Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Art of Selling CX: Convincing Skeptical Senior Leaders on Customer Experience Success Introduction In the dynamic landscape of customer experience (CX) management, the journey extends beyond strategic implementation; it’s a constant process of persuasion and selling ideas, especially to senior leadership.

Customer Centricity 130

Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Automotive Fashion 130

ECXO

MARCH 21, 2023

Journey Map Your way to Customer Experience Maturity in Just 8 Steps + 12 with CX and EX Customer experience culture is a set of values, beliefs, and behaviors that a company adopts in order to create a customer-centric culture. Based on the company ‘’mindset’’ and approach. In the end, everything is connected.

B2B 98

B2B Customer Experience Roadmap Culture 98

ClearAction

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Leading Customer Experience as a Team Sport Lynn Hunsaker Author Lynn Hunsaker at Super Bowl LVII stadium 2023 Leading customer experience as a team sport is essential because every player in your enterprise helps or hinders customer experience performance. It’s indisputable, enduring value.

Sports 71

Sports Customer Experience Handbook Case Study 71

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It starts with leadership defining who you are as an organization and what you stand for. Creating an organization’s positive and supportive culture is key to delivering extraordinary experiences. Using tools like Net Promoter Scores (NPS) to measure customer and employee experiences provides valuable insights.

Net Promoter Score 89

Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity Culture Employee Experience 89

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.

Return on Investment 266

Return on Investment Culture Customer Centricity Ecommerce 266

CX Journey

APRIL 5, 2017

Are you following the 10 Commandments of Customer Experiences? The topic of my session was The 7 Deadly Sins of Customer Experience. With the topic of today's blog post, I seem to be on a bit of a spiritual customer experience journey. Thou shalt listen to customers and act on their feedback.

Customer Experience 144

Customer Experience Policies Employee Experience Innovation 144

ijgolding

APRIL 19, 2017

This month, in my exclusive column for CustomerThink, I continue to explore in detail my perspective on seven ‘tips’ that will enable any organisation to become genuinely customer centric. Strategy needs to be a balance between what the business wants and what the customer wants.

Strategy 191

Strategy Customer Experience Customer Centricity How To 191

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.

Return on Investment 182

Return on Investment Culture Customer Centricity Ecommerce 182

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 17, 2019

And while I’m all about looking forward more than I look back, it’s worth remembering that a lot of the articles written on Experience Investigators in 2019 are just as relevant in 2020… some even more so! 10: Improving B2B Customer Experience: Is It More Personal Than B2C? And therein lies the challenge.

Customer Journeys 178

Customer Journeys B2C Touchpoint B2B 178

ShepHyken

JULY 6, 2021

Empowering Employees through Caring Leadership. The Impact of Caring Leadership on Employees and Customers. Top Takeaways: Hire people who assume a leadership position when it comes to taking care of the customer. Everybody is a customer. What does it mean to empower employees?

Leadership 139

Leadership Customer Experience Customer Focused Customer Service 139

ijgolding

MAY 23, 2017

Usually (although not exclusively) the domain of men and women working for organisations in senior roles, the ‘rolling eye phenomenon’ often occurs when someone like me, a Customer Experience Professional, starts to talk about anything related to the Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 227

Customer Experience Financial Customers Insurance 227

Horizon CX

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

How often have we found ourselves witnessing a company’s leadership suddenly experience the revelation that their competitors, who have adopted the best practices of Customer Experience Management, are showing impressive positive returns and a clear competitive advantage? and employees is a cultural commitment.

Competitive Advantage 130

Competitive Advantage Leadership Knowledge Base Culture 130

Playvox

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ask people to name three companies known for their customer-centric approach to business, and there’s a good chance some common names will surface: Nordstrom, Apple, Trader Joe’s, Patagonia, and others frequently come to mind. What do they have in common? What’s their secret? But why stop there?

Customer Centricity 83

Customer Centricity Contact Center Management Customer Satisfaction 83

Customer Guru

AUGUST 8, 2018

Customer experience (CX) is the relationship of a customer with a business at all touchpoints during the period of the customer journey. It is widely said that customer experience is the next battleground for organizations. Adam is a globally recognized expert on customer experience.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Consulting Customer Journeys 130

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 20, 2016

CMC Thought Leadership Principal, Beyond Philosophy. In the consumer world, satisfaction has only incidental proven connection to customer experience and behavior, and engagement has similar challenges for employees (and customers). That is what the scope of employee ambassadorship helps to provide.

Leadership 60

Leadership Engagement Customer Centricity Employee Engagement 60

ClearAction

OCTOBER 25, 2022

You can fast-track your customer experience (CX) maturity with gigantic financial gains, as I learned when we faced a customer crisis early in my career. Within the first two years, we saved enormous time and money for employees, customers, partners and investors. How is value maximized?

Customer Journeys 71

Customer Journeys Sports Study Leadership 71

delighted

DECEMBER 14, 2020

2020 required many companies to pivot their internal and external customer processes to provide convenience and safety. Switching to a more virtual world has sparked the need for customer feedback on updated customer experience (CX) strategies to ensure that all adjustments are as friction-free as possible.

Strategy 62

Strategy Net Promoter Score Customer Experience Effort Score 62

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.

Customer Experience 115

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals 115

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

What is a Customer-First Culture, and Why is It Important? There are plenty of noble reasons for wanting to create great customer experiences. Each interaction a customer has with your brand is an opportunity to make their day even the slightest bit brighter , which is as meaningful today as ever. Culture is a funny word.

Culture 251

Culture Company Lifetime Customer Customer Centricity 251

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Fidelum Partners) As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, we need to change the way we think about and build companies, brands and customer relationships. Consider how “warm” you are with your customers.

Ecommerce 70

Ecommerce Customer Service Trends Loyalty 70

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 26, 2017

CMC Thought Leadership Principal, Beyond Philosophy. Most organizations do not fully understand, or leverage, the key linkages and relationships between customer experience and employee experience/behavior. Employees, though, are critical stakeholders in the delivery of experience value.

Survey 111

Survey Company Leadership Study 111

Customer Bliss

MAY 10, 2019

How does a logistics company shift its gears to become more customer-focused? In today’s episode, Scott Allison , the Chief Customer Officer of DHL ’s supply chain, shares some strategies and tactics around communicating the brand’s message, telling the customer story, and improving employee and customer experience.

Customer Focused 31

Customer Focused Chief Customer Officer Social Media Leadership 31

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 15, 2019

Defining and managing your customer service culture is a significant issue for many organizations. Today we share some important considerations for establishing your customer service culture as well as the best practices of the leading customer service organizations. Essential Considerations for Your Customer Service Culture.

Culture 114

Culture Customer Service Leadership Airlines 114

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 5, 2021

You know the brands that do customer culture well. They create such a focus on the customer that everything and everyone throughout the organization is on board. . Sometimes the customer-focused “way” is seen as a brand within a brand. It’s easy to TALK customer experience.

Customer Centricity 190

Customer Centricity Culture Customer Journeys Government 190

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Companies with a Soul are the Future of Customer Experience. Understanding Companies and Customers of the Future. The Interview with Blake Morgan: If you don’t get the simple stuff down, you will lose customers. The Interview with Blake Morgan: If you don’t get the simple stuff down, you will lose customers.

Employee Experience 82

Employee Experience Culture Connections Technology 82

ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2018

A successful customer experience strategy is a result of the company’s culture. In other words, and I’ve said it many times before, what’s happening on the inside of the company is going to felt on the outside of the company by the customer. Let’s look at the EX, which is the Employee Experience. Customer support?

Employee Experience 96

Employee Experience Hotels Video Culture 96

CX Journey

JULY 12, 2018

in your organization - or any organization - start with the leadership team. But if employees see that executives put themselves "above the law," forget it; that's a major culture fail. If you're in the midst of transforming your business to a customer-focused/customer-centric culture, then employees look to you for what that means.

Culture 92

Culture Customer Centricity Leadership Employee Experience 92

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 8, 2017

Stephen has held senior executive roles in marketing, customer growth, distribution, or product with Barclays, AMP, Frizzell, Berkeley Berry Birch, and Standard Life. A key focus for his change leadership was to use customer insights, data analytics and digital channels to drive a significant improvement in customer and commercial outcomes.

Chief Customer Officer 137

Chief Customer Officer Leadership Innovation Financial 137

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident.

Net Promoter Score 87

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

CX Journey

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Image courtesy of Pixabay Do you feel like you're not making the progress in your customer experience transformation efforts that you thought/hoped you would by now? I've seen several posts lately about CX being all talk and no action - that it's a lot of effort to pull off a customer experience transformation (and no doubt, it is!)

Employee Experience 116

Employee Experience Culture Policies Customer Experience Professionals 116

ClearAction

MAY 27, 2013

Customer-Centricity Goes Beyond Customer Experience Management Lynn Hunsaker. Customer experience management is necessary, yet insufficient. Traditionally, organizations have managed customer experience with a mindset of how the company is doing, in order to grow revenue.

Customer Centricity 77

Customer Centricity Customer Experience Management Customer Experience Management 77

ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Voice of the Customer Surveys: Expert Tips for Creating Effective Surveys & Must-Ask Questions for Gaining Valuable Insights by CallMiner. The common theme is that they are short and easy on the customer.

Customer Service 112

Customer Service Survey Case Study Training 112

Russel Lolacher

MARCH 2, 2022

Speaking and sharing my experience for as long as I have in the customer/experience relationship space, I’ve had the absolutely pleasure of making some friends along the way. Annette Franz , and that new book is Built to Win: Designing a Customer-Centric Culture that Drives Value for Your Business.

Customer Centricity 59

Customer Centricity Omni-Channel Culture Leadership 59

Smith+co CX

JUNE 20, 2022

However, our decades working with leading brands to help them with their brand experience, have shown us that there are clear winners across every market and in every sector. In his Sunday Times column, Julian spoke about the clear link between satisfied employees and satisfied customers.

Brands 36

Brands Retail Culture Leadership 36

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 23, 2016

Darryl Speach is a serial customer experience practitioner and change agent. He’s had leadership roles at New York Life, the Disney Institute, and Greystone and Company. Speach serves as Chief Customer Officer, leading strategy for the Greystone customer experience effort across all business lines.

Chief Customer Officer 0

Chief Customer Officer Culture Leadership Insurance 0

Qualtrics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Presidential Executive Order on customer experience is a major milestone in the movement to bring the power of experience management to focus government policies, programs, and services on the people they are designed to help. Leveraging federal requirements to advance CX maturity.

Customer Experience 26

Customer Experience Government Customer Journeys Social Media 26

Natalie Petouhof

AUGUST 15, 2022

As the processes, policies, technology, and culture needed to drive improved experiences shift, customer experience (CX) must shift, too. Utilizing and combining these elements effectively is what makes customers want to spend more with you, stay longer, and actively refer others. A new approach.

Leadership 52

Leadership Software Chatbots Banking 52