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

Magellan Solutions

MARCH 26, 2024

Outsourcing Customer Service: The Smart Move for SMEs So you’re a business owner, always on the edge trying to keep up with the competition. Sure, you know it’s the happy customers that matter, but doesn’t customer service management look like a time-consuming skydive into a pool with no bottom?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Multi-Channel e-support Culture 52

TechSee

APRIL 13, 2021

Is customer service a cost center or a profit center? The traditional outlook on customer service. A cost center is a function or department – like customer service – that costs your business money to operate but doesn’t actively generate revenue.

Self Service 124

Self Service Customer Service Comparison Sales 124

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

She writes about the five ways to become an effective and efficient customer service manager. Perhaps you’re thinking of trying to move up the ranks of your organization to become a customer service manager, or perhaps you already are one but want to hone your skills. Either way, this article is for you.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Management Exercises Leadership 56

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In 2003 there were 30 Chief Customer Officers worldwide according to the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) Council, reaching 450 by 2011. Earlier this month, Thomasz Tungaz, a venture capitalist at RedPoint, published a blog titled “Why your SaaS Startup Needs a VP of Customer Success Sooner than you Might Think”.

Customer Experience 302

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer B2B Conference 302

NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As businesses prioritize customer satisfaction, understanding the nuances of measuring Customer Experience Return on Investment (CX ROI) has emerged as a strategic imperative. Customers who enjoy positive interactions are more likely to become repeat buyers, brand advocates, and contribute to a lower churn rate.

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ROI Net Promoter Score Measurement Customer Experience 111

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. As the customer journey continues to evolve into something more dynamic and diverse, it’s imperative to think about ways of optimising your (hopefully) amorous customer relationships through your business communications.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 61

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Importance of CRM Databases in Competitive Analysis Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases are essential tools for storing and tracking customer information, interactions, and sales history. Could your company fill this void with exceptional customer service and thereby win over disenchanted consumers?

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Analysis Marketing Competitive Advantage Analytics 260

Brad Cleveland Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot riding on customer experience leaders right now. Our organizations, our customers, our employees are counting on us.

Leadership 51

Leadership Customer Experience Contact Center Customer relationships 51

Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

An essential part of customer service leadership is understanding what customers want. But what do they expect? And how are those expectations changing?

Customer Expectations 26

Customer Expectations Leadership Customer Service Video 26

Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While efficiency and productivity are undoubtedly essential, businesses must not forget the importance of treating customers with genuine kindness and respect. Let’s begin by delving into some of the implications of delivering perfunctory service and how that can negatively impact the business.

Culture 130

Culture Customer Centricity Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 130

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 3, 2018

“A very small increase in customer retention can yield a huge impact on profitability.” How Net Promoter Companies Thrive in a Customer-Driven World. Rob Markey is a partner at Bain & Company and leads the customer strategy and marketing practice. 7 Customer Experience Insights You Can Apply to Your Organization.

Leadership 120

Leadership Chief Customer Officer Social Media Loyalty 120

Kayako

APRIL 29, 2019

There is a lot of focus on employee engagement and experience these days. And with good reason, customer-centric culture is the backbone of good customer experience. Richard Branson famously said “If you look after your staff well, they will look after your customers.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Guidelines Employee Engagement Customer Journeys 163

Kustomer

JUNE 1, 2023

Using customer data to create a personalized customer experience is one of the top customer service trends of 2023, according to Forrester. Now is the time to ensure your customer experience strategy includes data driven personalization. For the modern consumer, expectations are growing.

Data 78

Data Customer Service CRM Customer Service Strategies 78

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

CloudCherry

MARCH 12, 2018

Believe it or not, companies aren’t doing a great job at Customer Experience. Forrester’s 2017 CX Index for UK companies has revealed that customer experience quality has declined for most companies and verticals. What are customers looking for when they engage with my company across multiple touchpoints?

Customer Journeys 170

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Touchpoint Analytics 170

CloudCherry

MARCH 12, 2018

Believe it or not, companies aren’t doing a great job at Customer Experience. Forrester’s 2017 CX Index for UK companies has revealed that customer experience quality has declined for most companies and verticals. What are customers looking for when they engage with my company across multiple touchpoints?

Customer Journeys 170

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Touchpoint Analytics 170

Customer Bliss

MAY 16, 2018

“The experiences start from the beginning; the customer has to start feeling that empathy from the beginning when they are prospects,” says Francis Cordón , the first Chief Customer Officer at Rigor. Put Yourself in the Shoes of Your Customer. How can a vendor be more valuable?

Customer relationships 111

Customer relationships Banking Chief Customer Officer Leadership 111

PeopleMetrics

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Customers evaluate the businesses they interact with everyday on a variety of factors, including price, quality, and the overall customer experience. Creating a positive customer experience (CX) is for all types of businesses, including essential services like banking. What do customers expect from banks?

Banking 62

Banking Trends Customer Experience Self Service 62

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 71

Ecommerce Customer Service Trends Loyalty 71

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2022

He shares how you can improve your customer service strategy and team to take advantage of the benefits an exceptional customer service function has to offer. Before customer service outsourcing , there was once a time when customer service was largely limited to one-on-one phone calls.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Multi-Channel Omni-Channel Exceptional Customer Service 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve written about the customer service gap before. The second version of the gap focused on narrowing the distance between you and your customers. The closer you are to your customers, and the more you are meeting their needs, the narrower the gap is between you and your customer. You want the gap to be wide.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Leadership Survey Customer Service Training 105

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 91

Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity Culture Employee Experience 91

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Reuters Events are inviting you to join them for the next unmissable webinar in their Customer Service & Experience Leadership series! Are your customers’ experiences with your organization being impacted by a service strategy that doesn’t satisfy? Laura Hayes, VP Customer Operations, Momentive.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Chief Customer Officer 52

NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This ability enables you to comprehend emotions and how to use them in order to nurture good customer relationships. How to develop Conscious Leadership? The development of emotional intelligence leads to conscious leadership. Conscious leadership applies the notion of awareness to corporate management.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Leadership Self Service Contact Center Software 52

Steve DiGioia

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Guest Post by Tal Schnall - Leadership and Customer Service Mentor This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. With 20 years of hospitality experience he writes about what ‘true leaders’ can do to provide great customer service. The answer is leadership! Thanks Tal. Click To Tweet.

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Customer Service Hotels Leadership Culture 100

Comm100

MARCH 8, 2017

Like customers, customer service experts come from a wide range of backgrounds, each with their own unique perspective and take on the industry. We have compiled the following list of customer service experts so that you don’t have to. Roy Atkinson. RoyAtkinson. Chelsea Krost. ChelseaKrost. Shep Hyken.

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Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Customer Centricity Consulting 0

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

CloudCherry

JULY 25, 2018

What better way is there to learn about delivering an amazing customer experience than examining how the best in the business do it? Respondents were asked a series of questions on topics including their customer experience programs , introducing new technology, and optimizing human capital. Social responsibility. “75%

Technology 170

Technology Brands Customer Experience Omni-Channel 170

Playvox

JANUARY 24, 2022

Delivering exceptional customer experiences is the new competitive advantage. While it’s hard to argue against the importance of delivering great CX, it’s also all too easy to assume that the experiences your contact center delivers are up to par simply because you are handling interactions efficiently.

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Measurement Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 88

Brad Cleveland Blog

JULY 21, 2023

But, as many leaders have learned (some the hard … Continue reading → The post Engaging Your Team: Leadership Principles for Lasting Success appeared first on Brad Cleveland. Success depends on creating an engaging environment and bringing out the best in everyone who is part of it.

Leadership 45

Leadership Engagement Contact Center Call Center 45

ProProfs Chat

MAY 21, 2020

According to a study by Microsoft, 56% of people around the world have stopped doing business with a company because of poor customer service experience. That’s quite a shocking revelation but something that every business owner wouldn’t like to experience. What is a Customer Service Job? Let’s get started!

Customer Service Representative 111

Customer Service Representative Customer Service How To Communication 111

Brad Cleveland Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot riding on customer experience leaders right now. Our organizations, our customers, our employees are counting on us.

Leadership 26

Leadership Customer Experience Contact Center Customer relationships 26

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Top Takeaways: The key to transforming companies into customer-centric organizations lies in adopting a customer experience mindset. True customer loyalty extends beyond transactional interactions and loyalty programs. Building authentic, emotional customer relationships can lead to loyalty and increased revenue.

Customer Centricity 86

Customer Centricity Culture Tips Loyalty Programs 86

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Hugely exciting news concerning the closer integration between Genesys and Salesforce; a move that automatically strengthens Sabio’s position as Europe’s leading Digital Experience Transformation Services partner. Looking to find out more? There are no other organisations that has our expertise in both Genesys and Salesforce.

Groups 52

Groups Leadership Multi-Channel CRM 52

SurveySparrow

JUNE 30, 2023

Have you ever wondered who plans the seamless and enjoyable experiences that you have as a customer? Here comes the customer experience manager —a talented individual who turns interactions into priceless memories. Who is a Customer Experience Manager? “Customer experience is the new marketing.”

Customer Experience Management 52

Customer Experience Management Net Promoter Score Customer Experience Management 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The Customer Experience Revolution. How to Fish the “Big Data Lake” for Customer Experience Insights. They discuss the importance of investing in the customer experience and how CX professionals can communicate that need with leadership and executives. Shep Hyken interviews Claire Sporton.

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Multi-Channel ROI Leadership NPS 119