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Deepening the connection between your customers and your brand should be your top priority when implementing an omnichannel customer experience strategy. Our latest blog explores how to do that MORE
Quality assurance does more than ensure regulatory compliance, it helps contact centers deliver the best outcomes for customers. Read our blog for tips on optimizing QA practices MORE
254 Technician dispatches, known colloquially as “truck rolls,” are considered a necessary evil for many service organizations. If a customer has a need for service, the organization must dispatch a technician to deal with the issue, whether they like it or not. And they don’t like it. MORE
During the CallMiner LISTEN UK 2021 Virtual Series, we had the honor of announcing the LISTEN UK 2021 Award winners. Read more about the successes of African Bank, British Gas and Hoist Finance UK MORE
The continued shift from on-premises to SaaS-based cloud offerings extends across businesses and industries of all sizes. MORE
I downgraded one of my online subscriptions recently. I noticed in the process that not only did the platform tell me about all the features and benefits I would lose access to by downgrading, but they put it in red typeface AND had me check off a box for each item I was losing. MORE
The following Q&A is part of a series on creating a sustainable work-from-home contact center. Each post examines a vital technology that supports contact centers in the transition to a permanent remote-work model. MORE
A lot of the behavioral sciences can feel intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Five Rules Podcast Series is our attempt at giving you an easy entry point into the complex and messy world of Behavioral Science. The concepts behind behavioral science are powerful stuff. MORE
Is your team dealing with increased irritability from customers? Do your people struggle to get angry customers to back down? If so, have your employees watch this video before they talk to their next angry customer. MORE
What tactics do you use in your pricing strategy? There are various ways, such as running promos like “buy one, get one free,” or branding it into your customers’ minds like “everyday low prices.” MORE
One might view the rigor and structure of a health authority inspection (i.e. an FDA audit) as a strange tool to use within the contact center space, but Jaedeanne Shaver and her team did exactly that in Alcon’s US Customer Service department and have been reaping the rewards ever since. MORE
In my early career, I never thought I could fire a customer. I felt like if a customer wanted to be a customer, I should let them. However, I have changed my opinion over the years. MORE
What do the European Super League failure, vaccine passports, and businesses trying to dodge taking political sides have in common. They are all part of three news stories that, believe it or not, give you insight into improving your Customer Experience. MORE
Keeping your staff motivated and satisfied in their work is vital to contact center performance. Studies show that agent engagement is linked to increased profitability, better employee performance, employee retention, and employee empowerment. MORE
This past weekend I helped a friend of mine and served as the maître d for an event of 200 people that he was hosting (it was great to get back to my “banquet” roots). MORE
What do Facebook, a COVID19 prediction model, and Bronx Honda all have in common? All three were specifically referenced in a recent announcement by the Federal Trade Commission aimed to encourage “truth, fairness and equity” in the use of AI. MORE
The sudden shift from on-premise to work-from-home (WFH) last year was an eye-opening experience for contact centers and employees alike. MORE
Remote Work. Work from Home. Work from Anywhere. I don’t think these are pandemic or trendy business practices. Many organizations embraced remote work teams prior to Covid, but what an acceleration! I think these strategies will continue to be a part of our culture moving forward. MORE
Visual Assistance is Powerful – If Adopted. Visual Assistance is an increasingly popular technology that enables enterprises to provide remote support to end users. MORE
It’s no secret that truck rolls are a necessary evil for the service industry. Yes, they cost a lot. Absolutely, your customers aren’t happy to wait for service. Of course, in-person contact puts employees and customers at risk. Sure, they divert your workforce from more strategic tasks. . MORE
Mark your Calendars for October 4 – 8, 2021, because we’re celebrating National Customer Service Week! This year’s theme is, Celebrating the Heart of Service. And I’m facilitating five online video sessions!!! MORE
The other day I got a voicemail message from someone who sounded like they had a mouth full of marbles. I couldn’t understand most of what she said, and she spoke so quickly that each word just bled into the next. I even played the message back hoping to catch what I missed the first time. MORE
GET MORE IDEAS LIKE THIS. Now you can give your employees even more great skills for delivering the best customer experience and for handling difficult customer situations. Sign up for my email list and learn specific tips, approaches, and phrases to help your employees help your customers. MORE
Many companies fail to take the human factors into consideration. My belief is that any business must “ always do what’s in the best interest of the customer ”. You’ve heard me say that countless times on my blog. Technology Certainly Has Its Merits, But…. MORE
For too long, contact center leaders have been trying to operate their business with one arm tied behind their backs. MORE
Customer centricity is a term that has been around for a number of years, but what does it mean in a business-to-business environment and how do we turn the words into a change in the way in which our businesses are run? Alan Thompson. MORE
The world of contact center training is complicated. Trainers are responsible for helping the onboarding process run smoothly for new agents by delivering the best possible training program tailored to the training class and industry. MORE
For Jack Cooper University , I produced a ten week conflict resolution training. Jack Cooper’s managers are ready to preempt escalations and manage conflict. Here’s our week eight video training. I loved every minute of this interactive training project! MORE
The pandemic was the catalyst that pushed many service organizations to re-think the way they interact with customers. MORE
Beyond Philosophy
JUNE 11, 2021
In my early career, I never thought I could fire a customer. I felt like if a customer wanted to be a customer, I should let them. However, I have changed my opinion over the years.
Fonolo
JUNE 17, 2021
Keeping your staff motivated and satisfied in their work is vital to contact center performance. Studies show that agent engagement is linked to increased profitability, better employee performance, employee retention, and employee empowerment.
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Contact Center Pipeline
JUNE 14, 2021
The following Q&A is part of a series on creating a sustainable work-from-home contact center. Each post examines a vital technology that supports contact centers in the transition to a permanent remote-work model.
Myra Golden Media
JUNE 17, 2021
For Jack Cooper University , I produced a ten week conflict resolution training. Jack Cooper’s managers are ready to preempt escalations and manage conflict. Here’s our week eight video training. I loved every minute of this interactive training project!
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Steve DiGioia
JUNE 21, 2021
This past weekend I helped a friend of mine and served as the maître d for an event of 200 people that he was hosting (it was great to get back to my “banquet” roots).
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Beyond Philosophy
JUNE 25, 2021
What do the European Super League failure, vaccine passports, and businesses trying to dodge taking political sides have in common. They are all part of three news stories that, believe it or not, give you insight into improving your Customer Experience.
TechSee
JUNE 16, 2021
Visual Assistance is Powerful – If Adopted. Visual Assistance is an increasingly popular technology that enables enterprises to provide remote support to end users.
Contact Center Pipeline
JUNE 9, 2021
The sudden shift from on-premise to work-from-home (WFH) last year was an eye-opening experience for contact centers and employees alike.
Myra Golden Media
JUNE 29, 2021
Mark your Calendars for October 4 – 8, 2021, because we’re celebrating National Customer Service Week! This year’s theme is, Celebrating the Heart of Service. And I’m facilitating five online video sessions!!!
Speaker: Keynote Speaker, Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist, Canva
In its 12th year? Super Forum is the largest and most comprehensive conference for executives, community managers, marketing, membership, and customer success professionals who want to connect, engage, and create better customer and member experiences. And this year, we’re going even bigger as we add Vanilla’s highly regarded Conversations conference into the mix. Register today!
Steve DiGioia
JUNE 10, 2021
The other day I got a voicemail message from someone who sounded like they had a mouth full of marbles. I couldn’t understand most of what she said, and she spoke so quickly that each word just bled into the next. I even played the message back hoping to catch what I missed the first time.
Callminer
JUNE 27, 2021
During the CallMiner LISTEN UK 2021 Virtual Series, we had the honor of announcing the LISTEN UK 2021 Award winners. Read more about the successes of African Bank, British Gas and Hoist Finance UK
Beyond Philosophy
JUNE 11, 2021
I downgraded one of my online subscriptions recently. I noticed in the process that not only did the platform tell me about all the features and benefits I would lose access to by downgrading, but they put it in red typeface AND had me check off a box for each item I was losing.
TechSee
JUNE 10, 2021
It’s no secret that truck rolls are a necessary evil for the service industry. Yes, they cost a lot. Absolutely, your customers aren’t happy to wait for service. Of course, in-person contact puts employees and customers at risk. Sure, they divert your workforce from more strategic tasks. .
Speaker: Patrick Dempsey and Andrew Erpelding of ZoomInfo
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Contact Center Pipeline
JUNE 8, 2021
The world of contact center training is complicated. Trainers are responsible for helping the onboarding process run smoothly for new agents by delivering the best possible training program tailored to the training class and industry.
Myra Golden Media
JUNE 9, 2021
GET MORE IDEAS LIKE THIS. Now you can give your employees even more great skills for delivering the best customer experience and for handling difficult customer situations. Sign up for my email list and learn specific tips, approaches, and phrases to help your employees help your customers.
CCNG
JUNE 16, 2021
What do Facebook, a COVID19 prediction model, and Bronx Honda all have in common? All three were specifically referenced in a recent announcement by the Federal Trade Commission aimed to encourage “truth, fairness and equity” in the use of AI.
Callminer
JUNE 9, 2021
Quality assurance does more than ensure regulatory compliance, it helps contact centers deliver the best outcomes for customers. Read our blog for tips on optimizing QA practices
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Beyond Philosophy
JUNE 19, 2021
A lot of the behavioral sciences can feel intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Five Rules Podcast Series is our attempt at giving you an easy entry point into the complex and messy world of Behavioral Science. The concepts behind behavioral science are powerful stuff.
TechSee
JUNE 22, 2021
The pandemic was the catalyst that pushed many service organizations to re-think the way they interact with customers.
Contact Center Pipeline
JUNE 3, 2021
The continued shift from on-premises to SaaS-based cloud offerings extends across businesses and industries of all sizes.
Myra Golden Media
JUNE 28, 2021
Is your team dealing with increased irritability from customers? Do your people struggle to get angry customers to back down? If so, have your employees watch this video before they talk to their next angry customer.
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CCNG
JUNE 29, 2021
One might view the rigor and structure of a health authority inspection (i.e. an FDA audit) as a strange tool to use within the contact center space, but Jaedeanne Shaver and her team did exactly that in Alcon’s US Customer Service department and have been reaping the rewards ever since.
Peter Lavers
JUNE 28, 2021
Customer centricity is a term that has been around for a number of years, but what does it mean in a business-to-business environment and how do we turn the words into a change in the way in which our businesses are run? Alan Thompson.
Beyond Philosophy
JUNE 18, 2021
What tactics do you use in your pricing strategy? There are various ways, such as running promos like “buy one, get one free,” or branding it into your customers’ minds like “everyday low prices.”
TechSee
JUNE 30, 2021
Technician dispatches, known colloquially as “truck rolls,” are considered a necessary evil for many service organizations. If a customer has a need for service, the organization must dispatch a technician to deal with the issue, whether they like it or not. And they don’t like it.
Speaker: Scott Baldwin of ProductBoard
Product Leaders, sign up if want to learn how to: - What is product excellence? - How community led and product-led growth can act as success multipliers - How to create a tight and ongoing feedback loop - How to leverage your community members to drive adoption. When: September 21st at 12pm EDT. Register today!
Contact Center Pipeline
JUNE 2, 2021
Remote Work. Work from Home. Work from Anywhere. I don’t think these are pandemic or trendy business practices. Many organizations embraced remote work teams prior to Covid, but what an acceleration! I think these strategies will continue to be a part of our culture moving forward.
Steve DiGioia
JUNE 17, 2021
Many companies fail to take the human factors into consideration. My belief is that any business must “ always do what’s in the best interest of the customer ”. You’ve heard me say that countless times on my blog. Technology Certainly Has Its Merits, But….
CCNG
JUNE 21, 2021
For too long, contact center leaders have been trying to operate their business with one arm tied behind their backs.
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