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“We Deliver Amazing Customer Service”: The Difference Between Perception and Reality

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After they do a self-assessment, which is their perception, they should – if they haven’t already – survey their customers to discover their reality. They should learn firsthand what it’s like to be a customer. Some may be saying, “Shep, you’ve covered this before.” The power of spending time on the front line is undisputed!

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A Lofty Goal: Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company

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For now, you can guess. Cindy, from my office, had a customer service issue. Here are the steps she took to resolve the problem: She went to the company’s website and clicked on customer support. This is a perfect example of the modern customer support experience. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of November 6, 2023

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Consider this finding cited in the article: “48% of consumers become angry while communicating with customer service.” When a customer is upset and calls customer support, the problem happens long before the customer decides to contact the customer. I’m a fan of surveys, but only if they are done correctly.

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Aircall’s 2018 Customer Support Strategy Survey

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Plans, Predictions, Insights, and Opinions From 475 Customer Support Leaders. This survey provides a detailed (and timely) answer to a two-part question: What are the issues today’s customer support leaders care about the most? How are they designing their customer support strategies as a result?

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of March 18, 2024

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For years, I’ve said that customers are smarter than ever than ever. Our customer support agents need AI more than our customers. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. This is Dan’s take on it. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Guest Post: 14 Ways to Improve Customer Experience in Flexible Workspaces

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Foster Community and Networking Opportunities One of the main attractions of flexible workspaces is the opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals, so bring it!

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for the Week of August 7, 2023

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It involves nurturing positive relationships with customers to encourage repeat purchases, foster brand advocacy, and reduce customer churn. My Comment: I admit to geeking out over stats and finding in survey reports, and here you’ll find an extensive list of customer retention-related stats. in 2022 and 5.4%