest Post: How to Create Massive Customer Surplus through Memorable Onboarding & Obsessive Service

ShepHyken

Step 3: Due to your generosity, personalized advisory, and ability to identify and solve their problems for free up-front, they decide to sign up with you five days later. You give them your personal cell so they can text you anytime with any issues, big or small. . No problem. Conclusion.

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Who Is To Blame For Poor Service?

ShepHyken

I wasn’t sure what, but the amount of time he spent talking to the person on the other end of the intercom took much longer than it should have. I waited for the person to welcome me and ask what I wanted. After several minutes, I realized something else was going on. Eventually, he pulled around to get his food. It was now my turn.

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3 In-Person Conferences to Attend Before 2021 Ends

ChurnZero

A year has gone by since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered doors to in-person conferences, and the industry responded accordingly by converting most live events into virtual experiences. In response, some organizations have slatted in-person events for the tail end of 2021. . SaaStr Annual 2021 – September 27-29, 2021 San Mateo, CA.

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Give the gift of personal growth to your contact center agents

Customer Service Life

My coaching program puts a spin on an individual’s wellness through the lens of customer service with the intention of personal growth. Ongoing self-care & work-care discovery exercises that help set intentions and hold the individual accountable. Creating a Workplace Culture of Self-Care Starts With You Workshop .

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3 In-Person Conferences to Attend Before 2021 Ends

ChurnZero

A year has gone by since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered doors to in-person conferences, and the industry responded accordingly by converting most live events into virtual experiences. In response, some organizations have slatted in-person events for the tail end of 2021. . SaaStr Annual 2021 – September 27-29, 2021 San Mateo, CA.