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The Next Generation of Customer Success Leadership

Gainsight

In the “final frontier” there isn’t a roadmap to follow. In the customer success movement, we’re in the middle of the same transition Star Trek made—from a Kirk-type leader to more of a Picard. Customer Success in the 2010s vs. Customer Success in 2020—and beyond. Recruiting.

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Pulse Europe 2023: How to Drive Proactive Customer Success When You’re an Early-Stage Company

Gainsight

For a long time, proactive vs reactive was a common debate among Customer Success professionals. Now, the verdict is in, and everyone agrees that proactive Customer Success Managers (CSMs) are best positioned to drive value and deliver a better customer experience. Control over the customer experience.

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5 Customer Success Manager Interview Questions & How to Answer Them

Totango

Being a Customer Success Manager (CSM) can be an extremely rewarding career. A CSM works hand-in-hand with customers, guiding them through the customer journey and fostering a positive connection. 5 Key Customer Success Manager Interview Questions. . Customer Success Managers are leaders.

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Tips for Writing Effective Customer Success Follow-Up Emails

ClientSuccess

Define Next Steps One of the biggest reasons follow-up emails are so critical after customer calls is that they often serve as a bridge between meetings to keep your customer projects alive and keep things moving between live conversations. This helps to keep your projects on track, your customers happy, and your business thriving.

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Bumps and Breakthroughs: 5 Customer Success Predictions for 2023

Education Services Group

Last year, the team at ESG made a few predictions about 2022 and how the Customer Success industry would evolve in the coming year. According to the 2022 Customer Success Leadership Study , 78.5% According to the 2022 Customer Success Leadership Study , 78.5% Many will struggle.

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Top 10 Customer Success blogs to start reading today

CustomerSuccessBox

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a lot of growth in the Customer Success space, which means there’s now even more content out there on the web for you to research, consume and rely on. Let’s look at the top customer success blogs. Role of Customer Success Manager in a SaaS Company. CustomerSuccessBox.

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Climbing The Ladder: A Guide to Customer Success Leadership

SmartKarrot

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech industry, the role of Customer Success (CS) has gained significant prominence. Navigating the Landscape of Customer Success Rohan initiates the conversation by exploring who should consider a career in Customer Success.