Peter Lavers

MAY 4, 2021

I am delighted to announce that I will be participating in the next Customer Attuned Online Panel Discussion. Our subject for discussion will be Customer Centricity. We will address the topic via a facilitated discussion followed by an interactive Q & A live on ZOOM. 10.30 – 11am).

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Horizon CX

APRIL 4, 2019

Think of service as an intangible product that, through an exchange, delivers a tangible benefit to the customer. I was selling complex and highly customized laboratory robotic and automation systems into the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. This generated a need to learn how to sell a “solution” to the customer versus a product.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

The customer service landscape is experiencing a fundamental transition as a result of changing customer expectations, technological improvements, and the pursuit of excellent client experiences. The Rise of Omnichannel Support The rise of omnichannel support is one of the most noticeable changes in customer service.

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CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

The all-too-sudden and tragic passing of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh has sent a ripple through the business world, and the customer experience (CX) community is no exception. In the past, I’ve often chuckled upon reading about Zappos in a book or hearing the name mentioned in a keynote address as a model for customer-centricity.

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Peter Lavers

JUNE 6, 2021

We are delighted to announce that our founding director Peter Lavers has again been recognised as one of the World’s top 50 customer experience influencers, this time by The Awards Magazine. ” You can read the full list of Award Magazine’s top 50 influencers by clicking here. I’m honoured!”

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ClearAction

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Customer-Centric Innovation Lynn Hunsaker. What defines a customer-centric organization, and why is taking a customer-centric approach increasingly seen as important? Clear Action’s Lynn Hunsaker and Patricia Seybold Group’s Matthew Lees argue the business case for a customer-centric organization.

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CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

The all-too-sudden and tragic passing of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh has sent a ripple through the business world, and the customer experience (CX) community is no exception. In the past, I’ve often chuckled upon reading about Zappos in a book or hearing the name mentioned in a keynote address as a model for customer-centricity.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Great company culture can be hard to define, but you know it when you feel it. There’s a certain atmosphere at companies with great cultures – a feeling that anything is possible. A new company culture survey has shed some light on the state of company culture in the UK and the results are quite interesting.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced market, businesses across the UK face numerous hurdles in attracting and retaining customers. With the advent of digital technology and social media, customer expectations are higher than ever. Businesses must navigate these waters carefully to build a loyal customer base.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

The future of business is customer-centric. Especially after the pandemic, it’s more important than ever for companies to create meaningful customer interactions across all communication touchpoints and focus on engagement rather than aggressive self-promotion. Why is customer service a problematic aspect of the legal industry?

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Alida

JUNE 16, 2016

If you work in customer experience (CX), you probably already know Jeanne Bliss. A thought leader in CX even before this practice became mainstream , Bliss is an author and a rexpected expert on customer-centric leadership. Here are our top seven reasons: She pioneered the emergence of the chief customer officer role.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Focus on the human experience, the digital experience and the culture.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

In the late 1980s, Jan Carlzon coined the term “Moments of Truth” to describe the interactions between customers and company employees that directly affect customer satisfaction. These moments, Carlzon argues, are critical opportunities for a company to win or lose customers. The concept is still going strong today.

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PeopleMetrics

JUNE 16, 2015

(DISCLAIMER: The CX Feud is a game in which 150 customer experience professionals took our assessment about the presence, or absence, of customer centricity practices in their organizations. When it comes to customer experience activities and commitment, leaders appear to be: 1. The Survey Says. All Talk, No Action".

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ijgolding

AUGUST 12, 2018

Over time, several words have been used to describe the organisational focus on customers. They include: Customer Experience. Customer Focus. Customer Centricity. Customer Service. Customer Success. Customer Outcomes. Customer Relationship Management. Customer Management.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

In the competitive world of start-ups, one key factor that sets successful companies apart from the rest is their ability to provide superior customer service. To begin with, start-ups must develop customer-centric policies and practices that prioritize convenience and transparency.

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Customer Guru

APRIL 10, 2018

At Customer Guru, we believe that Customer Experience (CX) should be the number one priority for all the Indian businesses so that they become more sustainable and successful globally. Thus, we are on a mission to spread this awareness, inspiring and guiding professionals to adopt and inculcate a customer-centric approach.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 7, 2022

Customer service can be a challenge in any type of business, but the last two years have created unprecedented obstacles and shifting circumstances across industries around the world. While popular before the pandemic, subscription-based businesses in particular have been enjoying accelerated growth within this transformed shopping culture.

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Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

Continuing with our list (in alphabetical order) of customer experience (CX) influencers (experts, consultants, and authors), we are sharing a few names of leaders leaders that every CX enthusiast must follow and take inspiration from. John is an “Ex-Disney Guy” and Customer Experience Coach. John DiJulius Follow @JohnDiJulius.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 21, 2017

This piece was originally written by Nate Peace, Spothero Support Operations and Systems Lead, for Opentalk magazine. The customer-centric mindset is a well-practiced, well-implemented philosophy that has shaped many of the best and longest lasting companies (Zappos, Nordstroms, Sears, etc.). HIRE AND TRAIN CULTURE.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 21, 2017

This piece was originally written by Nate Peace, Spothero Support Operations and Systems Lead, for Opentalk magazine. The customer-centric mindset is a well-practiced, well-implemented philosophy that has shaped many of the best and longest lasting companies (Zappos, Nordstroms, Sears, etc.). HIRE AND TRAIN CULTURE.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 21, 2017

This piece was originally written by Nate Peace, Spothero Support Operations and Systems Lead, for Opentalk magazine. The customer-centric mindset is a well-practiced, well-implemented philosophy that has shaped many of the best and longest lasting companies (Zappos, Nordstroms, Sears, etc.). HIRE AND TRAIN CULTURE.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 19, 2018

Your customers have one, too, and you can use it to get them to do what you want in your Customer Experience. The BMA believes an opt-out policy “ will lead to a cultural change so that organ donation is seen as the norm rather than the exception.”. Overwhelming evidence proves that, in fact, customers are irrational!

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

New Partnership between Synergy and Customer Service Action provides an “unrivalled end-to-end customer service proposition.”. Synergy and Customer Service Action are delighted to announce a new multi-year deal that will help shape the future of customer service.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Miami and Palo Alto, Foundever a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry, has announced a new strategic partnership with Zenarate, the leading AI Simulation Training solution for customer-facing agents. The Zenarate AI Coach platform is purpose built to develop outstanding customer service and sales agents.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Calabrio , the workforce performance company, has hired Dave Orstad as SVP professional services and support, reinforcing the organisation’s customer-first culture. Orstad will spearhead Calabrio’s global professional services and customer support teams. We know when our customers succeed, we succeed.

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ijgolding

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

As customer experience has become increasingly recognised as a thing of tangibility, so has the need to adopt and embed the skills and competencies that make managing it (customer experience that is) a reality. Fortunately, the profession that customer experience has become is steadily building a burgeoning number of just such people.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

We might already be a month into 2022, but there’s still time to consider what we should be focusing on over the next year with regards to improving the customer experience. A customer-centric approach to collaboration. All these touchpoints must be considered to create a smooth and satisfactory customer journey experience.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Calabrio Appoints New Leader of Customer Service & Support Team in Mission to Be Trusted Ally for Customers’ Success. Calabrio , the workforce performance company, has hired Dave Orstad as SVP professional services and support, reinforcing the organisation’s customer-first culture.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Now in its seventh year, the awards acknowledge and celebrate Calabrio customers who are shaping the future of workforce optimisation (WFO), elevating customer experience (CX), and enhancing employee engagement within their organisations. Calabrio , the workforce performance company, has announced the winners of its annual ONE Awards.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Martin Ellingham, product director, Aptean Respond , looks at what makes a successful customer strategy in 2020, and defines the five most important building blocks necessary to deliver on it. The concept of a customer-centric culture is often talked about when discussing the customer experience.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s no secret that the online casino industry has skyrocketed in recent years, but what’s often overlooked is the exceptional digital customer service that backs this meteoric rise. No, they’re not just riding the wave of the “ always-on” culture , they’re harnessing it.

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Kerry Bodine

JULY 31, 2018

I started out by sharing a Venn diagram with my thoughts on the relationship between User Experience, Customer Experience, and Service Design. I agree that UX, in theory, can be applied to any and all customer interactions. There’s also a lot of work that CX professionals do to improve the employee experience and corporate culture.

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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.,

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CSM Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

More businesses are recognising the value of outstanding customer service. In fact, 88% of companies now prioritise customer experience in their contact centres. Providing an outstanding customer support experience can strengthen these relationships.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), scooped three awards at this year’s International Customer Experience Awards, in recognition of its world-class standards for customer service and cultural transformation. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

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