ChurnZero

JULY 12, 2019

This is a guest blog post by Andy Mura, the Head of Marketing at Userlane. When you think of the reasons why churn happens , what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps product problems, loss of a key user in the account, a bad use case… Sure, these are some reasons why customers may churn, but the reality is that your churn rate is deeply connected to the quality of onboarding journey your users go through.

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Transparent BPO

JULY 9, 2019

Most of the clients served by Transparent BPO are U.S.-based companies. Most Belizeans are native English-speakers who have a great affinity for the U.S. and a healthy level of understanding of American culture. They watch the same TV shows, listen to the same music, follow the same sports teams, and so on. Tourism also helps bridge the culture gap.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 11, 2019

When we buy things, our memory generates the choice set that we have under consideration. It is essential for your Customer Experience strategy that you understand how customers create memories and how to ensure your brand is included in that set of recalled choices. . For example, pretend that you are out with friends and need to pick a restaurant.

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Tethr

JULY 11, 2019

Recently, I had the opportunity to moderate a fascinating discussion at the ICMI Expo in Ft. Lauderdale with Tim Donchez, Continuous Improvement Director at Lutron Electronics. Tim told the story of how Lutron has used Tethr to transform its service organization from a department that provides great service to its customers into an insight center — one that provides great service to customers and critical insights to internal and external business partners.

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Step-by-step instructions on how to use AI for growth in your contact center Learn how AI can transform your contact center operations. In this ebook, dig into the different AI technologies, then see how each can help automate tasks, streamline service, and turn your contact center from a cost center to a profit house. Plus, we’ll give you practical tips on choosing the right AI tools, getting them up and running, and measuring their impact.

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ShepHyken

JULY 10, 2019

I first came across this idea in the book Moments of Truth by Jan Carlzon , which I consider one of the most important books written on customer service. By the way, Carlzon’s definition of a Moment of Truth in business is, “Any time a customer comes into contact with any aspect of your business, however remote, they have an opportunity to form an impression.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 12, 2019

Choice architecture is a significant factor in buying decisions you make every day. From how they stock the buffet line to how likely you are to donate your organs after you die, the psychology of choice is influencing your decisions every day. In this episode of The Intuitive Customer, we explore the concept of Choice Architecture and how it affects our daily lives.

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Callminer

JULY 8, 2019

A customer experience analysis is an important tool for identifying potential shortcomings and improving the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This Bizarre Support Chat Will Make You Laugh. Or Cry. by Roger Dooley. (Roger Dooley) Internet service providers and cable TV services have the lowest customer satisfaction ratings of all rated industries in one survey.

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Myra Golden Media

JULY 10, 2019

I’m working with a utility company in the northeast. All of my customer service workshops begin with what I call a Discovery Discussion – a video conference where I discover the problem my client needs me to solve. For my utility client, the discussion showed the most pressing issue was that Representatives didn’t know how to keep interactions focused and productive.

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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 8, 2019

There are many ways to listen. People listen with their eyes, and with their hands (remember the movie: A Quiet Place ). Listening is a central process in the way people survive. If you are not actively listening, critical information is missed. In many cases, the actual words selected do very little to communicate the speaker's intended message. We must reach below the surface to capture the truth.

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Callminer

JULY 10, 2019

By analysing every interaction for empathy, it’s possible to identify how your call center agents turn a difficult call into a good customer outcome.

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ShepHyken

JULY 9, 2019

The Five Core Values of Company Culture. Creating Amazing Customer Experiences From the Inside Out. Shep Hyken interviews Michelle Hayward. They discuss how to create and cultivate the core values and culture that keep companies strong. The Interview with Michelle Hayward: Michelle is a firm believer in the culture and values of a company. She shared the five most important tenets of company culture.

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Sampson Lee

JULY 10, 2019

Heads up! Expecting growth through CX-related programs, departments and tech is actually creating havoc in customer experience momentum.

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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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Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 10, 2019

Do you have trouble hiring quality agents? Retaining the superstars? You’re not alone. Surveys suggest agent attrition is a top concern year after year. And no wonder: the ramification of bad hires is expensive. The average cost to recruit, hire and train each new agent starts around $6,500 depending upon vertical. Poor hires mean higher […].

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Myra Golden Media

JULY 11, 2019

One morning I was using the kiosk at the airport to check-in for my flight. Self-service check-in is something I do, all of the time. I like using self-service, and most of the time, I know what I’m doing. But on this day, something went wrong, and I wasn’t able to print my ticket. An employee with the airline noticed I was stuck. She walked over and asked if I needed help with anything.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2019

This week we feature an article by Hugues Meyrath who says that by integrating machine learning and AI capabilities into your processes, you can optimize the performance of your facilities and staff to drive a positive customer experience. He shares some examples of how this technology can be a difference-maker. Across industries, the collection, analysis, and refinement of data is the battleground businesses are competing in to differentiate themselves to customers.

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TechSee

JULY 9, 2019

According to Gartner , organizations should strive to deliver low-effort customer experiences because simplicity is the most significant driver of loyalty. In fact, 96% of customers who experience a high-effort interaction become more disloyal compared to just 9% who have a low-effort experience. To help companies improve their Customer Effort Score (CES), we’ve compiled a list of 10 call center mistakes that often result in high customer effort.

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Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

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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Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 9, 2019

Memo to the Vendor Community: We work with many clients that are interested in acquiring new technology. It is always a good sign when investments in technology are being made. As we work through the acquisition process with clients, technology providers are asked to deliver a system “demo.” For some, this becomes more of a […].

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Myra Golden Media

JULY 12, 2019

The goal was to motivate customer service employees to deliver a better customer experience by monitoring calls and giving feedback on calls. The manager carefully crafted a monitoring form, which would be used to measure everything from listening skills to friendliness, to empathy. Each dimension on the score sheet was rated on a 5-point scale after supervisors listened to a random sample of calls between employees and customers.

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CX Global Media

JULY 12, 2019

The fifth step ( Step 1 , Step 2 , Step 3 , Step 4 ) in the contact center agent journey is about agent retention. Retaining contact center agents has always been a significant focus area in contact centers. With labor being the most significant expense in contact centers, labor is even more costly when you’re unable to retain it. Retention of productive agent is a major concern of HR professionals and business executives.

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Customer Contact Central Submitted Articles

JULY 10, 2019

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) within customer service operations helps companies control costs while improving their support game.

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Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 11, 2019

In the complex world of Medicare administration, no one understands the need to deliver quick, accurate and up-to-date information to program providers better than Jerri Pigg-Shoemake. A 35-year veteran of contracted Medicare administration, Pigg-Shoemake has expertise in various aspects of the program having worked in claims adjustment, customer service and appeals management.

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UJET

JULY 10, 2019

Support teams are arguably the most important part of the customer experience. Agents become the voice of the company when they interact with customers. These experiences can lead to repeat sales or a loss of a customer depending on that single interaction. As a company grows, introducing new features, products, and services, they can find themselves facing an increasing number of support requests.

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Return Customer

JULY 10, 2019

“The single most important thing to remember about any enterprise is that there are no results inside its walls. The result of a business is a satisfied customer.” Peter Drucker, better known as the father of management thinking, once gave us this beautiful gem of a quote. We have come a long way since the first industrial revolution and are now bursting with new products and services in crowded markets regularly.

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Myra Golden Media

JULY 12, 2019

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Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.

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Toister Performance Solutions

JULY 9, 2019

Advertising disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Imagine a customer service manager needs to hire a new representative. There are probably a lot of other employees they depend on to get that done.

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UJET

JULY 11, 2019

Support teams are arguably the most important part of the customer experience. Agents become the voice of the company when they interact with customers. These experiences can lead to repeat sales or a loss of a customer depending on that single interaction.

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Aspect

JULY 11, 2019

Bill Gates’ first four words during his TED talk: “Everyone needs a coach.” He makes a good point—the characteristic common to high-performing people, whether they are athletes or executives, is the fact that every single one of them has coach. . Are you ready to elevate your customer service at ACE 2019 ? . Let’s talk self-service capabilities.

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