Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 29, 2020

I started to talk about how people within his organization needed to understand customer emotions and focus on customer-centricity. However, if these former brands had a more customer-centric culture, they would probably be here today because they realized that the market is moving on and appropriately adjusted.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 11, 2014

When we perform our Naive to Natural assessment to determine our client’s Customer centricity, we find that Culture and Leadership has a massive influence on the outcome of the experience. This norm creates a culture where avoiding interaction with the Customers is acceptable. This revealed how they thought of Customers.

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 17, 2017

When United Airlines brutally forced a senior citizen off a flight this week to accommodate United crew members, the social media world lit up like a Roman candle. Who would have thought you could be beaten up for insisting on your right to use an airline ticket you paid for? The treatment this man received was deplorable.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 13, 2016

What do a Bank, an Airline, and an Online Retailer Have in Common? Consorsbank, Lufthansa, and Zalando—three very different companies—have both undertaken a Customer Experience improvement program. Consorsbank is a bank; Lufthansa is an airline; Zalando is an online clothing retailer. Register here today !

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 14, 2024

Surge Pricing is commonly seen in ride-sharing services or airlines, where prices increase during peak times to encourage more drivers to hit the road. Examples of surge pricing include Uber’s increased fares during rainy weather and airlines charging higher prices for last-minute bookings or peak travel times.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 11, 2015

From my perspective, the second explanation is good common sense; however, the first statement is really questionable, even counterintuitive if a subordinating goal of loyalty behavior is to help drive customer-centricity. Airlines, as well, are doing their part to diminish the perceived value of their customer loyalty programs.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 9, 2015

Ryanair executive team says they have changed their ways, and are “transforming” their Customer Experience, but they haven’t really. They still approach their airline with an internal focus. Ryanair is raising its “core fees” starting next Monday (which, to be fair, is what other airlines do, too.

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

You might have a hard time believing, but the most effective solution is building a customer centric organization. . But what is customer centricity ? Maybe a couple of customer surveys. For decades, companies of all sizes across the globe have been working on their customer centric business strategy.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Let’s take an airline that invests in a paid facial recognition fast track experience at the security checkpoint. If this airline has primarily leisure travelers (i.e. If this airline has primarily leisure travelers (i.e. Wrong Customer Experience. And it is well worth the effort – for you, your brand, and your customers.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 23, 2015

I read on an airline magazine that Tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Join us at our webinar , “ Ricoh Case Study: How We Moved Our Loyalty Score by 34 Points in 30 months ” to learn from CEO Glenn Laverty how their focus on a customer-centric approach improved their Net Promoter Score by 34-points and grew their business 115%.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company. Airlines don’t either.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! Customer Guru) Here are our top three picks for the most customer centric companies and some lessons on how they manage to be customer-centric despite their size and diversity. by Kushal Dev.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 4, 2015

They included CarMax, BMW, Costco, Harley-Davidson, IKEA, JetBlue, Johnson & Johnson, New Balance, Patagonia, Timberland, Trader Joe’s, UPS, Wegmans, and Southwest Airlines. Exemplars of branded customer experience also understand that there is a ‘journey’ for customers in relationships with preferred companies.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 20, 2024

Another example of dynamic pricing is airline prices. Another factor in airline pricing that affects what you pay is when you fly. Using the airline business model, you can bet that all the airlines with routes to Jacksonville will raise their prices surrounding that event. Surge Pricing is not a customer-centric policy.

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TechSee

JULY 24, 2018

Developing a customer centric culture in a large enterprise goes beyond addressing a customer by name in an automated email, or segmenting by interest; it is a holistic approach designed to focus on the consumer’s authentic needs. The agent on the line was sympathetic and promised that they could take care of her needs.

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Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

Did the comparison site or airline double book me? I got my answer in the end (and my refund), but it wasn’t an ideal way to spend the first hour of my Sunday morning or my first customer service transaction this year that stressed out. Becoming customer-centric will be the goal of most businesses this year.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2024

My Comment: A few weeks ago, a software upgrade from CrowdStrike didn’t go well and impacted the customer experience in many industries, especially the travel industry. In short, the computer systems from United, American, Delta, and other major airlines went down, stranding and/or delaying travelers for days.

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ijgolding

MAY 2, 2017

Last week I wrote an article on the subject of ‘common sense’ To be more accurate, I wrote about the lack of common sense and how it’s absence was continuing to destroy customer experiences all over the world. Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines, speaks during the 2017 Aviation Summit hosted by the U.S.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 5, 2016

There are a number of ways in which taking a humanistic approach to everything customer-related works for all stakeholders, and directly influences and impacts their behavior. Create a customer-centric human culture and set of processes. Here are four of them, building from an architectural base.

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Advantage Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The airline industry is one of the most customer-centric industries, where every interaction matters—whether it's booking a flight, modifying a reservation, or managing a last-minute cancellation. This is the largest gap across all industries, highlighting a significant challenge for airlines in meeting customer expectations.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 1, 2015

These programs produce positive sales increases for hotels, for example, but negative sales impact on car rental, airlines and food retail. Loyalty programs continue to grow, but they are also tending to become more closely integrated with brand-building and multi-channel customer experience optimization.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. How a customer service project is helping Southwest Airlines realise its 360-customer vision by Nadia Cameron.

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ClearAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Customer-Centric Hiring Builds Trust Lynn Hunsaker. When customer experience requirements guide the hiring process, a company is practicing outside-in thinking. Vice president of marketing and sales, David Ridley explained: “We are a customer service business that just happens to fly airplanes.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company. Airlines don’t either.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company. Airlines don’t either.

Customer centricity 150

Customer centricity Customer retention Customer emotions Airlines 150

ClearAction

MARCH 20, 2020

Customer-Centric Voice of the Customer Lynn Hunsaker. Customer-centric voice of the customer may seem automatic: it’s the customer’s voice, so isn’t it automatically customer-centric? Customer-Centric Examples. That’s customer-centricity.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 29, 2024

Listen to the podcast: It might seem counterintuitive to your bottom line and the concept of customer-centricity, but the fact is that sometimes you have customers that you should fire. You’re supposed to serve your customers. You’re supposed to be customer-centric.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 7, 2016

Whether, as Bob Thompson discussed, the strategy focuses on touchpoint improvements, seamless customer-focused journey, or delivering stand-out, branded experiences (think Zappos, Trader Joe’s, Wegman’s, Southwest Airlines, Zane’s Cycles, Metro or Umpqua Bank), any company can do experience lagniappe. Be distinctive.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Ritz-Carlton’s commitment to this proactive approach ensures problems are addressed swiftly, often transforming a dissatisfied customer into a brand evangelist. Zappos: Building Trust Through Consistent Recovery Zappos is legendary for its customer-centric philosophy, and their approach to service recovery is no exception.

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Netomi

DECEMBER 7, 2022

I’ve never flown with Frontier Airlines, but I know people who have. Passengers are directed to the airline’s app to help resolve the requests and issues, yet the app is not working on your phone. As the world barrels towards digital-first, Frontier Airlines announced its decision to drop its customer service line.

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C3Centricity

APRIL 17, 2018

He spoke about the differences between customer focus and customer centricity and the often times confusion between the two terms. That is why I tend to speak about customer first rather than customer centricity these days. What a Customer First Strategy is not. CEX #Customer Click To Tweet.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 15, 2025

These centers provide support for a wide range of industries, including: Healthcare and medical services E-commerce and retail Financial services and banking Technology and IT support Travel, hospitality, and airlines Insurance and legal services Benefits of Choosing a US-Based Call Center 1.

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C3Centricity

AUGUST 17, 2020

Up until the covid-19 virus hit across the globe, almost every single organisation, big or small, recognised the importance of satisfying their customers. But most of them were only giving lip service to customer-centricity and very few were actually going beyond voicing their opinions. What do you think? In conclusion.

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PeopleMetrics

OCTOBER 25, 2017

For example, it’s no coincidence that airlines with the best CX ratings also boast the highest percentage of on-time arrivals. The best CEM programs cause cross-functional customer-centric collaboration, which requires your company to break down organizational silos to be more valuable, efficient, and enjoyable to your customers.

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HGS

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Think about the last time you booked an airline ticket or placed an order for a product. If a company is serious about digital transformation as a means to achieving a customer-centric culture, it is helpful to have a third party act as the change agent. Secondly, many consumers want to self-serve to complete their transactions.

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Fonolo

APRIL 30, 2019

However, one clear downside is a lack of competition in the airline industry (that, and the proximity to polar bears). By all counts, Air Canada is an award-winning airline , a brand built on the notion of customer service. Obviously, airlines are often at the mercy of forces beyond their control.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

She asks, Should I move to where my customers are or move them to where I want to be? Now, our first reaction was to tell Claire that she should absolutely meet customers where they are. After all, isn’t that the customer-centric thing to do?

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