ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2024

It doesn’t matter if your organization is B2C or B2B, the Amazon Effect is influencing your customers’ expectations. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Self Service Tips Contact Center 78

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2023

At a recent customer service presentation, the speaker who preceded me said that we must do better than simply meeting our customers’ expectations, and he shared some stories of truly amazing service experiences. You want customers to say things like, “They always are knowledgeable,” or “They are always so helpful.”

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Meeting Management Customer Expectations Customer Service Training 62

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Highlight your culture by introducing your core values, describing the empowerment processes that employees can use to exceed customer expectations and offering specific stories when employees went above and beyond for your customers. Don’t bore your employees with rote customer service training.

Customer Centricity 195

Customer Centricity Exceptional Customer Service Culture Customer Service Training 195

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2020

Not just your competition, but the best companies in the world that are creating new levels of customer expectations. How can you compare yourself to Amazon, Apple, Ritz-Carlton, and other iconic service-focused brands? How can you compare yourself to Amazon, Apple, Ritz-Carlton, and other iconic service-focused brands?

Customer Experience 126

Customer Experience Customer Expectations Customer Service Training Leadership 126

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Written policies, such as how you handle your customers’ data, return policies, guarantees and more build trust and safety. Are they in alignment with your customers’ expectations? Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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Policies Meeting Customer Service Training Customers 94

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Customers’ Expectations of the “Basics” Continue to Rise – The basics are about friendly, helpful, convenient service. Done right, customer support makes you money. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 134

Daniel Group

APRIL 10, 2023

Too often, short shrift is given to this type of training, yet is essential for at least three reasons: Our research shows that effective communication often distinguishes between a great and a not-so-good customer experience. Customer expectations around communication have become more stringent. I was wrong.

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Training Customer Service Training Groups Knowledge Base 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

Customers Want It Now Customers will be less patient next year because of what is referred to as the Amazonation of the customer. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 92

Who's Your Gladys?

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Best practices Communicating with Customers Customer Service customer service mindset customer service performance Developing People Dissatisfied customer Engagement Marilyn Suttle Mood Management Who''s Your Gladys? customer expectations Customer Service Articles customer service training'

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Expectations Training 100

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Training and retaining good staff, and understanding, setting and managing customer expectations are among the top challenges facing customer service professionals according to a survey by ASQ, a leading authority on quality. Twenty-nine percent surveyed this year said managing customer expectations was their No.

Customer Expectations 40

Customer Expectations Survey Social Media Measurement 40

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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Customer Service Training Customer Service Training Customer Experience 143

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Never lose sight of what the customer expects. Meeting that expectation may be all you have to do to surprise and delight. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Customer Expectations 131

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

Customer Service Training 139

Customer Service Training Video Course Customer Service 139

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Therefore, any company trying to improve their customer experience should follow a defined plan to adopt a strategy that is congruent with their customer expectations. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to setting goals and strategizing for customer experience improvement. Redesign current processes and services.

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Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 287

ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2020

I recently wrote about the expected experiences gap , where the customers’ expectations—based on the experiences they have with their favorite companies—are higher than what they receive from the company they are currently doing business with. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Video Customer Service Training Training Customer Service 127

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Our service would be impeccable. . If you think about these answers, they are exactly what customers expect anyway. What would make your customers say, “Wow!” And maybe that idea is so good that customers would pay you for the privilege of doing business with you, even if they don’t have to.? .

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Hotels Customer Service Training Retail Financial 167

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Just do what is expected. When you consistently do what the customer expects, they will say, “They are amazing!” Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. and “I’ll be back!” . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Meeting Customer Service Training Customer Expectations Customer Service 71

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Companies should aim to meet their customers’ expectations by continuing to fine-tune their customer experience (CX) programs. Here are the CX trends you can expect to see in 2023 and how to keep your e-commerce business on track with the evolution of CX. CX trends to implement in 2023: Additional online customer support.

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e-support Customer Experience Social Media Chatbots 208

ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2021

The effort a customer makes to get the problem resolved – hopefully, it’s minimal effort – is ideally rewarded with an acceptable and expected resolution. In other words, if there is a problem, customers expect it to be handled appropriately, and when it is, they are usually happy to continue doing business with you.

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Customer Service Training Customer Service Customer Experience Training 151

Vonage

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Customers want fast service – whether they are waiting in line, calling the customer service center or waiting for an email response. If you are able to provide a rapid response that meets, or exceeds, customers’ expectations, velocity goes a long way in creating confidence.

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Customer Confidence Customer Service Contact Center Banking 274

Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty. But delivering excellent customer experiences isn’t something that you can measure one time and not look to improve. Businesses need to keep innovating and improving their service, or risk being left behind.

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Strategy Customer Experience How To Effort Score 225

CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Always tell your customers what they can do, not what they can’t do. 4) Perform for the Customer: Customers expect performance with speed. About the Author John Tschohl is the founder and president of the Service Quality Institute—the global leader in customer service—with operations in more than 40 countries.

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Communication Customers 105

Vonage

OCTOBER 6, 2015

They could improve customer experience by putting their convenience second. Key learning point to improve customer experience. Service improvements in one industry soon impact customer expectations in another. The service I get from FedEx influences what I expect from airline and taxi companies.

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Customer Experience Airlines How To Customer Service Training 120

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

(Fast Company) As the adoption of digital channels skyrockets, the businesses able to thrive are the ones that understand their customers’ needs and struggles. My Comment: I love the way this article starts: “The last 12 months have been a crash course in customer experience for business leaders.” That’s where empathy comes in.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 152

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. Key 2020 holiday shopping takeaways: It’s imperative to adapt as customer expectations evolve by Tara Bartley and Ashitha Bhanu. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 94

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This article emphasizes that customers may not be so quick to want to use an automated or digital system. Our customer service research indicates that 59% of customers prefer to go to the phone or email over digital channels. Read this article and learn more about what customers expect.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 143

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In other words, it is our customers’ perceptions that determine if we’ve provided good or bad customer service. The customer acts as the judge and jury. As a business, we can only hope that our efforts are in line with our customers’ expectations. Take this week to tweak the service. Talk about it.

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Customer Service Customer Expectations Training Customer Service Training 105

Comm100

AUGUST 29, 2021

As storefronts have evolved, so too has customer service. Now more than ever, customers are empowered to expect more from businesses and get more in return. Customers expect flexibility across channels and a consistent experience no matter how they reach out. Putting it all together. Empathetic. Consistent.

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Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Training Customer Service 130

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Train your employees well so that they can provide excellent customer service. Train your employees well and customer service training should be an integral part of their professional development. Use the latest technology to enhance customer service.

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Banking Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

The author of this excellent article uses Southwest Airlines as an example of a company that has created such a great relationship with their customers (passengers) that they give the airline the benefit of the doubt and “cut them slack” when things go wrong. If you want to meet those expectations, there are trends that you can’t ignore.

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Customer Service Airlines Tips Retail 83

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

And while each has its place and can add more detail to a big picture view, the following five are the best for signaling if contact center operations are aligned with customer expectations and that the levels of service being provided by your agents is helping to move the needle positively in terms of customer loyalty and advocacy.

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Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. I challenge you to accept that fact and to do business accordingly.? .

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B2B Comparison Healthcare Customer Service Training 141

Stella Connect

JANUARY 28, 2022

Here are our six tips for delivering better customer service right away. . 6 Tips for Delivering Better Customer Service. #1: 1: Align your customer service team’s approach with customer expectations. Is your customer service training program delivering desired results?

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Tips Customer Service Effort Score Customer Service Training 52

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Traditional e-commerce, mobile commerce (m-commerce), and social commerce (s-commerce) each have their own customer expectations that merchants must meet in order to stay competitive. My Comment: I’ve said for years that customers keep getting smarter when it comes to customer service and experience.

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Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 130

ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2019

Are You Meeting & Exceeding Customer Expectations? Teresa Allen) My new customer service keynote, A 2020 Service Strategy to Grow Your Business focuses on 5 specific strategies. These are the ways to keep a competitor from disrupting your business and stealing away your customers. by Teresa Allen.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Advertising Strategy Customer Service Training 105

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The statistic that Greg Hanover, the author, shares at the beginning of the article is that (according to PwC), consumers are willing to pay up to 16% more for better customer service. An interesting article on how to meet, if not exceed customer expectations. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Touchpoint Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 95

Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s true what they say: 2020 was a year for the books, and its impact on customer service was no exception. Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. Email is still a huge player for customers of all age groups in 2021.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130