Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Many b2b and b2c companies offer antiseptic, commoditized, vanilla experiences for customers. Some, through culture, discipline, and purpose have succeeded in creating consistent, positive experiences which are appealing to customers and which customers consider worthy of passing along through informal conversation and recommendation.

CEM 60

CEM Omni-Channel Training Customer Experience 60

Strativity

JULY 18, 2014

Consistently engaged employees are the key to creating better customer experiences and loyal customers, but as companies struggle to keep up with the fast-paced world of cultural transformation they are losing the hearts and minds of their employees. 6 World Cup Lessons Applicable to Every Customer Relationship .

CEM 40

CEM Customer Experience Conference Employee Engagement 40

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

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

Strativity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Join Lior Arussy and Bruce Temkin as they discuss: Clear, actionable steps to design an effective customer journey map. Techniques that will elevate your customer journey mapping to the next level . ? CEM Certification – October 21 – 23, 2014. . . CEM Certification . CEM Certification. On-Demand .

Customer Journeys 52

Customer Journeys CEM Automotive Case Study 52

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

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

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

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. In my experience, banks don’t ever put the customer first. They communicate well.

Banking 138

Banking Culture Employee Engagement CEM 138

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

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.

CEM 60

CEM Policies Customer Retention Conference 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

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

SmartKarrot

JULY 27, 2022

A healthy relationship with the customers – is the success mantra for B2B SaaS businesses. Along with a customer-centric approach, businesses should invest in customer engagement activities to build healthy customer relationships. This is where customer engagement managers enter the scene. .

Customer Engagement 10

Customer Engagement Engagement CEM Management 10

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The focus on enhancing customer experience has gained traction in recent years. As businesses recognize its value, the shift from a product-centered approach to a customer-centric one continues. Actionability is also, as we believe, one of the essential aspects of customer experience management. Listen to your customers.

Net Promoter Score 445

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 445

Up Your Service

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In this interview, CEM Global speaks to Jeff Eilertsen, VP Client Success and Global Service Education at UP! This is a fundamental question that we challenge all clients to consider as they embark on building a “service culture” versus simply training customer service skills. Employee engagement. Customer loyalty.

Culture 55

Culture CEM Social Media Employee Engagement 55

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

MARCH 21, 2016

Employee engagement is critical to your organization’s hiring efforts. As the Fortune article points out, the Generation Z, fun-workplace-seeking employees will comprise at least 20% of the workforce by 2019, just three short years from now. Our four-part online Employee Engagement course covers the employee ambassador concept.

Social Media 60

Social Media CEM Employee Engagement Employee Experience 60

PeopleMetrics

DECEMBER 12, 2019

A poor employee experience leads to disgruntled or apathetic employees who suck the energy out a business. On the other hand, an exceptional employee experience leads to employees who pass on their enthusiasm to customers. In other words, a positive employee experience is a boost to any business’ bottom line.

Banking 91

Banking CEM Employee Experience Rewards Programs 91

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 74

ROI Net Promoter Score CEM Conference 74

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 17, 2015

Employee Experience and Customer Experience are linked. The Voice of the Customer (VOC) refers to the feedback you get regarding a Customer’s expectations and their experience with your organization. In the past couple of years, more organizations have been listening to their Customers. And guess what?

CEM 60

CEM Customer Journeys Employee Experience Employee Engagement 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

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 12, 2018

That leader had an epiphany about customer-centric culture. If we focus on customers, we will be a better organization. We will create happier employees who care deeply about those we serve. Starting today, we focus on customers in a whole new way! Employees are excited. Or maybe he was the CEO. A rallying cry.

Customer Centricity 137

Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Culture Training 137

CloudCherry

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Who owns the customer experience in your organization? When it comes to putting customer experience management into action, it’s critical to know who owns the moving pieces. In today’s B2B world, customer experience management (CEM) often falls to the customer success team.

Customer Success 247

Customer Success Customer Experience CEM Touchpoint 247

Lumoa

MARCH 20, 2018

Customer experience has been on the rise during the last couple of years. From the traditional product-oriented businesses we’re moving towards customer understanding and customer-centric approaches. Whether you’re new to customer experience or coming for little inspiration, this is the right place. So let’s start!

Net Promoter Score 286

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Omni-Channel Customer Experience 286

CloudCherry

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Who owns the customer experience in your organization? When it comes to putting customer experience management into action, it’s critical to know who owns the moving pieces. In today’s B2B world, customer experience management (CEM) often falls to the customer success team.

Customer Success 186

Customer Success Customer Experience CEM Touchpoint 186

Lumoa

MARCH 20, 2018

Customer experience has been on the rise during the last couple of years. From the traditional product-oriented businesses we’re moving towards customer understanding and customer-centric approaches. Whether you’re new to customer experience or coming for little inspiration, this is the right place. So let’s start!

Net Promoter Score 160

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Omni-Channel Customer Experience 160

SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 12, 2020

You can use this software as a CRM or customer relationship management, project planning, tracking inventory, and task management. . Several customers stated that the features of Airtable are too generic. SurveySparrow software is the all-in-one solution to provide an excellent experience to your customers and employees.

CEM 52

CEM Net Promoter Score CRM NPS 52

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 2, 2015

For anyone who appreciates a truly customer-centric organization, one that is invested in its stellar reputation for ongoing trust and value creation, customer experience optimization and building employee ambassadorship, Wegmans is the company to emulate. Michael Lowenstein, Ph.D.,

Customer Centricity 60

Customer Centricity Retail Leadership Training 60

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. suitecx ©2015, suitecx Inc.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience CEM Social Media Customer Journeys 100

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. 1) Company Overview: Clarabridge’s customer experience management platform helps hundreds of the world’s leading brands understand and improve the customer journey.

Groups 120

Groups Multi-Channel Omni-Channel CEM 120

PeopleMetrics

JUNE 8, 2020

You should leverage positive customer feedback as well! Recognize alerts acknowledge when an employee does something special or extraordinary to improve the customer experience. A recognition program based on customer feedback is a powerful way to increase employee engagement and create a customer-centric culture.

CEM 78

CEM Infographics Employee Engagement Culture 78

Strativity

JULY 16, 2014

Strativity Group’s next Customer Experience Management (CEM) Certification program will be held in Orlando, FL., For professionals who are seeking a strategic framework for implementation, the program provides participants with a foundation in Customer Experience and CEM with a focus on: . October 21-23, 2014.

Customer Experience Management 40

Customer Experience Management Groups CEM Customer Experience 40

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 11, 2015

just how jaded and seeking for social interaction have customers become, in their relationships with vendors and their loyalty and engagement programs, that experiences need to always be fun and inclusive? This trend works well for building more strategic, bonded relationships with customers. Michael Lowenstein, Ph.D.,

Gamification 60

Gamification Loyalty Programs Loyalty Consumers 60

SmartKarrot

JULY 26, 2021

A lot has been said and written about customer experience and still, there are tons of questions on CX. This article attempts to answer some of the most frequently asked questions on customer experience. What is customer experience? Customer experience (CX) refers to the impressions that your customers have on your business.

Customer Journeys 11

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Self Service 11