Sat.Jul 30, 2011 - Fri.Aug 05, 2011

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The Old College Try

Customers Rock!

Today, I have a special guest blogger, Greg Meyer. Greg and I are kindred spirits when it comes to customer experience, and I asked him to share a recent car rental story and the lessons one can learn from it. Thanks, Greg. You rock! The Old College Try. “Do, or do not. There is no try&# - @yoda. “We try harder&# - @avis. It’s really challenging to “speak with one voice&# as a company, whether your company is small, large, or anywhere in between.

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What it takes to succeed as a customer service representative

Service Untitled

The best customer service representatives focus on people. They are good listeners, good communicators, and convey to us a positive and patient demeanor. These amazingly reliable people provide business owners with the competitive advantage over their competition, and it doesn’t matter if the economy is dragging – successful organizations continue to recognize the importance of their employees.

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Customer service success

Very Best Service

'Customer service success should be celebrated. Why not send away your customer service team to one of the 5 star best hotel getaways so that they can celebrate their success in style, maybe with a bottle of Champagne? Customer service success only comes after a lot of innovation, passion and hard work. If your organisation is successfully delivering its customer service strategy it is critical that the teams responsible are properly thanked and rewarded in the same way as sales and marketing te

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How SIEM and PSIM Work Together to Address NERC-CIP Requirements

Customer Interactions

'The topic of cyber security is getting a lot of attention at electric utilities recently, as they deal with NERC-CIP standards and the ever-present threat of cyber security attacks. Top of mind are several incidents of cyber attacks, the most well known being the Stuxnet worm that attacked industrial software and equipment and some other attacks like the ones targeting Lockheed Martin and Sony.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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The Hidden Power of Your Customers is Launched!

Customers Rock!

I just wanted to share some very exciting news with all of you – my book, The Hidden Power of Your Customers , is now launched! It has been an exciting week with the various launch activities, including an interview on NBC TV in San Diego, a book interview video released by my friends at Lithium Technologies , and the beginning of my book tour/book signing at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego.

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Perspective on First Call Resolution

Brad Cleveland Blog

First-call resolution (FCR) is an increasingly popular performance measure in customer contact environments. And that’s a good thing: Unresolved contacts are a common source of customer dissatisfaction, and the organization tends to incur many additional expenses (e.g., repeat calls, rework, etc.) when issues are not fully resolved. However, despite clear benefits, FCR must be implemented carefully.

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Thanks to the Unsung Heros of 9-1-1

Customer Interactions

'Since childhood we have been taught that in an emergency we should call the universal emergency number 9-1-1. Our expectation upon calling is that we will soon have a police officer, a fireman or an emergency medical unit arrive at our location and begin aiding us in our emergency. In addition to being taught to call 9-1-1, we hear stories daily about the heroic efforts of first responders around the world who have come to the assistance of those in need.

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NG9-1-1: Past Lessons, Present State, Future Opportunities

Customer Interactions

'The 77th APCO International Conference & Expo is coming up in August and it will be another chance to talk about NG9-1-1 and the scope of change it will bring. On August 7th at 1:15 PM, four professionals who have deep insight on this very topic will share their thoughts on how NG9-1-1 has been progressing so far and what to expect going forward. If you are planning to go to APCO this year, I would like to invite you to join us for this panel discussion on “NG9-1-1: Past Lessons, Present

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Perspective on First Call Resolution

Brad Cleveland Blog

First-call resolution (FCR) is an increasingly popular performance measure in customer contact environments. And that’s a good thing: Unresolved contacts are a common source of customer dissatisfaction, and the organization tends to incur many additional expenses (e.g., repeat calls, rework, etc.) when issues are not fully resolved. However, despite clear benefits, FCR must be implemented carefully.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!