Serenova

MAY 13, 2020

As we continue to push through each unpredictable turn in the age of COVID-19, we remind ourselves, “We’re all in this together.” But these are times of high anxiety, big emotional swings and coping strategies we can’t always count on. Yes, we’re all in this together. And we’re all only human. For contact centers, that means customer patience may be waning at the same time agents are increasingly stretched and taxed under the weight of high (and higher) call volume.

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Callminer

MAY 27, 2020

Call centers and contact centers operate within the same general field of customer support and outreach. However, the two are not exactly the same. Call centers came first, focusing employees on handling large streams of customer calls at once. More modern contact centers effectively do the same while incorporating a few key differences to better harness emerging options in communication and analytics.

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Contact Center Pipeline

MAY 26, 2020

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 25, 2020

Great customer service is comprised of many things. Besides policies and procedures which lead to a satisfied customer, your smile, positive words, and open body language are just as important – and many say even more important. Here are a few ways businesses can put their customers at ease. Since most open businesses now require customers to wear a facemask – as well as all employees – it’s almost impossible for your customer to see your smile.

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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 21, 2020

The world is somewhat depressing at the moment, but every cloud has a silver lining. On a recent podcast , we discussed how the silver lining about the pandemic is that we are already used to behaving differently as customers. When people come out of the pandemic, it presents a unique opportunity to reinforce some behaviors that you would like to change.

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Fonolo

MAY 26, 2020

Does your call center feel more like a burden than an asset? You’re not alone — contact center managers often find themselves faced with tough challenges, including clunky technology, dysfunctional processes, and less-than-happy customers. How can you turn your contact center into a highly efficient part of your business? The first step is to consider the root problems — the vast majority of challenges you will encounter boil down to customer experience, call distribution, technology, and the we

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Tethr

MAY 27, 2020

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C3Centricity

MAY 25, 2020

Were you surprised to read the title of this post? Do you believe that using technology to understand customers is the only way today? Then let me explain why I believe it’s not quite that simple. . In today’s data-rich environment I’m not really suggesting that you actually ignore data nor technology! However, in working with clients around the world as well as in numerous industries, I have found that many are lost by the wealth of information that is available to them.

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Integrity Solutions

MAY 28, 2020

The only reason that a customer would or even should consider doing business with us is that somehow we enhance their ability to attract and serve their customers. By Derek Roberts. If you are in sales, you know that feeling of satisfaction (or even elation) you get from closing a sale. It’s motivating and rewarding. However, the allure of “getting the win” can also be a potential trap for some of us.

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Toister Performance Solutions

MAY 7, 2020

Advertising disclosure: This blog participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. The research started as a quest to discover the most effective ways to delight customers. It soon took an unexpected turn. Matt Dixon and his colleagues found that delighting customers didn't pay.

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 15, 2020

No matter what size a business you are, your customers will be essential to you. It doesn’t matter even if you only have a handful. . You do your best not to be pushy with your customers while selling your products/services. You try to engage with them periodically. You try to address their queries and challenges the moment they come in. You try to keep them happy by always talking about their benefits.

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UJET

MAY 19, 2020

Proper training and onboarding for support agents not only helps them get up-and-running faster and more efficiently, but it can also be the difference between an average and a great customer experience. And now, with support teams predominately remote, providing agents with the training they need has become even more essential. Inexperienced agents need more in-depth training like call scripts, platform demos, and lessons on best practices.

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Satrix Solutions

MAY 22, 2020

Around the world, folks are beginning to emerge from isolation protections. Many are trying to do all they can to make successful business decisions in an unknown and complicated environment. People are anxious. They feel disconnected. And businesses are facing tough decisions. The anxiety we feel about what the future holds can overwhelm us, leading to quick business decisions that might permanently damage an organization’s viability by degrading the customer’s experiences.

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Provide Support

MAY 21, 2020

The post 5 Reasons Why Customer Service Reporting is Important appeared first on Provide Support Blog.

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Cyara

MAY 18, 2020

There’s no doubt about it… Customer Experience (CX) is a differentiator that will bring you to the front of the line, ahead of your competition.

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Upstream Works

MAY 13, 2020

Every contact center has a universal goal: to provide exceptional customer service. But doing so isn’t always that simple. It requires a holistic customer experience (CX) strategy, a responsive data strategy and the flexibility to adapt to a changing world. As we continue to social distance, self isolate and get used to a new normal, it’s more important than ever for contact centers to focus on their overall strategy.

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TELUS International

MAY 13, 2020

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CX leaders are in a gold rush for AI, lured by the promise of cost savings and a revolution in service delivery. But simply deploying AI in your contact center isn't a magic bullet. There are hidden dangers that can derail your AI dreams. Recent incidents, such as the missteps of an AI chatbot deployed by Air Canada, have underscored the complexities and risks involved in leveraging AI in customer-facing roles.

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Transparent BPO

MAY 20, 2020

“While we’re not back to ‘business as usual,’ we are starting to see business reopen and adapt to a new normal,” said customer service expert Shep Hyken. We tend to agree with Hyken’s assessment, but for contact centers specifically, what does “business as usual” in this “new normal” look like? Many contact centers, including those […].

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 28, 2020

People think of loyalty as a customer for a lifetime, but it is really much simpler than that. It’s about the next time, every time. – Shep Hyken. No matter if you own a mom and pop shop at a street corner or run a multinational apparel brand, loyal customers are driving your business forward, one transaction at a time. . However, brand loyalty has become just another ‘buzz-phrase’.

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 7, 2020

Do you love your cable company? . If you do, you are in the minority. People almost universally align on their distaste for their cable company. However, we do love complaining about them, or at least I know I do. Cable companies are an excellent example of what NOT to do with your experience to promote customer-driven growth. Cable companies are an excellent example of what NOT to do with your experience to promote customer-driven growth.

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ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2020

I see light at the end of the tunnel. While we’re not back to “business as usual,” we are starting to see business reopen and adapt to a new normal. I’ve made many observations over the past couple of months, some of which have found their way into my weekly posts. Here’s another one: With the right attitude, we’ll be stronger when this is over. As I’ve mentioned numerous times in the past, I’m an optimistic, glass-half-full, batteries-included kind of guy.

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Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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Callminer

MAY 10, 2020

A panel of management professionals addresses the best way for customer service / experience managers to handle a disgruntled employee.

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Myra Golden Media

MAY 18, 2020

The average business call lasts two minutes longer than it should. One of the top reasons calls get beyond employees’ control is they struggle to get a rambling or upset customer to cut to the point at the beginning of the conversation. If you’re like most of my clients, you have more pots now than you have burners. The last thing you need to be doing is worrying about your work from home employees’ ability to move swiftly from one call to the next.

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Contact Center Pipeline

MAY 19, 2020

The upheaval created by the Coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. Your customers are understandably concerned and confused, and are likely coming to your organization with many questions, most of which are different from what your agents typically hear. Information is changing on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. Meanwhile, your employees suddenly have been thrust into a […].

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 11, 2020

I saw him, I did. He’s in that little hut with his face buried in his cell phone. He saw me drive up; I know he did – he looked right at me. I’m now waiting at the gas pump – it’s only 3 feet away from him. I know I need to have patience, but it’s been almost a minute and he hasn’t bothered to even look up from his “most important thing” You know what?

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 14, 2020

Influence and persuasion are critical skills for salespeople. However, they are also crucial for fostering customer-driven growth in your organization. In this issue of Why Customers Buy, we are going to discuss the six fundamental principles of how to influence people, and you might be surprised by what you discover. We spoke to Brian Ahearn, CMCT®, who is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence People in a recent podcast.

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ShepHyken

MAY 20, 2020

My friend Stacy Sherman , head of customer experience at Schindler Elevator Corporation , is personally dedicated to “humanizing business.”. She is not only “in the trenches,” working in the customer service and experience world, she has also been recognized as a customer experience thought leader. She recently responded to one of my tweets, which was the creative spark for this post.

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Callminer

MAY 26, 2020

Operating a growing call center operation involves logging and assessing myriad moving elements at once. It can be close to impossible to manage these critical success factors without help from specialized software. At the heart of most technological optimizations implemented within a successful call center are fine-tuned metrics. Keeping tabs on the right metrics can make consistent improvement notably simpler over the long term.

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