InMoment XI

JANUARY 27, 2022

A customer-focused policy will view the long term impact this policy can have on a customer’s lifetime value and compare it against the financial impact that a customer centric policy will have on the business. This must be at the root of their reasoning as they advocate for the customer.,

Airlines 397

Airlines Customer Experience 2022 2021 397

eglobalis

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Create Clear Roadmaps: Developing roadmaps that connect individual roles with company and customer outcomes increases engagement. Challenge: Without this alignment, employees may disengage, seeing transformation as irrelevant to their work, which can lead to a lack of innovation and customer-focused efforts.

Customer Experience 299

Customer Experience Leadership Innovation Workshop 299

TechSee

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Encourage employees to escalate customer concerns promptly. Leadership Commitment Set clear expectations for customer-focused behavior at the leadership level. Regularly communicate the importance of customer satisfaction to all employees.

2025 124

2025 Customer Experience Customer Centricity Net Promoter Score 124

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

They no longer have interactions with them, and rely on others like account managers, frontline employees and customer service teams to provide those one-on-one interactions. Customer-focused organizations prioritize keeping customers close.

Customer Experience 376

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Reference 2022 376

ShepHyken

MAY 11, 2021

How Empathy Accelerates Great Customer Experience. They discuss the impact of empathy in delivering customer-focused service. . “Empathy allows customer service agents to become customer-focused instead of self-focused.” Should customer service agents use scripts?

Customer Focused 173

Customer Focused Customer Service Books Communication 173

CX Accelerator

OCTOBER 7, 2019

What if standards for every role could be defined by customer expectations rather than industry norms? All in all, you need to help your employees understand their role in CX while staying customer focused. Key questions: How can you cultivate a customer focused culture within your company?Who

Customer Experience 261

Customer Experience Contact Center Return on Investment Employee Experience 261

eglobalis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, creating open channels of communication where employees can share customer insights and innovative ideas ensures that these valuable perspectives are captured and acted upon. When employees are encouraged to adopt a customer-centric mindset, they are more attuned to identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement.

Innovation 451

Innovation E-support Culture Customer Centricity 451

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Are you ready to end the year with gusto, and enter the next with a customer-centered game plan? This special episode will guide you through five essential actions every customer-focused leader must take to finish the year strong. So, come wrap up the year with us and gear up for an even more customer-focused year ahead.

Customer Focused 290

Customer Focused Feedback Customer Experience Customers 290

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Why is digital technology key for a smooth customer experience? What role does human interaction have in today’s changing customer experience world? How can companies create a customer-focused experience from before a purchase to after?

Customer Experience 85

Customer Experience B2C B2B Sales 85

CloudCherry

AUGUST 22, 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. Listen Now! The post You say you want a Revolution? appeared first on CloudCherry.

Travel 240

Travel Customer Service Training Books Culture 240

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 23, 2019

Here are just a few ways collaboration is what’s next in customer experience, whether or not your organization is ready for it! Customer Focus Means Cooperation, Even with Competition. Many of those we consider competitors have realized to serve customers, they must cooperate. Customer Focus Means Focusing on Diversity.

Insights 40

Insights Net Promoter Score Social Media Events 40

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While Enterprise has been picking up its customers since the early 1970s, it officially trademarked the slogan in 1994. Costco: “Satisfaction Guaranteed” – If you’re a Costco member, you most likely have experienced its stellar customer service and liberal, customer-focused return policy.

Brands 85

Brands Loyalty Workshop Customer Service Training 85

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2024

EVERY interaction your customers experience. Based on the experiences customers have with the best customer-focused brands, they continue to get smarter about CX and will demand more from you. So, lets get right into it: In five words or less, what does CX mean to you? Five words are not easy!) So be ready.

Customer Experience 93

Customer Experience 2025 Sports Workshop 93

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Competitive Advantage Understanding customer behavior can be a key differentiator in today’s business environment. If your business can effectively analyze and utilize customer behavior insights, you can stay ahead of your competitors by being more innovative and customer-focused.

Customer Journey Mapping 195

Customer Journey Mapping Social Media Customer Journey Competitive Advantage 195

InMoment XI

AUGUST 2, 2023

Remember, customer feedback is a goldmine of actionable data that can steer your business towards delivering exceptional experiences and fostering lasting customer loyalty. Even if you have established listening posts and a customer-focused culture, poor execution will hinder your progress.

NPS 195

NPS Customer Centricity Culture Automotive 195

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Always Available – Even with AI and digital support as good as they are today, customers may still want to talk to a human. Empowered Employees – Customers want to work with employees who can make good customer-focused decisions and don’t have to ask a manager whenever there is a unique or special request.

Workshop 88

Workshop Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training Customer Service 88

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Today, my passion is helping businesses become loved by establishing customer focus as a core value. True customer focus isn’t a strategy—it’s a way of being. I’ve been known to disappear behind a mirrorless camera for hours on end, and there’s a soft spot in my heart for old-school, tabletop roleplaying games.I’ve

B2C 186

B2C Workshop B2B Employee Experience 186

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 28, 2020

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to begin at the beginning, build your case, and create a coalition of customer-focused leaders. First, understand the true costs of NOT investing in customer experience. Ask for support and consensus as you paint the picture of what an ideal customer experience should look like.

2020 250

2020 Net Promoter Score ROI Metrics 250

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Consider this way-too-typical scenario: Marcus decides one day to stand in front of his employees and request in no uncertain terms how everyone needs to be more customer-focused. “Help customers love our company and brand more!” He promotes the idea of becoming more customer-focused. And that’s all.

Net Promoter Score 547

Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity Metrics Customer Journey 547

ShepHyken

APRIL 13, 2022

If all they are focused on is the process or the bottom line and they don’t take their employees and customers into consideration, you’ll have a well-run business that loses to a competitor who creates a better customer experience. . The post The Day I Became a Customer Service Expert and Two Important Lessons?

Customer Service 138

Customer Service Customer Focused Customer Service Training Customers 138

InMoment XI

AUGUST 3, 2023

Businesses can prioritize areas for improvement, focusing their efforts on delivering meaningful experiences that leave a lasting positive impression on customers. Improved Customer Experience With unstructured data analytics, organizations can adopt a proactive approach to customer experience management.

Customer Insights 366

Customer Insights Insights White Paper Social Media 366

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2025

If customers are frustrated by your competitions complicated return policies, make sure you arent guilty of the same. Share insights with your team and use them to stay customer-focused and ahead of your competition. This isnt a do it once exercise. Take time each quarter maybe even each month to examine this type of feedback.

Workshop 85

Workshop Feedback Customer Service Training B2B 85

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Here are some key trends in customer engagement platforms to keep in mind as you evaluate current and future partners: 1. AI-Powered Engagement A majority of organizations already use AI in their customer-focused activities such as chatbots, recommendation engines, and more.

Customer Engagement 195

Customer Engagement Engagement E Commerce Omnichannel 195

CX Accelerator

OCTOBER 7, 2019

What if standards for every role could be defined by customer expectations rather than industry norms? All in all, you need to help your employees understand their role in CX while staying customer focused. Key questions: How can you cultivate a customer focused culture within your company? CX champions).

Customer Experience 182

Customer Experience Contact Center Return on Investment Employee Experience 182

CX Accelerator

OCTOBER 7, 2019

What if standards for every role could be defined by customer expectations rather than industry norms? All in all, you need to help your employees understand their role in CX while staying customer focused. Key questions: How can you cultivate a customer focused culture within your company? CX champions).

Customer Experience 182

Customer Experience Contact Center Return on Investment Employee Experience 182

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The dance is the metaphor for your business, and what got them to the dance is why customers keep doing business with you.? . The point of this is to think about changes you make that aren’t customer-focused. Any change, even if you think the customer will like it, could be opposed and cause friction.

Reference 122

Reference Customer Focused Customer Service Training Retail 122

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

I like to say, Customer service training isnt something you did. Ongoing training and/or reminders are the key to a successful customer-focused culture. Customer Service Is What Happens When Customer Experience Fails : Customer service is not a department. Its something you do.

Loyalty Programs 95

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training Workshop Culture 95

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Jeff is truly obsessed with customer service. As an author, consultant, and trainer, he helps organizations develop customer-focused cultures. Jeff’s Inside Customer Service blog has been recognized as one of the Top 50 customer service blogs on the planet. Jeff Toister, President at Toister Performance Solutions.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center 2022 Magazine 251

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Forrester: Customer obsession is key to B2B revenue and profits by Paul Demery (Digital Commerce 360) “Customer-obsessed” B2B companies build better relationships with employees and customers than peer companies without a strong customer focus, Forrester Research says.

Article 82

Article Customer Service Social Media 2024 82

ShepHyken

JULY 28, 2021

While the always statements above mostly apply to the people, you also want to have a good customer-focused process to support it. The journey the customer takes must be easy. Ideally, you want your customer to say, “They are always easy to do business with.” The point is that it is never a distant memory. .

Customer Service Training 168

Customer Service Training Customer Service Customers Customer Focused 168

CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2025

Customers are more likely to stay loyal when they feel seen and understood. Empower Your Employees : A customer-focused culture starts internally. Train and encourage employees to prioritize customer needs in every decision and interaction. Commit to Continuous Improvement : Customer expectations shift over time.

Customer Centricity 52

Customer Centricity Culture Competitive Advantage 2025 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Grant authority to employees to make customer-focused decisions. This is about giving your team the authority to take care of your customers. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. The post How Much Does It Cost to Give Great Customer Service?

Customer Service 170

Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Service Representative Reference 170

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 17, 2019

2: 5 Ways to Instill Customer Focused Values Throughout your Organization. Even after over a decade of helping small and large businesses alike, I still meet leaders who believe that Customer Experience is just about so much call-center scripts or proper protocol around customer complaints.

2019 178

2019 2020 B2C Customer Journey Mapping 178

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Chewy CEO Sumit Singh explains that a “moat” of human-led customer service was built around the Chewy brand so that it can compete in the evolving marketplace. My Comment: Let’s kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with a Fast Company interview with Sumit Singh, the CEO of one of my favorite customer-focused companies, Chewy.

Article 75

Article Customer Service 2024 2025 75

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

When left unaddressed, you risk losing trust, brand loyalty, and eventually open doors for competitors to lead your customers to their storefronts. . Choosing instead to focus on creating delightful customer experiences gives you: • A competitive advantage over other less customer-focused brands. Increased sales.

ROI 256

ROI Financial CEM Metrics 256

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 2, 2018

But what’s even trickier is when you may not have customer experience or customer insights in your title. Being a customer-focused leader is a tall order. So how can you lead by example to make the experience better for your customers, regardless of where you are on the org chart?

Customer Experience 225

Customer Experience Culture Leadership Consulting 225

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Without the ability to take payment, they could close the bakery, or they could trust that their customers to pay later. It’s obvious, the team at the bakery took the customer-focused approach. . On occasion, a customer would leave their wallet or purse at home. The post How Much Do You Trust Your Customers?

Customer Service Training 146

Customer Service Training B2B Customers Retail 146