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A Great CX Project Lead Has These 5 Characteristics

The DiJulius Group

After years of customer service consulting, i.e., partnering with clients to help improve their customer experience and internal culture, I have recognized that there are certain qualities one must possess to be a great CX project lead and reap the rewards. On the contrary, if one doesn’t possess these characteristics, there will be struggle resulting.

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Three best practices for effective call management

Callminer

Effective call management is an essential step in boosting contact center efficiency. Read on for three best practices to optimize your call management strategy.

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When Pigs Fly

Shep Hyken

“When pigs fly” is an idiomatic expression, which according to Wikipedia, refers to something that is so hyperbolic that it describes an impossibility. It’s typically a sarcastic remark. . For example, American author John Steinbeck was told by his professor that he would be an author when pigs flew. When he eventually became a famous novelist, he printed the insignia “ad Astra per alas porci” on every book he wrote, which loosely translated means, “to the stars on the wings of a pig.

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How to Improve Call Center Employee Retention

Fonolo

It’s simple: If you can’t engage and retain employees, you’ll have trouble satisfying customers, too. Company culture consultant Stan Slap puts it this way: “If you can’t sell it inside, you can’t sell it outside.”. Of course, call centers are notorious for high turnover rates. But if you’re a call center leader, it’s your job to combat that damaging trend.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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QBR in SaaS: Is the traditional QBR dead?

Totango

Why Your QBR SaaS Model Needs an AI Makeover. Quarterly business reviews (QBRs)[LINK] have become a standard practice for software providers, but today’s QBR SaaS model is rapidly transforming. The traditional fixed quarterly review is being replaced by real-time performance monitoring and artificial intelligence data analysis, enabling you to stay engaged with clients between scheduled reviews.

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Nearly half of CMOs are not ready for a cookieless future

Adrian Swinscoe

On July 27th, Google announced via a blog that it was delaying the removal of third-party cookies in Chrome through into the latter part of 2024. […]. The post Nearly half of CMOs are not ready for a cookieless future first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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The 9 best tools for your early-stage startup tech stack

Intercom, Inc.

As a founder, you may know exactly what tech stack you need to build your product – but what about when it comes to the tools you need to run your business? Many founders fall into the trap of prioritizing the former without giving much thought to the latter. But these days, there are so many innovative and impactful tools that can massively streamline your workflows and help to set you up for success as you scale.

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The Myth Of Experience

Beyond Philosophy

We’ve all had experiences where we can anticipate what’s coming. So, today we are going to talk about intuition. But you knew that already, didn’t you? Intuition might be more valued in business than analysis. Many of us want a quick answer we can trust from somebody who would know. Some proponents of intuition suggest that we should rely on our intuition more, that our guts are very wise, and that our lizard brain is very well attuned to what’s happening.

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Not enough companies realize that customer support is your primary gateway to understanding your entire business – Interview with Nooshin Alibhai and Eric Klimuk of Supportbench

Adrian Swinscoe

Today’s interview is with Nooshin Alibhai and Eric Klimuk, co-founders and CEO and COO respectively at Supportbench, a full-stack customer support software provider that is made […]. The post Not enough companies realize that customer support is your primary gateway to understanding your entire business – Interview with Nooshin Alibhai and Eric Klimuk of Supportbench first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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About Customer Experience Automation and How To Do It?

Zonka Feedback

You do everything to satisfy your customers and work on various aspects to please them be it product, its price, its features, and everything that caters to the needs of the customers. But all this hard work goes in vain if you fail to provide your customers with a great overall experience.

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

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.

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Increase engagement and conversions through social media – 3 key takeaways

Intercom, Inc.

Engaging with customers on social media has become part of every customer experience strategy to drive sales and retain customers. In this CX for Growth webinar, we explore the world of B2B SaaS social media with one of our partners, Chatdesk , a customer care platform that helps businesses increase conversions and provide a better customer experience through social and support channels.

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The Myth of Experience

Beyond Philosophy

Intuition is a concept that plays a major role in decision-making for all humans. Intuition is the way we can “know” things without using our reasoning. It is based on our instincts and experiences, and our need to find patterns for things in our lives. Unfortunately, intuition isn’t always right. Knowing when intuition could be correct and when it might not be is a critical skill for any of us, particularly in business.

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Leadership: Care Sooner to Retain Employees & Customers | #PeopleSkills

Kate Nasser

Leadership: Do you wait for dissatisfied customers or employees to leave & lure them back? Care sooner! Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™. The post Leadership: Care Sooner to Retain Employees & Customers | #PeopleSkills appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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A+ integrations

Zendesk

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your team provide top-quality experiences. Yext User History. Yext User History (Support) reveals a requester’s journey through your Yext Search experiences–up until and after case creation. Arm your agents with this data so they can provide more relevant answers. The component displays all of the actions a customer has taken in Yext search.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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.

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What is Customer Experience Automation (ACX) and How Can You Do It?

Zonka Feedback

You do everything to satisfy your customers and work on various aspects to please them be it product, its price, its features, and everything that caters to the needs of the customers. But all this hard work goes in vain if you fail to provide your customers with a great overall experience.

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September Is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Execs In The Know

Suicide prevention is a heavy topic, and one that we often avoid talking about at all costs. There is a lingering stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, however, these are issues that should be discussed honestly and openly. . Worldwide, nearly 800,000 people (about half the population of Idaho) die from suicide each year. For instance, in 2020 alone, there were 1.2 million attempts globally.

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How to improve the patient experience

Qmatic

Most healthcare providers have been trying to improve the patient experience since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed formally in 2012. Since patient experience influence a lot of things, including reimbursements and penalties, it has been one of the top priorities. Consequently, healthcare providers across the continuum of care, from single clinics to large hospital centers, are paying particular attention to how each patient perceives the care they received.

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Product News – August 2022

Lumoa

Here are the improvements we have brought to Lumoa in the past month. New improvements to Editing Topics. Your Topics are things like “Price” or “Customer Service” – they are created by the Lumoa AI based on what your customers are saying. But, we know that the AI is not perfect. That’s why we give you the possibility to make manual edits.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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.

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How to Create Successful Marketing Feedback Loops & Automate Them?

Zonka Feedback

If you're here, I'd assume that you already have an ongoing marketing strategy in place and it is not giving you the desired results. And it's not just you; thousands of companies out there are trying to capture the market and win customer loyalty.

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Customer Service Job Projections and New Bureau of Labor Statistics Report

CSAT.AI

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their newest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) yesterday. A new report but not much new movement: minimal change in openings, hires, and separations (which include quits, layoffs and discharges) for July compared to June 2022. However, in t heir Occupational Outlook Handbook for Customer Service Representatives, the BLS provides insight more specifically into customer service job projections in the US.

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CSMs: Nail Your Customer Business Reviews

ClientSuccess

Most CSMs, especially those working in SaaS, meet with their customers regularly, even weekly. They constantly check in with key contacts so that nothing slips through the cracks in the progress plan. Sometimes, however, a more extensive, more focused discussion is warranted to take stock of how a customer is progressing against its goals. This is called a Customer Business Review. .

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Collect feedback that drives powerful results – Interview with Christian Lelo de Larrea Gaudiano

Lumoa

Here’s an ideal scenario, an online user interacts with a live chat and inquires about something. Then you or a chatbot answers that inquiry. Finally, you ask in return if the user was satisfied with the service you provided, and the user happily takes the time to chat more and explain their feedback. Here’s the reality, gathering online feedback is not as easy as it may seem.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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

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DMRC's Customer Sastifaction Survey: A Review

Zonka Feedback

I've been living and working in Delhi for about five years now. Like any other day, I took the metro to reach my office in Gurugram. Although I own a car but honestly, who would want to get stuck in hours of traffic?

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Guest Post: Build Your Winning Customer Experience Strategy With These Quick Tips

Shep Hyken

This week, we feature an article by Sukhdev Singh, Digital Marketing Specialist at Maxicus , a company that provides tech-enabled customer service solutions. He writes about building a great customer experience is integral to the success of any organization. Here are some tips for building a winning customer experience strategy. Companies that provide a seamless customer experience have a better chance of creating a loyal audience in the long run.

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12 Effective Reasons To Move Your Call Center to The Cloud

cxservice360

Like most business owners, you probably know that cloud-based call center software has advantages over its on-premises counterparts. But if you’re still not sure if it’s right for your company, there are many reasons to move your call center to the cloud. Here are the different reasons to move your call center to the cloud. Read more. The post 12 Effective Reasons To Move Your Call Center to The Cloud appeared first on CXService360 - Customer Service Articles, Stories and more.

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“Funding squeeze” does not spell doom and gloom for startups seeking VC

Zendesk

It’s no secret to early-stage founders: the startups funding landscape is different today than it was even a year ago. With funding harder to come by in a relatively less stable period for the global economy, venture capital firms are looking more carefully at startups before determining who gets the green light. There is a strong silver lining to all this, though—not only are there still funds to go around, but establishing good business practices in leaner times can better position startups fo

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AI for Business Outcomes: Selecting the Right Tools to Drive Results

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.

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DMRC Customer Satisfaction Survey 2022 | What's good & not so good?

Zonka Feedback

In total, I've lived and worked in Delhi-NCR for around five years. And for my daily commute to Gurgaon, instead of getting stuck in traffic for hours, I generally use metro to reach office. Presently, my travel time includes 1 interchange from Red Line to Yellow and usually, I am glued to my iPad's screen checking out the numbers we were able to achieve yesterday or the week before, and how can we improve them while listening to 'Pantera', 'Lamb of God', or some other (as people like to call it

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Amazing Business Radio: Frank Cespedes

Shep Hyken

Selling with Service. Where Sales and Customer Service Meet. Shep Hyken interviews Frank Cespedes, a professor at Harvard Business School and the author of six books, including his latest, Sales Management That Works: How to Sell in a World that Never Stops Changing. He talks about how sales and customer service is changing and how organizations, from the frontlines to the C-suite, can adapt.

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Brands are under pressure to differentiate via CX

MyCustomer Experience

BAI & Automation is transforming the customer journey Customers require more joined-up service experiences Human Advisors need extra. 1st Sep 2022. By Tim Pickard CMO.

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Generative Art: prospects and limitations of “creative” AI

Neosperience

Cover image: Dall-E Mini, “Generative Art About Empathy In Blue Tones”, digital medium, 2022 . From the bizarre juxtapositions of images created by Dall-E Mini to the NFT market: images generated by AI algorithms are increasingly becoming mainstream. At the same time, this close intersection between art and technology raises several questions. Can a machine generate works of art autonomously?

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

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.