ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

As a customer, you interact with good people who don’t seem to deliver great customer service. They are nice, even knowledgeable, but they don’t seem to be what I call customer focused. So, I took a few minutes to talk to several people about how they were trained. She was amazing. It’s constantly reinforced.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 22, 2016

Or…they tell their friends how happy they were with the service of such an exceptionally helpful, friendly representative for your company. The post 3 Ways to Add Magic to your Customer Service Training appeared first on Customer Experience Consulting. In fact, these […].

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Comm100

APRIL 24, 2018

As a manager or trainer of a customer service team, you’ll know that excellent customer service teams aren’t born that way. Learning and training are at the heart of teams who are united in vision, strive for excellence and deliver the best customer experiences. Why is that? Source: YouTube. Source: YouTube.

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Comm100

JULY 28, 2016

A lot of different concerns crop up when you consider the best way to train your team in customer service. It’s enough work to consider all of your options and find the best course ; you also have to learn how to implement the training to get the highest ROI. A: Most companies do not invest enough in their training.

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Ecrion

JULY 22, 2019

Every year, businesses lose over $75 billion in potential revenue thanks to one thing: poor customer service. And while studies show that about 1 out of every 26 customers complain about poor customer service, over 90% of those dissatisfied customers simply stop working with your business — and never come back.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I want this year to be your best year ever for creating amazing customer service and experiences. But as it applies to the customer experience, I thought it would be fun to share some ideas we need to do more of. That’s what I want you to do with your customers. Happy New Year! And for everything else, too!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2024

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. I booked an international trip for a speaking engagement. If the agent really was lazy, shame on her for taking a job where she supports customers. However, she also made a mistake.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. In today’s post, I compiled my list of the top 10 customer service acronyms to use every day. Customer Service Acronyms You Need to Know. So, what can companies do to improve customer service?

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2019

This week we feature an article by Anand Srinivasan who writes about how important it is to have a properly trained customer service team to ensure business success. – Shep Hyken. Customer service is one of the primary drivers of growth in many organizations. Traits that define a great customer service rep.

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ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2023

I like the title of this article, but perhaps a more appropriate title might be: Customer Service Is Like Being Married. The buying cycle for a customer typically includes a little research, talking to a salesperson, making the purchase, and whatever happens after the sale. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2023

The employees recognized that customer service is a team sport. It’s everyone’s job to make sure the customers leave happy. Unfortunately, I’ve also witnessed the opposite at a restaurant. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs. I liked what I was seeing.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) Today, your customers compare you to every customer experience they have with every other brand. A fulfilled employee is more engaged at work and with your customers.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Hendrix Training runs an innovative, fun but also technical customer service workshop for a range of clients, including in retail, hospitality and the public sector, to boost employee confidence and lift the spirits of staff and customers. You need to add light and shade to your voice to sound interested and engaged.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” His YouTube channel is a fantastic source of inspiration about customer experience and customer centricity in a digital world.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The primary challenge isn’t just drawing in users, but ensuring they remain engaged. That may not indicate true customer loyalty, but that level of satisfaction is a pretty good start! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If I had to sum these up in one word, I would say these fall under the category of “friendly,” which, according to our customer service and CX research , is a top reason customers will say, “I’ll be back!”

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Peter Lavers

DECEMBER 11, 2017

In our new guest blogger Jason Grills ’ first instalment of this blog , he shared four great customer service training ideas that will refresh your support service and take it to a higher level. The post 8 Ways to Refresh Your Support Teams’ Customer Service Training – Part 2 appeared first on Think CX.

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ShepHyken

MAY 19, 2021

It helps us keep customer service “front-of-mind” and is a positive way to start a meeting. By the way, this is the same exercise we teach in our customer service training programs. Is there something that happens at every meeting to engage the team and align them with what is important to your company?

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Customer support is a critical interface with a huge impact on customer satisfaction and customer retention and, thereby, on business performance and profitability. Here are a few fundamental must-haves for any prospective online customer service training solution. Course management. Learning delivery.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every once in a while, someone will ask, “What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience?” Customer service really drove the customer experience. A customer could visit a store or business. Or a customer could call a phone number to ask a question, resolve a complaint, etc.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. accounting, legal services).

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Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

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ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Internal Customer Service: What You Must Know by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead. Here are 18 of the most reliable ways to make sure your internal customer service is up there with the best. by Mary Drumond.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When it comes to customer service, I believe everyone must be properly trained – not just the front-line/customer-facing employees. It’s the experience that drives engagement.

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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. Be customer centric. Build an experience.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 9, 2018

In doing so, Rich set the tone for Brooklinen’s exceptional customer experience and inspired a unique approach to customer service training and performance management. Hands-on Customer Service Training: Building Excitement, Knowledge, and Trust. Several big benefits flow from this wealth of data.

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Vonage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

A government employee questioned whether my service teaching had any value for his department. After all, he reasoned, why bother providing customer service excellence to “captive customers” who have no choice? Who wins from this effort to upgrade civil service? Key learning point for customer service excellence.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2024

It can’t be an engaging experience this time and something other than engaging next time. When customers like the experience personality, they will want to experience more of it! Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Consistency counts!

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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. – Use social media as a key customer service channel. Everyone texts.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2023

From these stories – and there are plenty more just like them – here are a few lessons we can take away: Customer Service Training: Many problems can be avoided with good customer service training. There is the soft-skill side of customer service, being friendly and empathetic.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Deliver Memorable Customer Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World | We Are Forever Changed by Joseph Michelli. For this short post, let’s look at two emerging customer experience trends.

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Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

A government employee questioned whether my service teaching had any value for his department. After all, he reasoned, why bother providing customer service excellence to “captive customers” who have no choice? Who wins from this effort to upgrade civil service? They deserve customer service excellence.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past. It’s not a department.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Exactly Is Customer Experience? by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!) Engaging your customers in between visits pays dividends.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? The research evaluates The Alexander Group Customer Experience Index (CXI) of over 160 organizations across seven industries. Find out what we had to say!

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Why Saying ‘No’ Helps Build Great Customer Experiences by Zach Lipson.

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