Connect
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
In Contact Centres around the world, a battle is raging. The prize: the best customer experience, underpinned by efficient, scalable, and flexible technology. Many would have you believe there are only two contenders: the Cloud Contact Centre (Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS)), and the more conventional Contact Centre Infrastructure (CCI). The reality, however, is much more complex.
Interactions
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
NOVEMBER 7, 2018 When it comes to the customer experience, Read more » The post 3 Revenue-Driving Benefits of Conversational AI appeared first on Interactions Resource Center.
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TELUS International
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Find out how design thinking and journey mapping are elevating the customer experience.
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
I don’t go to a store looking for a product these days. What’s more, it occurred to me a couple of years ago that I no longer Google products that I want to buy; I “Amazon” them. I suspect many of you do the same. In many ways, Amazon-ing products is a result of the digital transformation. We have stores where we can purchase things, and then we have their online channels where we are buying things also.
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ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Customer loyalty… This is what companies strive for, to create loyal customers. Some companies have earned a reputation that keeps bringing their customers back, again and again. How do they do it? That’s a big question, and entire books have been written about this, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a few tips to get us started in the right direction.
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Callminer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
At last month’s LISTEN event, we were excited to award three customers with LISTEN Awards for their achievements in speech analytics success. The LISTEN awards were presented to customer engagement analytics users whose efforts had a direct impact on improving business results for their companies. Each year we are blown away by the business impact and innovation highlighted in the submissions for LISTEN Awards.
Myra Golden Media
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
I haven’t stepped into a Starbucks since two African American men in Philadelphia were arrested for merely being black in Starbucks back in April. But Starbucks isn’t the only company with issues with insensitivity. Consider three of my recent experiences with companies. It’s Not Okay to Crop My Afro Out of Your Corporate Images. Minutes before a workshop, I was seated stage-right as my client gave me an impressive introduction to the audience.
bold360 Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Comparing customer acquisition to dating isn’t a huge leap – you bring someone in with attractive offers and witty repertoire, but are you thinking about how you keep them? Are you putting in the same level of effort after prospects become customers? It’s at the point of conversion that most companies turn their focus to their next objective: landing another customer.
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
Convenience has a significant influence on the outcome of your Customer Experience. It is crucial you ensure you are making it as easy as possible for your customers to do business with you. Today, we are going to discuss some areas you can look at to do just that. I didn’t like shopping for years. I hated creating a bloody list and taking it up to the store because it wasn’t convenient.
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Reports of the death of in-store shopping have been greatly exaggerated. This year’s retail survey found that more than 60 percent of consumers start and end their journey by visiting a store. Retail customers value price above everything, but the importance of other factors varies for different brands. In-store shopping is valued highly by grocery and home improvement customers Technology retail customers place less importance on in-store experiences – for them it only ranks sixth Digital exper
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
In the past, I’ve written and talked about “ Telling Your Story.” The idea is that you look to create the “legendary” type of stories that come from your employees and set the bar for the customer experience you want to deliver. Probably the best example is the famous Nordstrom story where a customer returned a set of used tires to a Nordstrom – and the store employee gave the customer a refund.
CX Global Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Change is hard, especially in the contact center industry. The humor of this eye-opener is that those of us in the contact center profession are supposed to be in the business of helping meet the needs of our ever-changing customer expectations. Leaders want their agents to be flexible and self-motivated. Yet I’m perplexed when I see contact center leaders that are often their own worst enemies and resisting change.
Callminer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Marketing analysts are often expected to predict the future, and, fortunately, tools like interaction analytics are available that can help them do just that.
Myra Golden Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Want to set yourself up for success each time you interact with a customer? In my newest training course for LinkedIn Learning, I help customer service reps establish a genuine, human connection. I share simple techniques that can help you kick off a conversation in a way that makes your customers feel respected, listened to, and at ease. Join me and learn how to keep the conversation flowing by yielding to customers and pacing their words and expressions.
Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO
The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.
Steve DiGioia
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. Here are two questions for you. 1) Where does an employee receive the necessary skill set to become a customer service superstar? 2) How can we identify the needed traits of a potentially great service provider? I was thinking back to my daughter’s high school awards ceremony. She, as well as over 100 other students, were being recognized for their athletic and academic achievements.
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
I went to Bahrain for the first time recently. I was a keynote speaker there for a Customer Experience conference. I was fascinated by the country. There is a lot of Customer Experience activity happening there. Rami Sweis, the CEO of GolfCX invited me to speak at the conference. He explained on a recent podcast the reason improving Customer Experience is such a hot trend in the Middle East has been the liberalization of markets there.
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
As most of you (hopefully know), my latest book, The Convenience Revolution , is all about making the customer experience as frictionless as possible. In the book, there are six Convenience Principles with plenty of examples, and many of our followers have read my articles and watched my videos on these powerful concepts. The other day I was interviewed and asked, “How does one get started?”.
CSM Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Investing in overall brand experience for customers is one of the most important aspects of any business. By building a happy, loyal customer base that makes brand interaction easy and enjoyable, businesses can ensure that they have the edge over competitors. With the rise of challenger brands, this has become particularly important for the utilities industry over recent years.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Call Center Weekly
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
By Sean Hawkins Providing excellent service to customers is not as hard as we make it seem. However, it takes commitment, diligence and lots of effort to do it well. In simplest form, excellent service is the result of treating customers with courtesy and respect. Treat them like people first, with an empathetic and sympathetic approach, and you are on the path towards success.
Callminer
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The CallMiner Index survey uncovered that consumers want to stay loyal, but are ‘forced’ to switch because of bad or ineffective supplier practices. Below are some stats from the report.
Steve DiGioia
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. My cat is diabetic. “Domino” was diagnosed 3 months ago and since then must receive 2 insulin shots per day, 12 hours apart. That’s my job. Domino. On those times when I’m not available, the job falls on my wife or daughter. They don’t like giving her the shot (nor do I) and always have difficulties.
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
I have a rule with large purchases; I always sleep on it. I do it to ensure I want to make the purchase and not merely susceptible to a sales technique. Plus, it’s a significant expenditure, and I don’t want to make a mistake. This rule works well for me. Your customers have rules, too, and they use them in your Customer Experience. Understanding how and why customers are making these rules can help you provide the type of Customer Experience that makes buying from your organization the customer
Dive into the realm of contact center dialers with our infographic! Explore the various types – Preview, Predictive, Automatic, and Progressive Dialers – and unravel their roles in boosting call center performance.
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Creating A Customer Experience Initiative. Owning Your Customer Service Initiative From the Top Down. Shep Hyken sits down with Christa Heibel to discuss the role the c-suite level plays in creating a CX strategy, how to keep track of your omnichannel presence, and how to measure and improve your customer experience strategy. Top Takeaways: Christa says she has yet to find a successful customer service initiative that didn’t involve the C-suite level.
Fonolo
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
It could be argued that customer service is uniformly about a few core things: Giving consumers agency; shepherding them towards a positive outcome to their problems; and providing solutions and smiles by whatever means (and using whatever technology) necessary. While this may seem simple enough, call and contact center managers of the 21st Century know better: It ain’t easy.
Call Center Weekly
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
The importance of getting access management right cannot be overstated. You need to make sure that anybody accessing your systems – and the data within - is exactly who they say they are. This is especially important when dealing with agents and customer service representatives who have access to vast amounts of sensitive data. This trusted access to cardholder data, personal details or medical records helps ensure the best customer experience but it also makes the call center a prime target for
Callminer
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The CallMiner Index report shows that the wrong behavior drives customer churn, with 55% of consumers saying they are very or extremely likely to switch after a bad call center experience.
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Contact Center Pipeline
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Centers all bear the same types of costs to conduct their operations, whether they’re attributed to the contact center budget or to that of IT or other parts of the organization. So, analysis of contact center cost structures should consider the main elements that contribute to the company’s budget, not just the center’s budget. Costs […].
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
I just bought a new Mont Blanc pen. I like writing with it. I have a couple more, too; one is a pencil, and the other is a rollerball-type. However, the reality is, I sometimes look at my fancy pen and think, “It’s writing; I could write this stuff with a Bic or a regular pencil.”. It occurs to me that what I am really saying to people when writing with my swanky pen is that I am the type of bloke that can afford an expensive pen.
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The Subscription Economy. Why the Subscription Model is the Future and What to Do About It. Shep Hyken sat down with Tien Tzuo to talk about the subscription model and how companies like Salesforce, Uber, and Caterpiller are helping to make it the future of business. Top Takeaways: The subscription economy is a phrase coined to describe the idea that people don’t have to buy products anymore to meet their everyday needs or to get from Point A to Point B.
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