Michelli Experience

JULY 25, 2017

In last week’s blog , I highlighted a US decline in social trust (a precipitous drop of 46% points from 1964 to 2016). I also opined on the critical role of trust in strengthening the social contract between businesses and customers. I depict this relationship in the formula: High TRUST = Happy Employees = Happy Customers =.

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Storyminers

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Last week’s post predicted that customers won’t stand for technology that constantly sells to them. It predicted 2016 as the year predictive analytics and other ‘sensing’ technologies will be used to serve customers first. Chick-fil-A [private], now America’s favorite chain restaurant, is proof.

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Storyminers

MAY 16, 2016

[Originally published on APADMI Apr 20, 2016 – Advice & Guides, Blog as:] Integration of Mobile into Retailers Business Model Roundtable Apadmi have recently produced a whitepaper exploring the integration of mobile into a retailer’s business model and the benefits it can bring.

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Michelli Experience

APRIL 14, 2017

According to Bruce Temkin’s 2016 study , after a positive emotional experience, customers are 15 times more likely to recommend a company. But do the current solutions deliver on the key question that companies should be asking themselves: How can we provide a positive emotional experience to our customers?

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Michelli Experience

MARCH 11, 2016

In 2016, mobile marketing will be a must-have by many businesses. In 2016, over 2 billion consumers are expected to purchase smartphones worldwide. Through Trumpia’s mass text messaging automation solution he helps businesses and organizations communicate effectively with their customers or members. Six: The Numbers Don’t Lie.

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Storyminers

APRIL 28, 2016

How much can you learn about the present and the future Customer Experience Design in 7 minutes? Find out by reading an interview I did with Marketforce 20/20 , a European Union producer of customer experience conferences. Which experiences around the world impress you most?

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Think Customers

MAY 10, 2016

These days, it seems as if all customers have heightened expectations for receiving consistent customer experiences. I recently had a chance to discuss some of the components of delivering a luxury customer experience with Ana M.

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Michelli Experience

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

As a customer experience consultant, I find myself working with leaders across the globe and across business sectors on some very familiar themes; needs fulfillment, customer effort reduction, surprise and delight, etc. It is easy to utter a swift and accommodating response after a customer offers input. Responsiveness.

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Storyminers

JULY 11, 2016

Why not focus on the efficiency of the call center instead of delivering better customer outcomes? The customer was rarely part of the equation. Now, customers are front and center in almost every business ecosystem. This quick about-face is forcing business decision makers to include customer outcomes in their thinking.

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Storyminers

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Last week’s post predicted that customers won’t stand for technology that constantly sells to them. It predicted 2016 as the year predictive analytics and other ‘sensing’ technologies will be used to serve customers first. How do we train customers to ask for the service? Hint: they don’t.

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Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Three Unique Professional Development Events for Customer Service Professionals. How to Handle Difficult Customers Using Verbal Aikido. 5 Aikido Principles for Creating Calm, Defusing Anger and Moving to Closure with Difficult Customers. August 10, 2016 1:00pm ET – 2:00pm ET. Created and Facilitated by Myra Golden.

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Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Three Unique Professional Development Events for Customer Service Professionals. How to Handle Difficult Customers Using Verbal Aikido. 5 Aikido Principles for Creating Calm, Defusing Anger and Moving to Closure with Difficult Customers. August 10, 2016 1:00pm ET – 2:00pm ET. Created and Facilitated by Myra Golden.

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Storyminers

MAY 16, 2016

[Originally published on APADMI Apr 20, 2016 – Advice & Guides, Blog as:]. our research has revealed that not all retailers are using each channel to full effect and mobile apps are not up to scratch or consistent with the experience shoppers may have on the retailer’s website or in-store. Digital is such a broad topic.

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CX Journey

MAY 3, 2016

This is a modified version of that post, which appeared on their blog on March 30, 2016. The Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) was established in 2011 to support and to advance the customer experience profession, to set standards for the profession, and to increase the visibility of these long-unsung heroes.

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Strativity

APRIL 19, 2016

Customer experience design and management consulting firm, Strativity Group, Inc. Peters appointment marks the next step in Touchpoint Dashboard’s launch of a full suite of products and professional services, including local journey mapping workshops and trainings that will begin in the second-half of 2016.

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Michelli Experience

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Ernie is the now 93-year-old, World War II veteran, who started a coast-to-coast run on August 7, 2013,which he completed (some 3,000 miles later) on August 20, 2016. I saw this same passion for mastery when I ran earlier in the year with Ernie Andrus. With the passion I have for making it to the finish line, nothing will stop me.”

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ERDM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Article by Ernan Roman Featured on CMO.com During a recent conversation with Ruth Crowley, vice president of customer experience design at Lowe’s, I was struck by her statement that “to the customer, it is not an omnichannel experience. It is their experience.” We must design with every touch point in mind.

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ERDM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Article by Ernan Roman Featured on CMO.com During a recent conversation with Ruth Crowley, vice president of customer experience design at Lowe’s, I was struck by her statement that “to the customer, it is not an omnichannel experience. It is their experience.” We must design with every touch point in mind.

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CX Workout - Ideas Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

My name is Alexander Doak and I’m the director of customer success at CX Workout. CX Workout is a Boston based customer experience design firm and a subsidiary of the service profit chain institute. The first one is about customers. New Customer Interaction Models. New Customer Interaction Models.

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CX Workout - Ideas Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

My name is Alexander Doak and I’m the director of customer success at CX Workout. CX Workout is a Boston based customer experience design firm and a subsidiary of the service profit chain institute. The first one is about customers. New Customer Interaction Models. New Customer Interaction Models.

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CX Workout - Ideas Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

My name is Alexander Doak and I’m the director of customer success at CX Workout. CX Workout is a Boston based customer experience design firm and a subsidiary of the service profit chain institute. The first one is about customers. New Customer Interaction Models. New Customer Interaction Models.

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SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

The Super-Heroes of Customer Experience are here! Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. They have not only brought new perspectives on the table but have redefined the customer experience exceptionally!

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Storyminers

JUNE 20, 2016

Why not focus on the efficiency of the call center instead of delivering better customer outcomes? Business profitability first. Everything else second. Why not buy cheap chairs for the restaurant? Much of this thinking comes from entrenched […]. The post The ‘Always On’ Enterprise appeared first on Mike Wittenstein.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 4, 2022

Customer service coaching refers to the practice of ongoing communication between the agent and their manager to hone in on how to improve on specific skills, achieve specific goals, and develop their craft so they can handle even the most difficult customer interactions. Coaching Customer Service Agents for Individual Growth. “A

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Storyminers

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2016, ten companies fell from 101 to 253 ranking places. In this author’s opinion, becoming adaptive is the single most valuable new asset a leadership team can provide its shareholders, employees, and customers. You could save (permanently) on shipping, manufacturing, and on customization. You must become adaptive.

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Stella Connect

APRIL 17, 2018

If you’re in a call center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy in your customer service training and coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease. Coach your service team strategically.

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Michelli Experience

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Since, according to the Institute of Customer Service (ICS), most customer complaints (62%) aren’t about products per se but rather about the way people treat customers during service interactions, investing time and money to, select, train and develop service talent creates a huge opportunity. Investing in service excellence.

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Strativity

AUGUST 28, 2016

is the undisputed leader in customer experience design and transformation. 29, 2016) — Strativity Group, Inc. was honored by New Jersey SmartCEO as one of the 2016 Corporate Culture Award winners. 1, 2016 at the Starland Ballroom. “In Strativity Group Inc. Hackensack, NJ (Aug. The post Strativity Group Inc.

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Strativity

AUGUST 17, 2016

is the undisputed leader in customer experience design and transformation . NEW YORK, August 17, 2016 — Inc. magazine today ranked leading Customer Experience Design and Transformation firm, Strativity Group Inc. 500|5000 Methodology The 2016 Inc. Strativity Group Inc. “The Inc.

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Storyminers

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Most vendors I spoke with at this year’s show justified the existence of their product(s) with claims about how it improved the customer experience, saved money, and made business more efficient and/or more profitable. Retailers are acting on the notion that customers’ needs are different from their own. Fast forward to 2016.

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Stella Connect

APRIL 17, 2018

If you’re in a contact center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy in your customer service training and customer service coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease.

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Michelli Experience

DECEMBER 29, 2015

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Bold360

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In 2016, the customer experience became the focal point of marketing, acquisition, onboarding, UX design, and many other core business functions. Meet Our Panel of Customer Experience Pros: Daisy Jing. We make it a priority to respond to our customers as quickly as possible. Sasha Tenodi. Casey Tibbs.

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Storyminers

APRIL 11, 2016

This Interview was conducted by ReachForce and first appeared March 9, 2016 . Mike Wittenstein leads Storyminers, a pioneering customer experience design firm based in Atlanta. We recently checked in with them to discuss some of the challenges enterprises face in managing customer experience today.

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