ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Hospitality Net) In this article, we reflect on where such issues may arise, how to measure, and how to take fast, effective action allowing you to manage your hotel in the best way possible. My Comment: I believe that every company – in any industry – could do well to have a “hospitality mentality.”

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Disney Institute teaches the Disney way in the form of courses on customer service and experience, leadership, and more. The Ritz-Carlton has a team of trainers that companies hire to learn the secrets of creating world-class hospitality and service. Zappos.com has its Delivering Happiness programs.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There are many excellent customer service tips from a veteran in the hospitality business. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 28, 2012

In the midst of arguments on the Affordable Health Care programs, it is interesting to delve into this year’s Medicare push for improved customer service in the hospital venue. Here is just a sampling of what patients are asked: Did the nurses and doctors communicate well during your hospital stay?

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Kayako

APRIL 15, 2019

His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic®, The Loyal Customer, The Cult of the Customer, The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time and Be Amazing or Go Home.

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ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2023

A hospital may be known for its compassionate treatment and commitment to taking care of its patients, but if patients are in great pain, they may not be able to “enjoy” the experience you provide. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Delivering exceptional service to every customer – to every guest — is the responsibility of all employees in your store. acronym as part of your customer service training and you’ll see improved service and increased loyalty. He says, “Create an emotional connection with the customer. Use his 5 E’s.

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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

What is a customer service training video? Some people are a natural fit for customer service. Still, not everyone has the knack for anticipating customer needs and maintaining a professional composure even in stressful scenarios. Customer service in other cultures.

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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

What is a customer service training video? Some people are a natural fit for customer service. Still, not everyone has the knack for anticipating customer needs and maintaining a professional composure even in stressful scenarios. Customer service in other cultures.

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ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2020

By the way, it can be any type of company from any industry—from retail to hospitality to manufacturing and beyond. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Some might call that boring, but we all know it’s not. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Bill Quiseng

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Hearing about hospitalizations, the struggling economy, and massive layoffs every day, your associates are still anxious and concerned about their jobs. With these safeguards, you have simply changed a negative experience to one that is neutral. But what are you doing to move the experience from neutral to memorably positive?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

The author shares their favorite measurement tools and why they may help you measure more than just customer satisfaction. Why Messaging is the Gateway to Great Customer Experiences by Tristan Gadsby. While this article focuses on messaging in the hospitality industry, there are ideas that can cross into almost every industry.

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Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. What is internal customer service–a good, workable definition? email, chat, web).

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Every employee – and that includes top executives – should experience what every customer experiences. 25 Reasons Why Hospitality People Are So Resilient by Rupesh Patel. My Comment: I have always believed that the best customer service people have a “hospitality mentality.” Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Vonage

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

That might be a good customer service culture for a carnival or a bustling street on a busy night. But theatrics can be out of place at government offices, hospitals or jewelry stores. At the government service counter, a positive gesture could be simply, “Next, please.” Your Service” books and founder of UP!

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. Wall Street Journal) Staff members at the George Eliot Hospital in the English town of Nuneaton are used to the sight of flowers being delivered to patients. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

If you’re in the customer care world and haven’t attended the CCW conference, this article may entice you to attend their next event. 100 Of The Most Customer-Centric Companies by Blake Morgan. My Comment: It’s one thing to list 100 companies as examples of good customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But he’s also at the forefront of hospitality industry trends, eliminating tipping at most of his restaurants and offering paid parental leave company-wide. Now he’s bringing the Apple Watch into his rebooted Union Square Cafe in Manhattan to level up on customer service in some unexpected ways. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

My Comment: Here are three powerful ideas – or as the author calls them, “rules” – on how to create a more customer-focused experience for your customers, clients, patients, guests, etc. 5 Hospitality Phrases Guests Remember Most by Rupesh Patel. He lives and breathes hospitality and knows his “stuff.”.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

A good service opportunity went bad. Steve’s background is in the hospitality business, and so much of what he shares in this article can apply to any business. The hospitality mentality applies to all. Customer Experience Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Business by Nate Vickery. but it’s worth it.

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Bill Quiseng

APRIL 18, 2021

Or be sure to read “ Delivering Effective Social Customer Service ” by Carolyn Blunt and Martin Hill-Wilson. As the general manager, I scheduled myself for every orientation to explain that with every single customer interaction, we were expecting them to commit to “Be the Company”. Soft skills reinforcement must be continuous.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer retention statistics show that 65% of a company’s business comes from its existing customer base. I’ve always preached the hospitality mentality. So take a few lessons from the restaurant industry and create a better customer experience. Here are seven ways to use video to improve your customer experience.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

PhocusWire) Consumer devotion has become the holy grail of the hospitality industry, and the battle for it is more intense than ever. My Comment: Just because this article focuses on loyalty in the hospitality (hotel) industry, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t read it. The new guest-centric look of loyalty for hotels by Mitra Sorrells.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here is another customer service horror story about a woman who was so fixated on a process that it almost cost her “customer” his life. . My friend Jerry went to the emergency room of his local hospital. Managing the reception and registration process in a hospital is tricky. He was in excruciating pain.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

(Hotel Executive) This article will address what great customer service is from the guest perspective and the value of general managers setting the standards. My Comment: Let’s take a lesson from the hospitality industry. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2024

The second definition sounds like common practice for most businesses, not just hospital emergency rooms. They prioritize projects – in this case, customer service issues – and focus on what will provide the best return. The first definition confirmed that the CEO’s comment was accurate. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Today’s course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. This is not a customer service training class. Training is finite, usually one to three days. And training is top-down, one-way “I know everything, you know nothing” instruction. Welcome to CX 101.

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

Today, however, we’d like to focus on a few hotels that decided to up their game and take hospitality to the next level. Here are a number of examples of how the hotel industry can deliver better service and a customer experience. My Comment: This has been out there a while, but I discovered it just a few days ago.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

One of the most powerful ways to think of customer service is with a “hospitality mentality.” There is a lot that any company in any industry can learn from the hotel and hospitality industry. Want Loyal Customers? Prioritize Your Customer Service With These 4 Tactics. by AJ Agrawal .

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

How the World’s Best Hotels Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience by Ryan Mann, Ellen Scully, Matthew Straus, and Jillian Tellez Holub (McKinsey & Company) Luxury hospitality begins with a signature property, but a well-situated, beautifully designed hotel is only a start. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Are Hotel Loyalty and Rewards Programs Enough to Keep Customers Loyal to the Brand? Hospitality Net) The best demonstration of brand loyalty in hospitality and travel, in general, is the share of repeat business. My Comment: If you’ve been following me, you know I’m a big fan of all companies having a hospitality mentality.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Remarkable Customer Experience Recovery System and Digital Transformation by Are Morch. Hospitality Net) In the hotel industry, we have traditionally emphasized customer service and customer service recovery. My Comment: I always enjoy learning from the hospitality industry.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

This short article shares five ways to use video to enhance the customer experience, including how-to videos, clients sharing how they best use the company’s products and more. How Human-Centric Design Thinking Can Improve the Customer Experience by Kindra Cooper. This short article shares several great ideas to simplify the process.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is known worldwide for it’s “legendary service.” So much so, Apple uses the luxury hospitality brand as a model for its owner customer support traditions. This means seeking out the customers unanticipated and unvoiced needs. How do you collect this data? .

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post Complaining Customers Aren’t Looking for Excuses appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Hospitality Net) We are officially on the eve of a new year, already moving through the holiday season at the signature blink-and-you-might-miss-it pace that is seemingly synonymous with this time of year. My Comment: Regardless of the type of business you are in, I believe it’s important to have a “hospitality mentality.”

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