Lumoa

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From social media posts to Google and Yelp reviews, every buyer can recount their customer experience with your company to a global audience. It is no wonder, then, that businesses have started paying much closer attention to their customer experience (CX) strategy. Reviewing your existing CX strategy is a good place to start.

Strategy 208

Strategy Customer Experience How To Multi-Channel 208

CX Journey

JULY 7, 2015

One of the arguments against journey mapping I often hear is that it's an exercise in futility: You map. You map because you need to understand the customer experience; you know that you cannot transform something you don't understand. The map must include more than just what the customer is doing, thinking, and feeling.

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Customer Journeys Exercises Touchpoint Call Recording 80

Lumoa

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

By now, the importance of delivering a superb customer experience in banking is crystal clear. It’s estimated that financial brands that deliver a better customer experience (CX) receive twice as many recommendations. Plus, their customers are also two times more likely to try new products or services. .

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Banking Customer Experience Self Service Financial 236

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Creating customer personas is an important part of any customer journey mapping exercise or really any customer experience management program. What is a Customer Persona? What is a Customer Persona? A customer persona is a visualization of a representation of your customer.

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Customer Journeys Culture B2B B2C 375

Education Services Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This year’s virtual TSIA Interact was certainly no exception, with three days of sessions from TSIA researchers and industry-leading companies like Salesforce, Okta, Oracle, SAP, Cisco, Aruba, HPE, and Genesys, and even a session led by ESG CEO Michael Harnum. Brad Davis, Digital Customer Success Manager.

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Interaction Conference Customer Journeys Customer Success 52

Kerry Bodine

AUGUST 21, 2020

In-person training won ’ t be back for a while… But the need to understand your customers’ behaviors, needs, and expectations remains as important as ever. To help you drive critical customer-centric decision-making in your organization, I’m hosting two more Virtual Journey Mapping Bootcamps in 2020: October 7 & 8 .

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Customer Journeys Exercises Customer Centricity Training 177

ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2021

So, here’s the question to consider: What small change will enhance the experience for the customer, even if it is just by 1%? My friend and client, Jason Bradshaw of Volkswagen in Australia, was tasked with improving the customer experience for the VW dealerships. What happens when a customer calls? Now prioritize. Start there.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Customer Journeys Exercises Touchpoint 159

CSM Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Yet the ultimate litmus test for an IT help desk’s effectiveness is its ability to cultivate internal customer loyalty. Prioritize Responsiveness One of the most critical factors for increasing internal customer loyalty is responsiveness. Build a Culture of Empathy Empathy is a cornerstone of excellent customer service.

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Loyalty Multi-Channel Knowledge Base Tips 52

Kerry Bodine

APRIL 19, 2020

That means the need to understand your customers’ behaviors, needs, and expectations is greater than ever. To help you drive critical customer-centric decision-making in your organization, I’m hosting a Virtual Journey Mapping Bootcamp on May 19 & 20, 2020. . Your registration includes: Two days of interactive lectures.

Customer Journeys 177

Customer Journeys Exercises Customer Centricity Interaction 177

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 26, 2021

What Does Customer Research Mean to You? When you hear the term customer research , what comes to mind? Most organizations have a Voice of the Customer (or VoC) program; maybe that’s the first thing you think of. But those are all types of customer research. What is customer research, really? Simple, right?

Social Media 254

Social Media Contact Center Net Promoter Score Customers 254

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 25, 2023

“We believe in a customer-centric culture!” “Our Our values include putting the customer in the center of everything we do.” “We We are committed to being customer-centric.” You or maybe your organization may have adopted similar mottos or share the term “customer-centric culture” as a guiding principle. Sound familiar?

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Customer Centricity Culture Contact Center Customers 143

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2021

And it’s one that undeniably impacts our perception of the customer experience. Exploring Customer Care in the Subscription Economy. For those of us in the contact center space, the truly fascinating thing (besides the astounding growth itself) is the impact on customer care and the customer experience. Let’s explore.

Customer Experience 194

Customer Experience Customer Care B2C Lifetime Customer 194

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 23, 2020

What Does Employee and Customer Empathy Really Mean, Anyway? How about customer empathy? We know that the best brands in the world create empathy for both employees and customers. Think about your best experiences as a customer. Think about your best experiences as a customer. Employee empathy? So what is empathy?

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Exercises Culture Employee Engagement Customers 214

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To drive business, attract new clients, and retain existing ones, financial institutions must invest in improving their customer experience. Enhancing your customer experience is important not just because it will increase customer loyalty and satisfaction but because customers also expect it.

Financial 206

Financial Trends Self Service Customer Experience 206

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 12, 2022

What does building a Voice of The Customer (VoC) program from the ground up look like? Typically, it’ll start with a general plan on how an organization is going to gather customer feedback — a plan that typically includes Customer Listening Posts. What are Customer Listening Posts? What feedback to gather.

Customer Journeys 143

Customer Journeys Feedback Social Media Exercises 143

Horizon CX

JUNE 10, 2022

The customer journey map (CJM) is a useful and crucial tool to help businesses uncover and visualize the experience their customers have when interacting with the brand from the customer’s point of view. That last underlined phrase underscores the criticality and validity of the customer journey.

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Customer Journeys System Net Promoter Score NPS 130

SurveySparrow

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Did you know that 61% of consumers are willing to pay a premium of at least 5% for a promise of exceptional customer experience? Well, the secret lies in their commitment to improve and enhance customer experience. And one powerful tool that can help achieve this is a customer experience workshop. That’s huge!

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Exercises Customer Journeys Roadmap 52

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2021

And it’s one that undeniably impacts our perception of the customer experience. Exploring Customer Care in the Subscription Economy. For those of us in the contact center space, the truly fascinating thing (besides the astounding growth itself) is the impact on customer care and the customer experience. Let’s explore.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Customer Care B2C Lifetime Customer 156

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 13, 2024

More than one thing happens in a customer experience , from individual heuristics (i.e., Unfortunately, many customer experience managers focus only one thing at a time, ignoring all the rest. However, this graphic demonstrates that being specific about customer emotions is essential. If you don’t know the answer, then find out.

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Customer Experience Insurance Conference Exercises 78

CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Recognizing and supporting vulnerable customers is not just a regulatory necessity—it’s a moral imperative. Sometimes, customers keep their struggles to themselves. Engaging with Empathy and Active Listening Once a potentially vulnerable customer is identified, the way they are approached and supported is paramount.

Engagement 52

Engagement Exercises Customer Confidence Training 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I speak with customer experience professionals every day. Some of them have fancy, customer-focused titles like Chief Customer Officer or Vice President of Customer Experience. Others have more common org chart regulars, like Chief Marketing Officer or Voice fo the Customer (VoC) Director.

Leadership 259

Leadership Customer Experience Customer Centricity How To 259

Alida

MARCH 8, 2018

Better customer experiences drive repeat business—but how do you deliver a great experience without knowing your customers first? For many companies, the first step to providing a more seamless and personalized experience at scale is to create customer personas. Vision Critical is no exception. Be inclusive. Be collaborative.

Customer Journeys 150

Customer Journeys Exercises CRM Feedback 150

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 8, 2021

Many organizations are benefiting from leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to isolate data points that can help predict next actions and future customer desired outcomes. What can a business leader do to look ahead and predict future customer behavior? How to Look for & Consider Customer Experience Clues.

Customer Journeys 271

Customer Journeys Healthcare How To Video 271

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.

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Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Training Customer Service 130

CSM Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Today, especially with the risks posed by scammers and fraudsters on the web, crafting a robust customer service charter with legal security can be quite intricate. Alignment with Legal Requirements What about your customer service policies and practices? Are they still aligned and compliant (remember your report dues?)

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Policies Guidelines Exercises 52

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Every company out there is trying to be more customer-centric, and the race for an excellent customer experience is heating up. Nowadays, having competitive prices and bombarding customers with advertisements and offers is not enough. Numerous studies have shown that customers are willing to pay more money for good service.

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Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 294

NobelBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At its heart, business is a bond between service providers and customers. Understanding this dynamic is crucial, especially when customers are facing their most challenging times. When the pressure rises, here’s how to elevate your customer support to the next level, solidifying trust and cementing loyalty.

Call Center 105

Call Center Contact Center Software Contact Center Social Media 105

Kustomer

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Customer support can be a selfless and unforgiving job, and if you forget to practice self-care, burnout will inevitably be on the horizon. What Is Customer Service Burnout? Customer support jobs are stressful due to time pressures, complex problems and potentially frustrated customers.

Tips 97

Tips Customer Service Exercises Omni-Channel 97

Totango

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Hiring team members with the right customer success manager skills is critical for the effectiveness of your CS team and strategy. We’ll cover these below, along with five best practices to follow when bringing a new customer success manager aboard your team. What Is a Customer Success Manager (CSM)?

Customer Success 91

Customer Success Management Exercises Social Media 91

CX Journey

JUNE 20, 2018

Communication is important to any relationship, and it's no less important in the relationships that businesses have with their customers. Sadly, communications are often an overlooked piece of the customer experience and the overall customer experience strategy. Customer experience is not customer service.

Customer Journeys 140

Customer Journeys Communication Exercises Fashion 140

Kerry Bodine

JULY 11, 2017

Half an hour after the first round of introductions and ice breakers, our customer journey mapping workshop was in full swing. Here’s how it works: the customers capture each interaction—each touchpoint—on a separate yellow sticky note, and then place those sticky notes on a paper continuum from “least useful” to “most useful.”

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Customer Insights Customer Journeys Exercises Touchpoint 199

Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. Train your employees to handle unhappy customers–and to win them back when things go wrong. Develop a company language lexicon.

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Customer Experience Self Service Customer Service Hospitality 264

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I wanted to start this week’s issue with this exercise because it denotes the importance of language and the words we use. Language is essential to your customer experience , so today, I thought we could examine why. Making people aware of how they say things affects the customer’s perception. I felt that way, too.

How To 78

How To Exercises Video Policies 78

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If managers can learn how to train well from the beginning and eventually shift to customer service coaching, then anxiously micromanaging employees can become a failed tactic of the past. In this blog, we explore what we really mean by customer service coaching and its role in a successful CX strategy.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Training Exercises Feedback 98

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 29, 2022

Anna wants to operationalize journey mapping to make their Customer Experience more customer centric. Perhaps more importantly, she wants these improvements to prove practical and effective rather than viewed as a “soft and fluffy” exercise that is not practical for the organization to continue to support.

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Customer Journeys Exercises Return on Investment Customer Centricity 97

CSM Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

“The customer is always right” is a timeless phrase. But if your customer is being unreasonable, or worse, abusive, should you simply hang up? Contact center agents are on the frontline of customer interactions, representing the face—or rather, the voice—of a company. Here we explore this complex issue.

Policies 52

Policies Call Center Exercises Contact Center 52

Seaton CX

JANUARY 17, 2024

Before you invest in creating a customer journey map, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. You’re challenged to control or reduce costs while simultaneously improving agent retention and customer satisfaction—in an environment of rapid technology innovation and evolving customer expectations.

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Customer Journeys Contact Center Comparison Exercises 52