Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 7, 2016

We have had a significant increase in the number of organizations contacting us for help with their Customer Experience program. In many cases the initial focus on Customer Experience and new customer measures, like Net Promoter, delivered some improvements but they have been short-lived. We Need New Thinking. My Prediction.

Employee Engagement 60

Employee Engagement Insurance Exercises Analytics 60

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 7, 2016

We have had a significant increase in the number of organizations contacting us for help with their Customer Experience program. In many cases the initial focus on Customer Experience and new customer measures, like Net Promoter, delivered some improvements but they have been short-lived. We Need New Thinking. My Prediction.

Employee Engagement 60

Employee Engagement Insurance Exercises Analytics 60

CX Journey

APRIL 21, 2016

Image courtesy of Juju Insipired What customer experience challenges are you facing this year? Even though 2016 is already a third of the way over, I thought it would be interesting to share some findings about key customer experience challenges that have been identified for this year. That's pointless.

Omni-Channel 80

Omni-Channel ROI Culture Trends 80

Michelli Experience

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Here are my 6 commitments for 2016, I will be asking you to share your targets at the end of this post: Show-up : Surely, you have run across people who perpetually make excuses or you’ve had interactions with those who seem to be in a constant state of “trying.” Does that mean (in the words of Charlie Sheen) you are “winning?”

Social Media 100

Social Media Government System Consumers 100

Michelli Experience

JANUARY 6, 2016

I’ve been critical of leaders who make declarations like “ THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE CUSTOMER.” My problem with those types of statements is that I believe every year should be the year of the customer. In support of my position, I offer the following: If you want to keep customers in 2016 …. Why else are we in business?

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Competitive Advantage Customers 100

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 =.

Consulting 113

Consulting Touchpoint Leadership Employee Engagement 113

delighted

JUNE 24, 2020

Employee experience surveys are common, though recent studies have shown that actually, many companies have not made employee engagement a priority [1]. What is employee experience? Do employees feel heard by leadership? A strong employee experience means a strong customer experience.

Employee Experience 105

Employee Experience Net Promoter Score Leadership Employee Engagement 105

ijgolding

OCTOBER 3, 2016

As I continue to develop my Customer Experience Specialism around the globe, a number of questions are continually raised by the people I meet. How many customer segments should we have? Should we have a Chief Customer Officer. Customer journey maps of all shapes and sizes are adorning many a conference room wall.

Customer Centricity 263

Customer Centricity Customer Experience Customer Journeys Chief Customer Officer 263

ijgolding

JANUARY 17, 2017

In my exclusive column for CustomerThink in October 2016, I shared my ‘top tips’ for creating the right culture to enable an organisation to become genuinely customer centric. In November 2016 I did so with tip number 1 – how to make Customer Experience a priority for the whole company – you can read it here.

Customer Experience 168

Customer Experience How To Customer Centricity Tips 168

CX Journey

JANUARY 2, 2019

It's about time that companies start focusing on the employees. As I always say, "Quite simply, without employees, you have no customer experience." And if your employees aren't having a great experience, neither will your customers. Traditionally, customer experience professionals are thought to have no budget.

Employee Engagement 94

Employee Engagement ROI Metrics Omni-Channel 94

Alida

DECEMBER 22, 2016

presidential election, we’re entering the new year with a global geopolitical landscape that’s more uncertain and potentially more disruptive to businesses than 2016. Gaining customer trust will become a more significant source of long-term competitive advantage. Protecting customer data would be a good start. RELATED RESOURCES.

Trends 0

Trends Social Media Advertising e-support 0

Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 2, 2017

But in today’s competitive job market and customer experience landscape, employee satisfaction just isn’t enough. What you need to hold on to your team and have them deliver on the brand promise you made to your customers are engaged employees. Why Employee Ambassadors Are Essential to Business Today.

Leadership 121

Leadership Employee Experience Consulting Employee Engagement 121

Maz Iqbal

OCTOBER 20, 2017

You may have noticed that my speaking here at The Customer & Leadership Blog has been sparse since 2016. Before we continue, allow me … Continue reading "Is The Customer and/or Employee Experience Your Priority?". A mere eight conversations so far in 2017. Why the change?

Employee Experience 54

Employee Experience Customer Experience Leadership Customers 54

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

“These new perks revolutionize how all Hilton Honors members can use their Points, senior vice president and global head of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships Mark Weinstein said in a press release. But rewards programs alone – no matter how good – aren’t going to create customer loyalty. Are you a loyal employee?

Rewards Programs 60

Rewards Programs Hotels Travel Chief Customer Officer 60

ijgolding

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Do your people ‘make’ your Customer Experience’? To see a brand leveraging the qualities of its people as a marketing tool is fascinating – it will be even more so to see if both customers and Monarch’s people themselves agree with the sentiment. Do your people ‘make’ your company?

Customer Experience 120

Customer Experience Advertising Airlines Leadership 120

Customer Enthusiast

OCTOBER 26, 2018

This was unique because while most organizations are very effective at equipping employees with the knowledge and skills to become competent, few seem to give much thought to organizational purpose. Employees at such companies may know WHAT to do and HOW to do it, but they have no idea WHY they are doing it. Who are our customers?).

Customer Experience 90

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Effort Score Culture 90

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

CMC Thought Leadership Principal, Beyond Philosophy. The same can be said of employees. They can hire desired employers, and if things don’t turn out as expected, employees can ‘fire’ their employer, sometimes quietly, sometimes noisily, departing. The challenges in this stage are employee engagement and retention.

e-support 90

e-support Banking Culture Consulting 90

CX Journey

AUGUST 23, 2016

It was published on their blog on February 23, 2016. The phrase "employee retention" sends shivers down the spines of some folks. Employee turnover is expensive to any company in a variety of ways, not the least of which is the impact on the customer experience, too. And it ought to. But, I digress.

Leadership 0

Leadership Employee Engagement Employee Experience Training 0

ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2018

Better practices that emanate from leadership can prevent or correct such leaks and perhaps turn them into growth opportunities. Employee – mission disconnect. Situation : Your mission statement has become, or always has been, merely words on a wall and not a philosophy embraced by employees. Distrust of leadership.

Communication 82

Communication Leadership Airlines Social Media 82

Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 9, 2017

The restaurant’s founder Alan Bekerman said it was one less thing to think about when he made the decision back in February 2016. Bekerman said his managers feel they have more time to coach employees; a task Bekerman described as “more meaningful” than counting paper. But is it right for Customer Experience? Iq Food Co.

Banking 0

Banking Retail Insurance Loyalty 0

Michelli Experience

JANUARY 5, 2016

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Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Customers Consulting Employee Engagement 100

Experience Matters

JANUARY 9, 2017

The report provides insights from eight finalists in the Temkin Group’s 2016 CX Excellence Awards. This report has rich insights about both B2B and B2C customer experience. The report, which has 62 pages of content, includes an appendix with the finalists’ nomination forms. Here’s the […].

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Report B2C B2B Groups 120

Experience Matters

JANUARY 9, 2017

The report provides insights from eight finalists in the Temkin Group’s 2016 CX Excellence Awards. This report has rich insights about both B2B and B2C customer experience. The report, which has 62 pages of content, includes an appendix with the finalists’ nomination forms. Here’s the […].

Report 120

Report B2C B2B Groups 120

CX University

JULY 24, 2018

Organizations with a strong EVP pay employees less than others and still retain employees 300% longer (CEB, the Corporate Executive Board Company, Preparing your Employment Value Proposition for 2016). This adds up to millions in turnover cost savings alone, not to mention the benefits to employee engagement and productivity.

Employee Engagement 63

Employee Engagement Culture Case Study Exercises 63

CX Journey

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

It appeared on their blog on January 7, 2016. Fact : Without your employees, you have no customer experience. The linkage between employee experience and customer experience has been proven. It's real, and your employees matter. What is the employee experience? For you and for the customer.

Customer Experience 80

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Employee Experience Culture 80

BlueOcean

JUNE 21, 2016

Agent Engagement. Describe your employee engagement strategies and measurement processes? What percentage of your new hires comes from employee referrals? Your contact center has access to a wealth of data about your business, your customers’ behavior, your marketing results, and more. Hourly staff?

Contact Center 120

Contact Center First Call Resolution Training Culture 120

ijgolding

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

BM: Generally, the customer engagements I’m proudest of are those where the value of becoming more customer-centric has been amply demonstrated and I’ve “converted” sceptics within the company. The knowledge that we’re making the world a better place for customers. What are among your most proud CX accomplishments?

Customer Experience Professionals 120

Customer Experience Professionals Customer Experience Customer Centricity Customers 120

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.

Technology 100

Technology Company Marketing Loyalty Programs 100

SuiteCX

DECEMBER 22, 2015

8 Customer Experience Predictions for 2016. December 20, 2015 Customer Experience Management: 8 Customer Experience Predictions for 2016 As we move into a new business year, promising to be the most CX-­‐focused ever, we wanted to share some key predictions that we believe will come to pass: 1.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience CEM Social Media Customer Journeys 100

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.”

Engagement 100

Engagement Entertainment Conference Analysis 100

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. Here is a list of 150 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders and Influencers who have taken Customer Experience to the whole new level.

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

Stella Connect

MAY 4, 2017

How Disney University Develops the World’s Most Engaged, Loyal, and Customer-Centric Employees . What are the secrets behind Disney’s legendary employee development dynasty and how does it reinforce organizational values, culture and brand? Amaze Every Customer Every Time. Tuesday May 23, 8.15-10am.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Omni-Channel Conference Employee Engagement 40

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

Natalie Petouhof

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

In a recent survey 22 percent of respondents identified performance management as the “most likely” solutions to be replaced in 2016. . Why Is It Important to Balance Cost, Quality and Customer Service? Is the performance of employees consistent across time? Where is performance improving and declining?

Innovation 40

Innovation Gamification Management Comparison 40

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 12, 2017

CMC Thought Leadership Principal, Beyond Philosophy. Target Corporation has had a number of challenges over the past few years, from abruptly closing all of their Canadian stores to a 2016 earnings shortfall, plummeting stock price, and a rather negative sales outlook for 2017 (first quarter EPS was 6% lower than first quarter 2016).

Culture 60

Culture Customer Experience Apparel Retail 60

Experience Matters

APRIL 7, 2015

In its third year, these awards recognize companies that provide products and services that help companies improve the customer experience they deliver. Watch this blog and my Twitter feed for an announcement about the 2016 CX Vendor Excellence Awards in January 2016. The result: happy, loyal customers. Clarabridge.

Groups 120

Groups Multi-Channel Omni-Channel CEM 120