Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After all, you can’t consistently deliver at such a high level- at every customer touch point- if only certain people are responsible for making sure it happens. In fact, exceptional customer service is more than a functional role; it’s a purpose, rooted in a culture and an understanding of what it means to be truly customer-focused.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 67

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

My Comment: It’s time for a little culture mixed in with some customer experience education, and these lessons come from the master painter, Vincent Van Gogh. Chip Bell, author and a customer experience expert, has taken Van Gogh’s life story and found four valuable lessons that we can all use in our CX strategy.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 90

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

A customer just looking to pick up a carton of milk sees the layout as inconvenient. So, what ideas do we make in our businesses that are more profitable and inwardly focused versus customer focus? Why Is Identity So Important In Today’s Customer Experience? by Matt Seeley. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Leadership 89

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

(The C Suite UK) It’s no secret that providing a quality customer experience (CX) is now – and has been for several years – an important factor for modern businesses. When Customer Service Automation Goes Off the Rails by Don Fluckinger. Then the article goes on to discuss the importance – and the benefit – of proper training.

Self Service 82

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training 82

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

My Comment: This is a very technical article, but I found it fascinating as it introduced me to a concept called “observability,” which is an approach that collects and analyzes data on the system, especially anything that contributes to the digital customer experience. Customer Understanding: Why Is It the Cornerstone of Customer-centricity?

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Customers 70

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Josh Linkner) Having studied high-performing cultures for over two decades, as well as building five companies of my own, I’ve discovered the 14 core beliefs of the highest performing teams. My Comment: With the Super Bowl just around the corner, the title of the article by innovation expert Josh Linkner caught my eye.

Social Media 98

Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 98

Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. Customer service transformation isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most effective ways to improve business performance.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service Hospitality Consulting Customer Service Training 49

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Debunking Automation Myths In Customer Support by Anand Janefalkar . Forbes) Since the early days, innovation and automation have transformed the way companies provide products or services to their customers. This article is all about culture. The author shares the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Conference Employee Experience Customer Service Training 85

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2017

(McKinsey & Company) To excel with customers, frontline employees need high-level service from core support functions. Société Générale’s group head of corporate resources and innovation explains how to achieve such symmetry. McKinsey & Company) To serve end customers better, begin with your employees.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Airlines Chatbots Resources 96

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

My Comment: If there were four things you could do that would ensure your customers would come back, what would they be? Josh Linkner, innovation guru, shares four core ideas that build loyalty. Some of you may think these are common sense, but then think about how often you don’t experience these when you’re a customer.

Loyalty Programs 76

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Loyalty Retail 76

Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. The standard level of customer service at most modern companies is reactive. [Originally published in Forbes.com.

Leadership 68

Leadership Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 68

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Management doesn’t even realize or acknowledge that internal customers exist. My Comment: The internal customer is just as important (if not even more so) as an outside customer. This article looks at the internal customer and the process behind delivering better internal service. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Chief Customer Officer 83

Chief Customer Officer Customer Service Lifetime Customer Loyalty 83

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 2, 2017

My Comment: The author shares some customer service and CX “conventional wisdom” and then shares commentary on why we should question it. Conventional wisdom thwarts progress and innovation – in everything, including customer service! Great concepts here. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Journeys 83

Customer Journeys Customer Service Chatbots Customer Centricity 83

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

He has appeared in over 150 media and is regularly cited as a top customer experience thought leader. In addition to his customer experience work, Adam is an angel investor with an interest in entrepreneurs who disrupt the status quo through innovation. Adrian Swinscoe. Barry Dalton. Bob Thompson.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

He has appeared in over 150 media and is regularly cited as a top customer experience thought leader. In addition to his customer experience work, Adam is an angel investor with an interest in entrepreneurs who disrupt the status quo through innovation. Adrian Swinscoe. Barry Dalton. Bob Thompson.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Improving Customer Experience with a Customer Centric Culture by Mansi Bhatia. CustomerThink) Customer experience (CX) has gained a newfound glory in today’s industrial landscape. CX along with employee engagement are the focal points for companies who are looking to improve brand loyalty and customer engagement.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Programs Social Media 15

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

She is an internationally recognized Customer Experience Thought Leader, Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of ‘Customer Understanding: Three Ways to Put the “Customer” in Customer Experience’ (and at the Heart of Your Business). LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link]. LinkedIn : [link].

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Through her ‘The Modern Customer’ Podcast, Morgan aims to provide detailed insights about customer-focused digital transformation. Bob Thompson has a wealth of expertise in customer-facing areas such as customer service and sales. Bob Thompson. Lincoln Murphy. Micah Solomon. Pete Abilla. Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 10

Customer Service Social Media Customer Centricity Tips 10

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The ‘invisible’ Future of Customer Experiences by Elliot Maras. Kiosk Marketplace) With all of the innovation taking place in customer engagement tools, it’s hard for brands to know what to focus on: new apps, chat bots, virtual reality, avatars, the metaverse, artificial intelligence. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Loyalty Programs 64

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Infographics Chatbots 64

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Creating a better employee experience will result in a better customer experience. Ricardo Saltz Gulko Creator of new experiences and design innovation perspectives by Design Decode. Design Decode) “In my view, people in CX and design often use ‘innovation’ as a buzzword – however, I would argue that we need to be more nuanced.”.

Customer Service 17

Customer Service Infographics Employee Experience Customer Service Strategies 17

ShepHyken

MAY 11, 2020

Former Apple CEO John Sculley On The Importance Of Customer Experience by Blake Morgan. Forbes) Today, Apple regularly tops lists of companies with the best customer experiences and the most innovative products. Customer experience, innovation, artificial intelligence, culture….a Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Innovation Retail Financial 60

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“Citizen Satisfaction,” according to the ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) is on the rise. 5 Reasons You Need a Customer Advisory Board by Erika Putinsky (CMSWire) What can customer advisory boards do across a wide range of industries, business sizes and locations? How about a former waiter/server?

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Government Loyalty Customer Satisfaction 64

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“Citizen Satisfaction,” according to the ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) is on the rise. 5 Reasons You Need a Customer Advisory Board by Erika Putinsky (CMSWire) What can customer advisory boards do across a wide range of industries, business sizes and locations? How about a former waiter/server?

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Government Loyalty Customer Satisfaction 62