Adrian Swinscoe
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Today’s interview is with Thomas Laird, founder and CEO of both the Expivia Interaction Marketing Group, a USA BPO omnichannel contact center, and OttoQA, a next-generation […] The post Basketball, false hustle and metrics that matter – Interview with Thomas Laird of Expivia/OttoQA first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.
Zonka Feedback
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Stuck with flat feedback? The Likert Scale goes beyond surface-level responses, capturing a wide spectrum of customer sentiment across every category. With its ability to reveal nuanced, actionable insights, the Likert Scale, through the use of a Likert scale survey question, uncovers what truly drives satisfaction or frustration—making it an essential tool for CX leaders aiming to elevate their customer experience strategy.
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eglobalis
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Introduction As companies mature, they face increasingly complex decisions about how to handle customer complaints and negative feedback on social media. Should they engage with every post or focus on resolving issues privately? Best practices suggest various approaches, but the decision is far from one-size-fits-all. This article explores the pros and cons of responding to negative posts, evaluates the effectiveness of following best practices from leading organizations such as BCG, McKinsey, a
ECXO
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Critical Nature of Customer Experience in Medical Devices: Why Perfection is the Only Option In the medical devices industry, encompassing leaders like Medtronic, Abbott, Johnson & Johnson, and innovative players like Tandem, maintaining a flawless customer experience is not just a priority—it’s a necessity. Unlike other industries, where a lapse in service may cause inconvenience, in healthcare, it can mean the difference between life and death.
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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.
Callminer
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Conversation intelligence unlocks the hidden value within contact centers, transforming them from cost centers to essential drivers of business growth. Read this blog to learn more.
Inside Customer Service
OCTOBER 10, 2024
I'm an accidental customer service trainer. One day, I was working in customer service as a retail associate. The next day, my boss asked me to train. No materials, no facilitator's guide, no nothing. Figure it out. I've now been a customer service trainer for more than 30 years. I love it. Today, I talk to a lot of people who want to become customer service trainers.
Tech Customer Success brings together the best content for the technology customer service and experience professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ECXO
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Customer Service + AI = Customer Success 3.0 In the current extremely competitive (and sometimes even aggressive) market landscape, in which the power of the purchasing decision is in the hands of the customers and that quality and agility have become a given, organizations strive to provide exceptional customer experiences. customer support has become a critical differentiator for organizations across industries.
Bill Quiseng
OCTOBER 9, 2024
English writer Samuel Johnson said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed”. So, I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience. Because nobody can remember Number Four. I am here to tell you that if you’re not in the Top Three, you don’t even exist in the minds of your potential customers.
Beyond Philosophy
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Hurricane Debbie dumped 17 inches of water in Colin’s home. It was a traumatic experience, from wading through the murky water to the neighbor’s house—hoping not to encounter the alligators that usually hang out nearby—to watching a team of 12 recovery professionals sweeping through and gutting what remained inside after the water subsided. The experience has been emotionally draining, especially since they didn’t have flood insurance, making the cost of repairs overwhelming.
Adrian Swinscoe
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Recently, I spoke to Shahar Chen, co-founder and CEO of Aquant, a field service management software provider, about some new research they had just published. One […] The post Addressing the aging workforce crisis in field service management first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
Kate Nasser
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Excellence in sales, service, leadership, & teamwork requires consistency not repetition. Here is the difference between the two and how to achieve one and avoid the risks of the other. The post Excellence: The Challenge is Consistency Not Repetition #CX #Leadership appeared first on KateNasser.com.
ECXO
OCTOBER 14, 2024
CX Awareness. How Customer-Centric is Your Organization? We live in such a dynamic business environment that adopting a customer-centric mindset is not just beneficial; it’s necessary. Companies that prioritize customer satisfaction tend to enjoy higher loyalty rates, better brand reputation, and, ultimately, more robust bottom lines. But what does it truly mean to be customer-centric, and how can you tell if your organization embodies this approach?
The DiJulius Group
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The age-old proverb “One bad apple spoils the barrel” is a perfect metaphor for workplace culture. We found the results of the following experiment to be an aha leadership moment. Will Felps, a professor at Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands, conducted a fascinating study demonstrating contagious behavior in the work environment. He split.
Beyond Philosophy
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Learn more about Colin Shaw : Join over 85,000 people on our LinkedIn Newsletter list or visit our website for more great podcast episodes. Listen to the podcast: In my line of work, I run a lot of workshops. Today, I wanted to share some things I learned about running a successful workshop. Before we get into the rest of the tips, it is important to remember that if you are running a workshop, you need to break the ice.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Adrian Swinscoe
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Today’s interview is with Boston Consulting Group Senior Partner Mark F. Abraham and Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer David C. Edelman. They join me today to […] The post The five promises of personalization – Interview with Mark Abraham and David Edelman first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.
Intercom
OCTOBER 10, 2024
We spoke with Angelo Livanos, Senior Director of Global Support at Lightspeed Commerce , about burning topics in the customer service space right now, like getting stakeholder buy-in for AI, approaches to rolling out the technology, managing change, and keeping a pulse on employee and customer satisfaction. Since implementing Intercom’s Fin AI Agent, the Lightspeed team has seen impressive results, such as AI resolution rates of up to 65%.
Experience Investigators
OCTOBER 11, 2024
When customers face a challenge and need help, customer service or support representatives are their heroes — and organizations have invested a lot of time to make customer support a breeze in a growing number of channels: Store representatives are trained to empathize with customers and know how to quickly get them tailored solutions in person. Call centers assist customers at any hour of the day, with expert scripts and knowledge bases designed to help them navigate even the trickiest situatio
The DiJulius Group
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Future of CX has never looked Brighter We would like to congratulate the graduating class of Customer eXperience Executive Academy (CXEA) 2024! During this part-time, twelve month program, graduates were trained to design, lead, and manage the customer experience their companies deliver. Each completed a capstone project and attended intensive quarterly sessions where they.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt
Beyond Philosophy
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Learn more about Colin Shaw : Join over 85,000 people on our LinkedIn Newsletter list or visit our website for more great podcast episodes. Listen to the podcast: Getting customers to leave feedback is a challenge. However, that feedback is essential to managing your experience. So, what’s the secret here? An expert told me this: do it immediately, keep it fast, and keep it simple.
Adrian Swinscoe
OCTOBER 11, 2024
This is a guest post by David Banaghan who is the Interim CEO at Occupop. The CIPD’s 23rd annual Health and Wellbeing at Work report will […] The post The ‘Always On’ culture: 5 ways businesses can mitigate the impact first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.
C3Centricity
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Executives and business owners of mid-sized CPG companies face a unique set of challenges that differ from those of startups or larger enterprises. These challenges stem from the need to balance growth, operations, and innovation while competing with both larger firms and more agile startups. Here are the top ten challenges mid-sized consumer goods companies face, real-world examples of businesses that have successfully overcome these obstacles, and expanded solutions explaining how to implement
Totango
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Key takeaways : Sales leaders should ask potential customers about the outcome they need to achieve to be successful. Starting with an outcome focus makes it easier for sales leads to kick off an entire customer lifecycle, rather than just a quick handoff. An outcome-first approach is the foundation of a customer-led growth motion, where new logos are seeded with the potential for retention, upsell, and expansion.
Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms
In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.
Beyond Philosophy
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Customer feedback is critical to managing and improving your customer experience but it isn’t easy to get. Worse, it isn’t always useful and enlightening on what you are doing well, or perhaps more importantly, not so well. In this episode, we tackle a common problem many businesses face: how to get more actionable customer feedback. Our guest, Tim Waterton , Chief Revenue Officer of HappyOrNot ® , brings over 20 years of experience in helping companies gather and analyze customer insights.
Adrian Swinscoe
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Today’s interview is with Craig Crisler, CEO at SupportNinja, a modern provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services. Amidst lots of research reporting that despite all […] The post There are major tectonic shifts taking place in the outsourcing space right now – Interview with Craig Crisler of SupportNinja first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.
The DiJulius Group
OCTOBER 28, 2024
This Marketing and Sales Consulting Company Created A CX Certification Program for their Customers Technology Marketing Toolkit (TMT) works with IT service companies that are managed service providers (MSPs). Over the last 20 years, TMT has experienced enormous growth. Nothing can ruin a company’s customer experience faster than rapid growth. CEO & Founder of TMT, Read Full Article The post How to Make Your Customers Be Great at Customer Service appeared first on The DiJulius Group.
Execs In The Know
OCTOBER 28, 2024
How is your brand redefining loyalty in the age of the customer? The pursuit of customer loyalty has become a holy grail for businesses across industries. We pour resources into satisfaction surveys, loyalty programs, and elaborate customer journey maps designed to exceed expectations, hoping to secure that coveted repeat customer. Why Loyalty Matters: The ROI of Loyalty Investing in emotional connection and building genuine loyalty pays dividends.
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Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.
SurveySensum
OCTOBER 28, 2024
NPS is a legend in the world of CX KPIs. Some say it can reveal everything from customer loyalty to future revenue growth. Well, I believe it to be true… Companies with a high NPS grow twice as fast as their competitors, and in a world where customer loyalty directly influences your revenue, that’s no small feat. In fact, according to research from the London School of Economics, a 7% increase in NPS is predicted to result in a 1% increase in revenue.
C3Centricity
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As consumers become more informed and discerning, the demand for brand transparency is intensifying, especially in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. People want to understand where their products come from, how they are made, and whether the practices behind them align with their personal values. This shift is pushing CPG companies to rethink how they manage and communicate their supply chains, transforming brand transparency into a strategic imperative.
Adrian Swinscoe
OCTOBER 29, 2024
I shared this quote on Instagram the other day… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adrian Swinscoe (@punk_cx) and it reminded […] The post The big list of little things that destroy your customer experience (reprise) first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.
Doing CX Right
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Learn how businesses can navigate competition and prepare for unexpected disruptions, using lessons from the tennis and pickleball rivalry. The post Navigating Competition: Preparing for Your Industry’s ‘Pickleball Moment’ appeared first on Doing CX Right.
Speaker: Evelyn Chou
Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.
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