Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I meet many organizations that say they want to exceed Customer expectations at every moment of contact. The first step in exceeding your customer’s expectations is to know those expectations.”. - For most organizations, just meeting their Customer’s expectations would provide a good experience. I tell them they are mad!

Customer Expectations 167

Customer Expectations Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity CEM 167

PeopleMetrics

MAY 24, 2018

After months of brainstorms , meetings, late nights and deadlines, I am thrilled to announce that my first book, Listen or Die: 40 Lessons That Turn Customer Feedback Into Gold , will be available for purchase on Amazon starting Tuesday June 19th, 2018. Many companies collect customer feedback, but very few act on what they hear.

Feedback 54

Feedback CEM Chief Customer Officer ROI 54

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 28, 2014

All the little parts along the way in your experience are what make a Customer experience Customer-Centric. Putting the Customer first in everything you do applies to every part of your organization, from the way you greet them to the way you bill them. Why Systems Matter to Your Customers. Well, so do your Customers!

Net Promoter Score 120

Net Promoter Score Customer Experience How To CEM 120

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

For many years, there has been a debate whether you could assign a dollar amount to determine the return on investment for any Customer Experience improvements. Whilst the transactional business is more interested in repeat purchases and their frequency, the subscription business is mostly interested in how long customers remain loyal.

Net Promoter Score 164

Net Promoter Score ROI Customer Experience Insurance 164

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In other words, Customers will share data even though they don’t believe it is protected enough to get a better value from an organization. Netflix and Amazon continue to perfect their suggestions to suit the interests and previous selections by their customer, creating value to their loyal customers.

Net Promoter Score 102

Net Promoter Score Data CEM Customer Retention 102

PeopleMetrics

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Ten-plus years ago, market research firms offered what was called customer satisfaction tracking, or CSAT for short. Usually on a quarterly basis, they would utilize large telephone interviewing centers for a week or two, calling customers and asking about overall satisfaction levels (usually not most recent experiences). Real time.

CEM 94

CEM Software Feedback Call Center 94

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

How can marketers avoid creating a disappointed Customer? Reading these comments, I thought, “The Customers are feeling disappointed due to the way that their expectations have been set.”. Clearly avoiding disappointment means meeting the expectations of your Customers. Let go of your perceptions about what the Customer wants.

CEM 98

CEM eBook Social Media Customer Centricity 98

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 6, 2014

We work with Customer Experience (CX) professionals around the world and train them on how to go about implementing CX programs. The main reason that an organization fails to improve their CX is because of their lack of Customer Centricity. The symptom is a poor experience; the cause is their lack of Customer centricity.

Customer Experience 154

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity CEM 154

Customer Enthusiast

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

I was recently asked to clarify some service industry terminology that’s being used, often interchangeably, to describe customer experience. And since this is my blog, I’ll submit my own definitions: Customer service is a voluntary act that demonstrates a genuine desire to satisfy, if not delight, a customer.

Customer Experience 53

Customer Experience CEM Lifetime Customer Hotels 53

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Watch out this space as in a subsequent blog we’ll give advice on the different ways to change a habit… Blogs CEM CEO Conferences consultants consumer behaviour customer Customer Analysis customer behavior Customer Behaviour customer centricity customer emotions customer engagement Customer experience customer experience books customer experience (..)

Net Promoter Score 167

Net Promoter Score Marketing CEM Social Media 167

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 26, 2015

One interesting bit of his speech touched on an important issue for Customer Centricity: data breaches. He said the federal standard he would impose to notify Customers their information had been compromised should be 30 days. I am surprised that it would take as long as 30 days to tell a Customer of a data breach!

Customer Centricity 60

Customer Centricity CEM eBook Government 60

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Before I explain what I mean by that and how it has to do with Customer Experience, however, let me first tell you where I was born. 2] The study found price increases had twice the effect on customer switching, compared to price decreases.”. How is this applicable to Customer Experience? We see it all the time.

Net Promoter Score 140

Net Promoter Score Customer Experience CEM Banking 140

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 16, 2015

Customer Experience continued to be a dominant business issue throughout the world in 2014. They are all working to improve their Customer Experience. I can say with confidence the Customer Experience concept is now a worldwide phenomenon. Of course I know what the Customer Experience is about!”. Are you sure?

CEM 60

CEM CRM Conference Employee Engagement 60

PeopleMetrics

DECEMBER 12, 2019

On the other hand, an exceptional employee experience leads to employees who pass on their enthusiasm to customers. In fact, customers are more likely to have a positive customer experience if they are served by passionate employees. If you can allow employees to choose their work, they will be more engaged and dedicated.

Banking 91

Banking CEM Employee Experience Rewards Programs 91

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

How many times have you undertaken Customer research to discover what a Customer wants you to do to improve their Customer Experience only to discover when you implement this, it has no effect? Quite simply, on many occasions Customers don’t know what they want and will say the first thing that comes to their head.

Hotels 161

Hotels CEM Analysis Customers 161

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In other words, Customers will share data even though they don’t believe it is protected enough to get a better value from an organization. Netflix and Amazon continue to perfect their suggestions to suit the interests and previous selections by their customer, creating value to their loyal customers.

Data 131

Data CEM Loyalty Consulting 131

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Having a Customer-Centric culture doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a lot of work and concentration to create a deliberate Customer experience from all the parts of your organization. The reason you are delivering the Customer experience you do today is because of the way the organization is.

Customer Centricity 114

Customer Centricity Employee Experience CEM Culture 114

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 10, 2015

You charged for the wrong plan on a Customer’s mobile bill or sent an ‘Extra Small’ instead of a Medium on the Jacket a Customer ordered online. So how do you recover from a mistake with your customers? Acknowledging your emotions is key to communicating with your customer. Everyone makes mistakes. We all make mistakes.

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CEM Policies Customer Retention Conference 60

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 12, 2015

I dedicate my career to helping organizations take their current Customer Experience to the next level, or Beyond the Philosophy of it and into the “real world.”. Philosophy #2: Your Customer Experience drives value for your organization. . Philosophy #2: Your Customer Experience drives value for your organization. .

Customer Experience 60

Customer Experience eBook CEM Competitive Advantage 60

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company. Competition is great for Customer Experience.

Net Promoter Score 110

Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity Social Media CEM 110

Ecrion

JULY 8, 2019

They offer the most straightforward format for sharing digital materials such as books and portfolios. By using a customer experience management platform, you increase your customer’s level of engagement. By using a customer experience management platform, you increase your customer’s level of engagement.

User Experience 61

User Experience Interaction Software CEM 61

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

How do I get Customers to do what I want; eg: buy our product; use our web site; try a new service? So in the spirit of sharing skills, here are four things you can do to get Customers to do what you want: Tell them stories. In addition, most Customers don’t like to feel like they are losing anything. Change is hard for anybody.

Airlines 118

Airlines CEM Consulting Video 118

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Downie would tell you that it wasn’t his goal to be #1 on Trip Advisor, but instead to be the best experience for their Customers that they could. At the time they began their Customer Experience improvement process, the concept was relatively new and largely untested. So what are these? Ensuring the management doesn’t get in the way.

ROI 75

ROI Net Promoter Score CEM Conference 75

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Knowing this percentage, how can you harness the incredible power of the Customers’ subconscious mind to create a positive experience? What these industries do to create a positive experience for their diners or players show us the importance of designing a deliberate subconscious experience for your customers, whomever they might be.

CEM 60

CEM Social Media Customer Experience Management Conference 60

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 28, 2014

All the little parts along the way in your experience are what make a Customer experience Customer-Centric. Putting the Customer first in everything you do applies to every part of your organization, from the way you greet them to the way you bill them. These choices affect the Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 136

Customer Experience How To Multi-Channel CEM 136

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

When it comes to branding there might be no better way than using music to help a Customer remember your brand promise. Apple and Coke have chosen good songs to create the memory with their Customers. Having a great song, jingle, or score makes the ad create positive emotions in the minds of your Customers. They did a great job.

Tools 60

Tools Marketing CEM eBook 60

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 23, 2015

As a leader or a marketer if you want an employee or a customer to change behavior, research says the best thing to do is give them positive reinforcement when they do what you want. If you threaten your employees or Customers with punitive action when they do something you don’t want, you are potentially encouraging them to lie to you.

How To 60

How To CEM eBook Study 60

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Helping your Customers make a decision is an important element in your Customer Experience design. This delay is a consequence caused by the Paradox of Choice , first introduced to us by Barry Schwartz in his book of the same name in 2004, and then later in his TED talk. The Consequence of Choice. They don’t.

CEM 60

CEM Retail Consulting Conference 60

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In both cases, the police said that it was a “Customer Service” issue. If something as little as legroom disputes have escalated to the point that they can ground a flight, it might be an indication that the Customer Experience needs a little attention. Let me coin the phrase for the first time, “Seat rage” (lol)! It’s annoying.

Airlines 134

Airlines CEM Consulting Customer Experience 134

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Each year, we do a Global Leader Survey of top executives in Customer Experience Management. While I believe there are several factors at work here that make the difference between the two organizations, employee engagement is a big part it. According to the global leaders, that’s because: They deliver excellence customer service.

Banking 138

Banking Culture Employee Engagement CEM 138

InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

With today’s travelers raising their expectations while being exposed to a seemingly unlimited number of hospitality solutions, it is critical that operators deliver experiences that reflect the lives of their customers. A positive guest experience involves going beyond basic customer service. What is Guest Experience?

Guest Experience 260

Guest Experience Trends Hospitality Customer Journeys 260

CloudCherry

AUGUST 9, 2018

Customer expectations are higher than ever. In a world where convenience is everything, companies need to work harder than ever to meet and exceed their customer’s expectations. But the methods we’re using to manage the customer experience are stuck in the past. Pillar #2: Companies must gain a 360 degree view of the customer.

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Customer Experience Management Customer Journeys Customer Experience Management 150

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

That post-purchase anxiety about a decision is a common affliction for Customers. Reducing choices isn’t the answer though, as customers are attracted by large assortments; i.e. they like the feeling of having an abundance of choice. Wine stores play music to put their customers in a happy and relaxed mood.

CEM 113

CEM Conference Customer Centricity Consumers 113

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 29, 2016

But research – and our own experience with customer mirrors – shows that one of the most effective ways to build trust is far simpler and doesn’t cost a thing. These results are consistent with what we have learned in conducting customer mirrors. What is this mysterious technique? A genuine smile. Do you believe them?

How To 60

How To CEM Video Customer Service Representative 60

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 29, 2016

But research – and our own experience with customer mirrors – shows that one of the most effective ways to build trust is far simpler and doesn’t cost a thing. These results are consistent with what we have learned in conducting customer mirrors. What is this mysterious technique? A genuine smile. Do you believe them?

How To 60

How To CEM Video Customer Service Representative 60

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 28, 2015

. “ Unlocking the Hidden Customer Experience: Short Stories of Remarkable Practices that Ensure Success” is designed to help organizations take their Customer Experience to the next level. Read more about the book and register for the webinar, here. Hiring Customer Ready Employees.

CEM 60

CEM eBook Conference Customer Centricity 60

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 12, 2015

I love watching what people, and Customers do. Your Customers would raise their hands during this TED talk also. What baffles me, then is why some organizations choose to ignore feelings and how they affect the behavior of their Customers. What do I mean by irrational behavior? Ze Frank has this to say about being human.

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CEM Customer Journeys Conference Customer Centricity 60