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Oh, wow! Day 3 of Customer Service Week was fun! I shared ten super-energizers that are fantastic for Customer Service Week and beyond! If you missed the live event, no worries. We’ve got you covered with the replay below. Join us at 9am ET tomorrow live! Customer Experience Design 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. MORE
As a customer service professional, you have been told by your supervisor to interact with all customers as if they are the customer persona. Of course, it is easier to have one of your customer personas. A persona is the general image of customer personalities. MORE
New data from The Northridge Group provides a clear message to businesses. Today's consumers are shopping online more now than ever but find the overall service experience inadequate. MORE
Little successes added together make for large success down the road. Small successes add up. To put it in baseball terms, you don’t need to hit a home run every time it’s your turn at bat. MORE
Throughout 2020, many new trends arose and call center solutions continued to evolve to meet fresh challenges in the space. MORE
Social Customer Care Lessons for 2021 and Beyond – CX Quick Tips on CX Global Media TV with Russel Lolacher How is social customer care. Read more. The post What is Social Customer Care in 2021 [VIDEO] appeared first on Customer Experience Strategy and Tactics. MORE
Every year I write my customer service and customer experience (CX) predictions in my Forbes.com column. This year, I thought I would share a brief version of them with our Shepard Letter subscribers. So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. MORE
Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. But it’s difficult remembering all the different steps to take to provide it. Thankfully, many have developed useful acronyms to help. MORE
The Mandalorian. The blockbuster hit on the Disney Channel. A keen and faithful observer can see many takeaways that relate to the way we offer service. I’ve already written about Bigfoot Customer Service and Landscaper Customer Service. MORE
Those of us in the customer service industry focus much on procedures, ease of use, product availability, and the steps of service, to name a few, all in the hopes of providing our customers the best overall experience. MORE
I have always liked Starbucks. You can’t beat a venti pumpkin spice latte on a crisp morning. Then, my affinity for their green and white. Read more. MORE
Many people are surprised when I bring up empathy in my de-escalation workshops. They’re looking for hard-hitting tools and frameworks to help them bring down the temperature in interactions with customers. But empathy? How does this soft skill fit in? MORE
Contact Center solutions have evolved significantly over the last two decades. Before 2005, the vast majority of contact center software was On-Premise based and highly fragmented. MORE
It is not often in life that you get the opportunity to reset things. However, as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, we have a chance that is, dare I say, unprecedented to reimagine Customer Experience. We have been through a shocking year of change. MORE
It seems that most of the companies that customers love to do business with have something in common. They focus more on the customer than they do the sale. Sure, they want to make the sale, add more revenue and get higher ratings. What company doesn’t want that? MORE
In job descriptions and resumes, there are new required skills for candidate’s resumes in Behavioral Science. These jobs might be the most important new jobs in business today. But why? MORE
Product warranty management has become an area of focus for many manufacturers. When a product breaks or does not function properly, the OEM is typically liable for the repair, replacement, or refund of that item according to the terms of the warranty. MORE
by Jeremy Watkin and Community. The all-too-sudden and tragic passing of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh has sent a ripple through the business world, and the customer experience (CX) community is no exception. MORE
Telephone answering services do more than answer calls. At least, they should. When an agent answers a call, you want them to be an extension of your business. A good agent answers any questions that come in the way you prefer MORE
When first confronted with this pandemic we moved quickly to identify the high risks for our employees and our customers and then worked to define the action steps required to minimize those risks. MORE
Read this blog to learn how the right tips and strategies can help your organization deliver positive, effective customer experience MORE
2020 and 2021 have been roller-coaster years for businesses, having to respond and pivot from one crisis after another. MORE
As we turn the page to a new year, and in the spirit of new beginnings, I’d like to challenge managers and leaders to consider alternative approaches to drive innovation and business change. MORE
Workplace trends come and go. From the hierarchical corner office setups and cubicle rows that dominated most of the 1900s to open-plan campuses with free lunch and foosball that came with the internet boom of the mid-1990s and early 2000s. MORE
Download agenda, themes, certificates and more here! Are you still trying to figure out how to celebrate Customer Service Week? After the year and a half your team has pulled your company through, don’t let National Customer Service Week pass without an epic celebration of your front line! MORE
Like most parents, I’ve been looking for ways to enrich my children’s experiences during this past year—not only to keep them from becoming bored, but to instill in them a discipline of being open to new experiences and lifelong learning and engagement. MORE
ShepHyken
MARCH 17, 2021
It seems that most of the companies that customers love to do business with have something in common. They focus more on the customer than they do the sale. Sure, they want to make the sale, add more revenue and get higher ratings. What company doesn’t want that?
Myra Golden Media
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Oh, wow! Day 3 of Customer Service Week was fun! I shared ten super-energizers that are fantastic for Customer Service Week and beyond! If you missed the live event, no worries. We’ve got you covered with the replay below. Join us at 9am ET tomorrow live! Customer Experience Design
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Beyond Philosophy
FEBRUARY 6, 2021
In job descriptions and resumes, there are new required skills for candidate’s resumes in Behavioral Science. These jobs might be the most important new jobs in business today. But why?
Contact Center Pipeline
JULY 21, 2021
As we turn the page to a new year, and in the spirit of new beginnings, I’d like to challenge managers and leaders to consider alternative approaches to drive innovation and business change.
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Steve DiGioia
MAY 17, 2021
Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. But it’s difficult remembering all the different steps to take to provide it. Thankfully, many have developed useful acronyms to help.
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MARCH 3, 2021
Read this blog to learn how the right tips and strategies can help your organization deliver positive, effective customer experience
CCNG
APRIL 13, 2021
Contact Center solutions have evolved significantly over the last two decades. Before 2005, the vast majority of contact center software was On-Premise based and highly fragmented.
TechSee
AUGUST 15, 2021
Product warranty management has become an area of focus for many manufacturers. When a product breaks or does not function properly, the OEM is typically liable for the repair, replacement, or refund of that item according to the terms of the warranty.
CX Global Media
JANUARY 27, 2021
Social Customer Care Lessons for 2021 and Beyond – CX Quick Tips on CX Global Media TV with Russel Lolacher How is social customer care. Read more. The post What is Social Customer Care in 2021 [VIDEO] appeared first on Customer Experience Strategy and Tactics.
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Bill Quiseng
OCTOBER 10, 2021
As a customer service professional, you have been told by your supervisor to interact with all customers as if they are the customer persona. Of course, it is easier to have one of your customer personas. A persona is the general image of customer personalities.
ShepHyken
JANUARY 6, 2021
Every year I write my customer service and customer experience (CX) predictions in my Forbes.com column. This year, I thought I would share a brief version of them with our Shepard Letter subscribers. So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter.
Myra Golden Media
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Download agenda, themes, certificates and more here! Are you still trying to figure out how to celebrate Customer Service Week? After the year and a half your team has pulled your company through, don’t let National Customer Service Week pass without an epic celebration of your front line!
Beyond Philosophy
FEBRUARY 13, 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.
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Contact Center Pipeline
AUGUST 6, 2021
Workplace trends come and go. From the hierarchical corner office setups and cubicle rows that dominated most of the 1900s to open-plan campuses with free lunch and foosball that came with the internet boom of the mid-1990s and early 2000s.
Steve DiGioia
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
The Mandalorian. The blockbuster hit on the Disney Channel. A keen and faithful observer can see many takeaways that relate to the way we offer service. I’ve already written about Bigfoot Customer Service and Landscaper Customer Service.
Chris Fain
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Telephone answering services do more than answer calls. At least, they should. When an agent answers a call, you want them to be an extension of your business. A good agent answers any questions that come in the way you prefer
Callminer
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Read this blog to learn about the 25 top trends for 2021 in call center technology
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CCNG
MARCH 12, 2021
New data from The Northridge Group provides a clear message to businesses. Today's consumers are shopping online more now than ever but find the overall service experience inadequate.
TechSee
JULY 27, 2021
2020 and 2021 have been roller-coaster years for businesses, having to respond and pivot from one crisis after another.
CX Global Media
MARCH 31, 2021
I have always liked Starbucks. You can’t beat a venti pumpkin spice latte on a crisp morning. Then, my affinity for their green and white. Read more.
Bill Quiseng
APRIL 25, 2021
When first confronted with this pandemic we moved quickly to identify the high risks for our employees and our customers and then worked to define the action steps required to minimize those risks.
Learn Why Enterprise leaders need to build a road map that is based on best practices of ITSM and is also flexible to modify itself as per the changing industry trends/customer expectations.
ShepHyken
JANUARY 20, 2021
Little successes added together make for large success down the road. Small successes add up. To put it in baseball terms, you don’t need to hit a home run every time it’s your turn at bat.
Myra Golden Media
MARCH 22, 2021
Many people are surprised when I bring up empathy in my de-escalation workshops. They’re looking for hard-hitting tools and frameworks to help them bring down the temperature in interactions with customers. But empathy? How does this soft skill fit in?
Beyond Philosophy
JANUARY 8, 2021
It is not often in life that you get the opportunity to reset things. However, as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, we have a chance that is, dare I say, unprecedented to reimagine Customer Experience. We have been through a shocking year of change.
Contact Center Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Like most parents, I’ve been looking for ways to enrich my children’s experiences during this past year—not only to keep them from becoming bored, but to instill in them a discipline of being open to new experiences and lifelong learning and engagement.
Speaker: Eric Berg, CEO, ContactCenterPro Consulting
In 2020 we all had to move fast in order to ensure our customers received the level of service they needed. Now that things have leveled off, many companies are looking at their long term plans and realizing they need to review all work streams affected by moving to a work from anywhere model and modify or improve their technology and standard operating procedures. In this discussion we will provide an overview of all work streams affected by a work from anywhere model, and talk through how you can move from emergent to best in class with your remote workforce.
Steve DiGioia
MARCH 22, 2021
Those of us in the customer service industry focus much on procedures, ease of use, product availability, and the steps of service, to name a few, all in the hopes of providing our customers the best overall experience.
BEN BITVINSKAS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Learn tips and tricks for building a conversation that had a bad start
Callminer
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Throughout 2020, many new trends arose and call center solutions continued to evolve to meet fresh challenges in the space.
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