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Dialogue on CRM, Customer Experience, and Customer-Centricity

Maz Iqbal

On CX – voice of the customer, journey mapping etc. In the name of customer-centricity – whatever that means. Colleague: Which big company, as in the kind of company … Continue reading "Dialogue on CRM, Customer Experience, and Customer-Centricity". Yet, there is little to show for it.

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Is The Way We Are Going About Customer Acquisition and Retention Dead Wrong?

Maz Iqbal

That you get points for using my name … That if you have a customer loyalty program, you get more points for asking me for my membership card so you can check to see if I can get a discount… But, I’ll tell you what makes the real difference. Relationships do not reside in CRM databases.

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Customer / Leadership: What Is The Access To Cultivating Greatness?

Maz Iqbal

Or the customer journey mapping? What about your investments in CRM systems and other technologies (e.g. IVR) have they taken you to the heights of sales effectiveness and/or customer service delight? Let’s not forget the VoC feedback- has that unlocked the door to customer loyalty riches?

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Erich Fromm On The Central Challenge Of Cultivating Meaningful Relationships With Customers

Maz Iqbal

What Is The Central Challenge Of Building Meaningful & Profitable Relationships With Customers? Is it about coming up with new products and services that attract customers like bright lights attract moths at night-time? Is this challenge about opening up 24/7 access to your business through any and all channels?