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

CloudCherry

DECEMBER 1, 2018

It’s really hard to drive change that impacts the business from just a few customer responses. What credit unions need is a CEM that moves beyond describing the member experience to start providing the insights and driving the actions to improve it. It’s simple, but effective information. Member Journey Mapping. Will it pay off?

Customer Journeys 150

Customer Journeys CEM Net Promoter Score Touchpoint 150

CloudCherry

OCTOBER 19, 2018

It’s really hard to drive change that impacts the business from just a few customer responses. What credit unions need is a CEM that moves beyond describing the member experience to start providing the insights and driving the actions to improve it. It’s simple, but effective information. Member Journey Mapping. Will it pay off?

Customer Journeys 150

Customer Journeys CEM Net Promoter Score Touchpoint 150

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Being Customer-Centric requires rewarding those that contribute to Customer-Centricity. Too many organizations are still not rewarding Customer Experience improvement because they don’t measure it. Focusing on rewarding these, however, is not conducive to Customer Centricity. It’s a simple concept, really. Some do both.

Net Promoter Score 118

Net Promoter Score Customer Experience CEM Customer Centricity 118

ClearAction

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Customer Care … CRM … Customer Experience — What’s the Difference? Customer Care … Customer Relationship Management … Customer Experience — what’s the difference? The purpose of any organization is to serve a customer need. In essence, customer experience is what makes the world go around!

Customer Care 66

Customer Care CRM Customer Experience CEM 66

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Customer centricity requires strategy to cultivate a culture that puts the Customer at the center of everything you do. As the third in our series of nine posts looking at the different parts of the organization contributing to Customer centricity, let’s look at: Customer Strategy. What emotions are we trying to evoke?

Net Promoter Score 163

Net Promoter Score Strategy Customer Centricity CEM 163

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 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

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

JUNE 11, 2015

Without fear of (much) argument, it’s a fair statement that all companies want, and try to generate and achieve, optimum loyalty from their customer base. They should want this because study after study shows the financial rewards of having loyal customers. Customer loyalty programs are especially popular among retailers.

Loyalty Programs 60

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Retail 60

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 8, 2018

Customer experience repair and improvement can be completely overwhelming! Then you simply must understand the journey by undertaking a robust customer journey mapping process. They are silently chipping away at your customers’ loyalty RIGHT NOW while you chase after that elusive “WOW” experience.

Customer Journeys 273

Customer Journeys Airlines Social Media Banking 273

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

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 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

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

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

JUNE 1, 2015

Are, beyond customers who would be loyal anyway, are they driving more purchase activity and narrowed consideration sets? And, what is the impact of loyalty programs on enterprise profitability? This, as they see it, may be indicative of hope among companies with programs that long-term customer value can be generated.

Loyalty Programs 60

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Hotels 60

Middlesex Consulting

MARCH 5, 2018

This article describes why and how to implement the peak-end rule to improve the ROI of your customer experience (CX) efforts. I realized that four of the attendees were either looking for a new position or gave up looking and started consulting. In other words, loyalty quickly plateaus and additional investment in CSAT is wasted.

Customer Experience 60

Customer Experience Effort Score CEM ROI 60

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? Be careful here, however, because sometime you can unwittingly do too much to compensate, which can undermine future loyalty.

CEM 60

CEM Policies Customer Retention Conference 60

Middlesex Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2015

I will spare you the details of this fiasco, but needless to say, for a company prides itself in its branding as delivering the highest level of customer experience, I have to wonder how much truth there is behind their claim. It’s All About the Customer Experience. The Journey to Delivering Positive Customer Experiences.

Omni-Channel 60

Omni-Channel Customer Journeys Customer Experience CEM 60

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 28, 2016

There is a hidden experience every Customer has with you. If you haven’t uncovered what it is, then you are probably making a huge mistake with your Customer Experience. When it comes to having a great Customer Experience, all organizations have made mistakes. Customer Experience drives value ($$$) for your bottom line.

Customer Experience 60

Customer Experience CEM eBook Consulting 60

Bold360

APRIL 17, 2019

Delivering exceptional customer experiences is a strategic differentiator for businesses today, as modern customers are not afraid to switch brands if they feel unsatisfied with the level of service and support provided. Haskell and Gregorio kept getting asked by their own sales organization, “who is your perfect target customer?

Customer Engagement 40

Customer Engagement Engagement CEM Net Promoter Score 40

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.

CEM 60

CEM Customer Journeys Conference Customer Centricity 60

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

Middlesex Consulting

MARCH 5, 2018

This article describes why and how to implement the peak-end rule to improve the ROI of your customer experience (CX) efforts. I realized that four of the attendees were either looking for a new position or gave up looking and started consulting. Mr. Lee lives in Hong Kong and has been President of Global CEM for almost 17 years.

Effort Score 60

Effort Score CEM ROI Customer Satisfaction 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

OCTOBER 3, 2014

In doing so, the Royal Yacht Britannia team has thought through every aspect of the visit to create an excellent Customer Experience. Downie explained that this was the result of recognising that Customer Service is only the final action in what has to be a much more strategic focus on the whole Customer Experience. “If

Leadership 154

Leadership CEM Sports Hotels 154

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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Prejudice exists in Customer Experience as well. There are some points he makes in the video that I think warrant a closer look, particularly as they relate to Customer Experience. Subconscious or gut instincts affect our decisions about Customer Experiences as well. Look at the Harley Davidson Customer as an example.

CEM 120

CEM Groups Consulting Sports 120

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 5, 2015

There have been many great stories in the past couple of months about airlines doing what was right by their Customers. We can all learn a little about Customer centricity when we look at these examples from three major carriers in the US. Southwest Attacks Its Late Problem Head-on with Its Customers.

Airlines 60

Airlines Examples Net Promoter Score CEM 60

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Helping your Customers make a decision is an important element in your Customer Experience design. Zhecho Dobrev, one of our consultants published his musings on this concept. All channels for your Customers make up your Customer Experience, including websites. The Consequence of Choice.

CEM 60

CEM Retail Consulting Conference 60

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 13, 2016

Why do organizations put such little value on loyal customers? Why do we not look at the lifetime value of a customer and see the profit they provide? Why do organizations treat existing customers so poorly? We all know it costs less to keep a customer than it does to acquire a new customer. entrepreneur.com.).

Company 60

Company CEM Consulting Training 60

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 13, 2016

Why do organizations put such little value on loyal customers? Why do we not look at the lifetime value of a customer and see the profit they provide? Why do organizations treat existing customers so poorly? We all know it costs less to keep a customer than it does to acquire a new customer. entrepreneur.com.).

Company 60

Company CEM Consulting Training 60

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 5, 2015

In building relationships with customers, and value for them, my long-time observation is that most organizations tend to progress through several stages of performance as they are becoming truly customer-centric: a) customer awareness, b) customer sensitivity, c) customer focus, and d) customer obsession.

Customer Centricity 60

Customer Centricity Omni-Channel Company Banking 60

ClearAction

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Customer Experience Articles. Customer experience articles. Tools, techniques, and case studies catalyze your customer experience management success. Peruse ClearAction articles, podcasts and webcasts, and ask how these best practices can be customized to your specific needs. Customer-Focused Marketing.

Customer Experience 48

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Employee Engagement Social Media 48

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 7, 2016

Last year, I questioned whether Customer Experience had delivered the goods. This year, I question whether Customer Experience is the problem. This year, I think Customer Experience isn’t failing us; we are failing Customer Experience. Customer Satisfaction score to denote the health of the economy.

Net Promoter Score 60

Net Promoter Score CEM Consulting Customer Satisfaction 60

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 7, 2016

Last year, I questioned whether Customer Experience had delivered the goods. This year, I question whether Customer Experience is the problem. This year, I think Customer Experience isn’t failing us; we are failing Customer Experience. Customer Satisfaction score to denote the health of the economy.

Net Promoter Score 60

Net Promoter Score CEM Consulting Customer Satisfaction 60