Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Customer centricity requires strategy to cultivate a culture that puts the Customer at the center of everything you do. As the third in our series of nine posts looking at the different parts of the organization contributing to Customer centricity, let’s look at: Customer Strategy.

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ClearAction

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Customer Centric Decisions Lynn Hunsaker. Do you have a customer-focus creed? In the conference room of a company I visited recently a poster served as a clear reminder for customer centric decision-making. Reminder badge cards or posters such as this are great for building a customer centric culture.

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ClearAction

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Customer Centric Culture Lynn Hunsaker. What Does it Mean to be Customer-centric? To have the customer’s best interests as the focus of your attention — not to be pre-occupied in your own interests at the customer’s expense. There’s a myth that talking often to your customers (sales, service, surveys, etc.)

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 5, 2015

There have been many great stories in the past couple of months about airlines doing what was right by their Customers. We can all learn a little about Customer centricity when we look at these examples from three major carriers in the US. Southwest Attacks Its Late Problem Head-on with Its Customers.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 12, 2015

In my SlideShare presentation, “ Customer Are Irrational, Stop Fighting it ,” I define the customer experience as: A Customer Experience is an interaction between and organization and a customer as perceived through a Customer’s conscious and subconscious mind. Please click here to learn more.

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Education Services Group

JULY 5, 2022

I was lucky enough to attend The Customer Conference Europe 2022 in London, and after taking in what was a very full two days of information, thoughts, opinions, and interaction, I’ve untangled all that I experienced and observed to come away with five key points that really resonated: 1. Customer Success is not one-size-fits-all.

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ijgolding

DECEMBER 3, 2014

During these conversations, it has become abundantly clear that those who know a lot about Legal and Accounting firms are concerned that they are amongst the most ‘un-customer centric’ organisations on the planet. These industries are often populated by businesses who THINK they are already customer focussed. They are not alone.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Watch out this space as in a subsequent blog we’ll give advice on the different ways to change a habit… Blogs CEM CEO Conferences consultants consumer behaviour customer Customer Analysis customer behavior Customer Behaviour customer centricity customer emotions customer engagement Customer experience customer experience books customer experience (..)

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 23, 2015

. “ Unlocking the Hidden Customer Experience: Short Stories of Remarkable Practices that Ensure Success” is designed to help organizations take their Customer Experience to the next level. If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following blogs: Four Ways to Get Customers to Do What You Want.

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ChurnZero

MARCH 3, 2020

Top 10 Must Attend Conferences in 2020 for Customer Success Professionals. I’m not talking about a vacation (although those days off are also oh so very important) but I’m talking about, stepping out of the office for a day or two to attend a conference. SaaStock North America Date: June 22-24, 2020 Location: San Francisco.

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Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. At Netomi, we deeply care about improving the customer experience. Can I Work a Customer Service Job from Home? Adrian Swinscoe.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Expectations are associated with our choice of vacation, the gifts we give and receive at the holidays, and the Customer Experiences we receive from the organization. To that end, however, I have t hree essential steps to avoiding disappointment this Holiday Season in your Customer Experience : 1.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Trust and the Customer Experience. Emotions are an important part of any customer experience. How a customer feels about the company is an integral part of their loyalty to it. Warn Customers of the dangers they face and encourage them to keep their data safe through strong passwords. Which ones do poorly?

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

By leveraging new technologies such as computer vision , virtual visits and self-service AI-driven solutions, companies have a huge opportunity to turn customers into brand advocates. This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience.

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ClearAction

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Acquisition Addiction’s Impact on Customer Experience ROI Lynn Hunsaker. Addiction to acquisition of customers is taking a toll on customer experience ROI. trillion dollars lost through customers switching suppliers every year in the USA is equivalent to the GDP of Canada or Italy? Did you know that 1.8

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

So what does this mean to my Customer Experience? In both of these examples of restaurants and casinos, there is great care and planning that goes into the experience for the guests. Finding these clues is essential to creating a Customer Experience that will surprise and delight your customers.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company. Mobile Payments Are the Future.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company. Mobile Payments Are the Future.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 14, 2015

This method is not the way to set up a relationship that is open and honest with your current and future customers. 2: Your Customer retention plan includes penalties or fines if they want to end the relationship. However, Customer Centricity puts the Customer first, not the organization.

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PeopleMetrics

JANUARY 20, 2015

I was at a conference once, riding a loud charter bus toward a free dinner. A great customer experience lives in a similar construct. It requires both a company and its customers to step outside of themselves. So, when that new customer shows up on your doorstep, it''s clear they came to the right place.

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Taylor Reach Group

MAY 24, 2018

At Taylor Reach Group, we have compiled a list with hundreds of expos, conferences and summits focused on the Call Center, Contact Center and/or Customer Experience. 2018 SWPP Annual Conference: June 4-6, Nashville, TN. Customer Contact – Europe: June 11-13, Dublin, Ireland. and Now What?’ of quality monitoring.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Reflective of the escalating focus on customer data, experiences, and relationships across all methods of communication and access, the role is rapidly evolving and morphing; however, there is general agreement regarding its significance in building and sustaining true value, planning capability, and enterprise customer-centricity.

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Taylor Reach Group

APRIL 25, 2018

At Taylor Reach Group, we have compiled a list with hundreds of expos, conferences and summits focused on the Call Center, Contact Center and/or Customer Experience. And learn more about exciting new technology that’s revolutionizing customer experience. CX Sydney – May 10, Sydney, Australia.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 24, 2014

At the time they began their Customer Experience improvement process, the concept was relatively new and largely untested. Downie compares their journey to “driving a snowplow for Customer Experience in Scotland.” Embracing the emotional parts of the Customer Experience right from the start.

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Education Services Group

OCTOBER 15, 2020

We were thrilled to sponsor the first annual BIG RYG Customer Success Conference, and have our own Vice President of Customer Success & Operations, Megan Macaluso , included in the list of impressive speakers! (If Madeline Evans, Digital Customer Success Manager. Thankfully they are all available now On-Demand !)

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 12, 2016

Here’s a summary which encapsulates the difference between satisfaction and loyalty as metrics, expressed by Susan Wyse of Snap Surveys in a June, 2012 post: “Customer Satisfaction is a measurement of customer attitudes regarding products, services, and brands. Customer Loyalty on the other hand has two definitions.

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PeopleMetrics

APRIL 28, 2015

conference organized by MoSA. Customer loyalty and customer retention are at risk. To adapt your bank, you need advanced awareness of your environment, so you can build a customer experience that can survive in it. This, after all, is the true definition of customer centricity).

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RapportBoost

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Did you miss this Customer Experience Update Webinar from the end of November? Read the transcript below: Nicholas Rodriguez: …the highest priorities for Contact Centers that focus on the customer. So, Talkdesk Enterprise Contact Center empowers companies to make their Customer Experience a competitive advantage.

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

My recent experiences with my cable company have been the complete opposite. This poor Customer Experience is one reason I now use Netflix more than my cable company. For those of you that don’t know, Net Promoter Score (NPS) represents the likelihood a Customer would recommend your product or service to other people (i.e.,

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ijgolding

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Over the last few weeks, I am saddened to confirm that I have been on the receiving end of some shocking customer experiences. Only recently, I wrote a post describing my shambolic experiences in Zimbabwe and South Africa. The most customer centric organisations in the world recognise and very much appreciate this fact.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Not only has technology changed the way we interact with customers, but it’s also massively changed the way we communicate with our peers within the industry. There are more customer experience management blogs and articles than ever before — not to mention the growing libraries of video and interactive content.

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JustCall

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The bar is raised so high that roughly 61% of customers would switch to another brand after a single bad customer service experience! In simple words, customers don’t give second chances. As such, it comes as no surprise that 56% of businesses aim to drive better customer service experiences.

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NobelBiz

JUNE 19, 2023

From monitoring agent performance and customer interactions to identifying emerging trends and addressing issues proactively, real-time monitoring is a game-changer. In this blog article, we’ll explore the transformative impact of real-time monitoring in call centers and how it can take customer experiences to new heights.

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Talkdesk

MAY 5, 2016

With years of combined experience attending hundreds of conferences, summits and trade shows, Talkdesk’s marketing team has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. We are hoping to mirror the ideal customer experience in our attendee experience for this event. Build Upon Your Customer-Centric Expertise.

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 14, 2015

So, as the various channels of your Experience expand, and more of your Customers exercise their option to contact you through another channel, consistency becomes even more important. It makes a consistent Customer Experience, through ALL of your channels including self-service, critical to maintaining the trust.

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Fonolo

MAY 22, 2019

They are part of the same organization that puts on the Customer Contact Week conference in Vegas. (If First, in their “Principal Findings” they wrote that “Despite the hype surrounding self-service technology, 64% of organizations believe customers should have easy access to a live agent.” customer experience.”.

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