Answer Dash

APRIL 16, 2019

(This articles was originally published on CustomerThink as an exclusive column for CustomerThink Advisor ) Organizational agility — to profitably seize evolving opportunities and allay emerging threats — depends upon managers aligning daily decisions with core customers’ expectations and your corporate strategy. Surprisingly, the major glitch for agility and alignment is lack of clear understanding about how major priorities and objectives fit together, according to extensive research conducted

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IntouchInsight

APRIL 4, 2019

CX thought leader, Annette Franz, discusses the key components required to go from customer experience data to customer experience outcomes.

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Up Your Service

APRIL 18, 2019

Heard on the Streets with Sean Brown. During 2018, I heard several service issues repeated in organizations across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. One common and concerning issue is differing service attitudes and mindsets of team members in different locations. I heard this concern as our clients and prospects spoke about their employees, branch locations, franchises, partners, and affiliates.

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GetFeedback

APRIL 22, 2019

Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) surveys have emerged as the gold standard for measuring how customers perceive their interactions with a brand. However, there are many different survey methods to choose from to measure a customer’s experience — including Customer Effort Score (CES) , Net Promoter Score (NPS) , and many more. Which begs the question: In today’s environment, is the Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) survey still relevant?

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Vonage

APRIL 25, 2019

Social media teams – both marketing and customer service – often sit by themselves in organizations, likely because management doesn’t quite know what to do with them. But this is a mistake. Integrating with the core business ensures that the social media team is engaged with other business units to share and act upon customer feedback. Customer experience and social media are part of a “continuous cycle” whereby they each feed the other.

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Kristina Evey

APRIL 10, 2019

Customer Experience is based on customer feedback and engagement. With the presence of review sites such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, and … Read More To Respond or Not Respond to Customer Feedback – That is the CX Question. The post To Respond or Not Respond to Customer Feedback – That is the CX Question appeared first on Kristina Evey.

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Lumoa

APRIL 24, 2019

What you can do and the benefits of a text analysis software. Find out what you need to think about when deciding on a text analysis software to invest in.

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ijgolding

APRIL 23, 2019

If you have ever met me; or heard me speak; or read something I have written; you will know that I am a HUGE advocate of the principle of knowledge transfer. As a customer experience (CX) specialist, I am completely committed to sharing as much knowledge as I can with others so that they may advance their personal, or organisational approach to CX. As a result, when I was asked to contribute to a new educational video series on the subject that has become my vocation, it was a very easy decision

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C3Centricity

APRIL 3, 2019

How hard is it to write a marketing plan? After all, every marketer writes one every year, so how difficult can it be, right? Well, writing a marketing plan isn’t hard at all, but writing a winning plan is very difficult. And time consuming. And getting it approved by your executive board is perhaps the most challenging part of all. Management are renowned in most organisations for “innocently” posing questions when passing marketers in the corridor or while socialising at a company event.

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Steve DiGioia

APRIL 1, 2019

As I lay in bed, coughing and sneezing from a cold, dreading even going to the kitchen for a glass of water because of aches and pains from my unseen tormentor, I’m comforted knowing, “boy, I’m sure glad I didn’t have to go to work today”. But what if I did? How would I be able to serve my customers with these rotten cold symptoms? That’s the question every service provider must answer on those days when we’re not at our best.

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Kerry Bodine

APRIL 25, 2019

I’m thrilled to announce the addition of Jade to the Bodine & Co. team. As our project manager, she’s working both with clients and behind the scenes to streamline our processes and communications — and, of course, create effective, easy, and enjoyable client experiences across all of our speaking and consulting engagements. Previously, Jade spent seven years at Cydcor, a global leader in outsourced sales and marketing, as a business process analyst and IT project manager.

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Kristina Evey

APRIL 2, 2019

Episode 55 Show Notes – Blake Morgan Discusses Customer Experience Customer Experience expert Blake Morgan joins me on this episode … Read More Episode 45 – Customer Experience Futurist Blake Morgan Shares Her Insights. The post Episode 45 – Customer Experience Futurist Blake Morgan Shares Her Insights appeared first on Kristina Evey.

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Customer Bliss

APRIL 5, 2019

How does a legacy organization integrate digital media in a way that facilitates a meaningful customer experience? Todd Unger , Chief Experience Officer and Senior Vice President of Physician Engagement at the American Medical Association (AMA), shares insights, and lessons he’s learned along the way, while leveraging his background in product development, and marketing and advertising, to transform a 170-year-old company’s communication methods into the world of digital.

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Alida

APRIL 23, 2019

In today’s day and age of GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) companies are facing a conundrum. How can we truly be customer-centric, driving our business based on our customers’ needs while respecting their privacy? The answer is simply consent data. Profound, actionable insights are derived from high-quality consent data. These deep insights bring a better understanding of your customers, allowing you to build stronger relationships with them.

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TechSee

APRIL 2, 2019

Today’s contact centers face a daunting challenge. The explosion in connected devices and the prevalence of online shopping mean that millions of products are now shipped daily, With online commerce projected to pass the $3 trillion mark in 2019. And with 51% of Americans now preferring to shop online, the pressure on customer support operations is about to increase exponentially.

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CX Journey

APRIL 3, 2019

Image courtesy of Pixabay If you don't know by now, customer understanding is the cornerstone of customer-centricity. Customer-centricity means putting the customer at the center; customer understanding is how you'll achieve that. What is customer-centricity? A lot of people talk about being customer-centric, but it’s one thing to say that and another to be it!

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Customer Experience Update Submitted Articles

APRIL 19, 2019

Vice President of Customer Experience job description for sustained growth by embedding customer-centered management as a way of life.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Kristina Evey

APRIL 23, 2019

Shownotes… This week’s episode shares employee experience insights from Anne Bakstad from Clearworks. Anne is a customer experience expert with … Read More Episode 48 – Anne Bakstad Shares Employee Experience Practices and Insights. The post Episode 48 – Anne Bakstad Shares Employee Experience Practices and Insights appeared first on Kristina Evey.

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Customer Bliss

APRIL 9, 2019

In my Daily Dose video series, I explore the topics that chief customer officers must grapple with on a daily basis. Join me as I discuss what I’ve learned over the course of my 35-year career, so that you can more effectively do the work that needs to be done. Today’s video is an excerpt from my online course , inspired by my book, Would You Do That To Your Mother?

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Wired and Dangerous

APRIL 9, 2019

New Voice Media recently reported that poor customer service loses American companies over $62 billion annually. 33% of Americans say it only takes a single instance of poor customer service for them to consider switching companies reports American Express! Made smarter by the internet, customers are empowered and emboldened to accept nothing short of value.

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 4, 2019

Brands are everywhere. Everybody feels like they understand what brands are. However, when we ask the fundamental questions of “What is a brand?” and “What does that mean?”, there’s a surprising amount of variation in opinion. Branding is a critical topic in Customer Experience. We discussed where branding and Customer Experience interact and prioritize in a recent podcast.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2019

“Smile and the world smiles with you.” That is part of a longer quote attributed to Stanley Gordon West. It became the topic of conversation while on a New York subway with my daughter, Alex, when I noticed her smile at someone who, in turn, smiled back. I complimented her on the small but kind gesture, and it started a great conversation about life and customer service.

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Optimove

APRIL 4, 2019

Over the last few months, I’ve been trying to practice mindfulness. More specifically, trying to be a little bit more cautious in the way that I use my phone. But every now and then, you find a real gem during those mindless roams, like this funny thread on Reddit, seen a few weeks ago. I’m not trying to shame anyone here at all, I just thought that this was a really great example of why orchestration is so crucial.

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Kristina Evey

APRIL 3, 2019

Want to improve your Customer Experience in one easy step? Ask yourself- did you do everything you could for the … Read More Customer Experience Questions to Challenge Yourself Every Day. The post Customer Experience Questions to Challenge Yourself Every Day appeared first on Kristina Evey.

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Oracle

APRIL 29, 2019

You’re overhauling your systems and looking for solutions to streamline how your business runs. Your goal is to make the jobs of your employees easier and find a way to wow your customers and improve their overall experience. You know you need a better quoting and proposal system, but you’re wondering, W hat is CPQ , and Is it right for me?

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Totango

APRIL 2, 2019

From the moment a customer buys your product or subscribes to your service, they’ve chosen to take a journey with your brand. It’s a journey that promises recurring value, and it’s your job to make sure that every step of the way leaves a positive impression on the customer. So, how can you understand the customer experience and know when to offer extra support to grow your relationship?

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 18, 2019

If you give people the option to shop somewhere that only had a few choices or another venue with a wide selection, people almost always go for the larger selection. However, sorting through options can feel overwhelming. Too many choices in your Customer Experience are a terrible thing. Of course, too little choice is not great either. We discussed the issues with too many options in a recent podcast and what you can do to make customer’s decisions easier in your Customer Experience.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2019

Getting Service Right with Guest Jeff Toister. Taking Care of Your Employees So They Take Care of Customers. Shep Hyken interviews Jeff Toister. They discuss his book, Getting Service Right: Overcoming the Hidden Obstacles to Outstanding Customer Service , and Jeff offers immediately applicable advice on how to improve your customer service. In Shep’s Opening Monologue… He discusses the importance of caring for your employees so they can better care for your customers.

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