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Customer Service Strategy: Avoid Common Pitfalls

Brad Cleveland Blog

Herb Kelleher, co-founder and former CEO of Southwest Airlines, once said, “We have a strategic plan. Developing strategies shouldn’t be an overly academic or formal exercise, with the result being a plan that’s really not put to use. In this video, I’ll discuss five common pitfalls when developing strategies.

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Customer Service Strategy: Avoid Common Pitfalls

Brad Cleveland Blog

Herb Kelleher, co-founder and former CEO of Southwest Airlines, once said, “We have a strategic plan. Developing strategies shouldn’t be an overly academic or formal exercise, with the result being a … Continue reading → The post Customer Service Strategy: Avoid Common Pitfalls appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Customer Service Strategy: Avoid Common Pitfalls

Brad Cleveland Blog

Herb Kelleher, co-founder and former CEO of Southwest Airlines, once said, “We have a strategic plan. Developing strategies shouldn’t be an overly academic or formal exercise, with the result being a … Continue reading → The post Customer Service Strategy: Avoid Common Pitfalls appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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North America’s Must-Attend Customer Service Strategy Meeting Hits NYC

CSM Magazine

The Summit provides a space for us to learn best practices from each other and about new technologies from sponsoring vendors.” – Michelle Buckley, Director of Operations, Customer Relations/Rapid Rewards, Southwest Airlines. VP, Client Services, Boston Red Sox. Senior Director, Customer Care, Hilton.

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Customer Service Strategy: Avoid Common Pitfalls

Brad Cleveland Blog

Herb Kelleher, co-founder and former CEO of Southwest Airlines, once said, “We have a strategic plan. Developing strategies shouldn’t be an overly academic or formal exercise, with the result being a plan that’s really not put to use. It’s called doing things.” ” He makes a great point.

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Customer service stats and what they mean for your business

Vonage

Great service also determines whether your existing customers shop with you again and whether your potential customers get beyond just that – potential. There are plenty of statistics that can give you an insight into the power of good (or bad) customer service. Think big.

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Customer Service Strategy: Avoid Common Pitfalls

Brad Cleveland Blog

Herb Kelleher, co-founder and former CEO of Southwest Airlines, once said, “We have a strategic plan. Developing strategies shouldn’t be an overly academic or formal exercise, with the result being a plan that’s really not put to use. It’s called doing things.” ” He makes a great point.