Empowerment: How Much Guidance Is Too Much – Or Not Enough?
If you want to bring out the best in your team, empower them to make their own decisions, and then back it up with the right amount of direction and support. But how much guidance do employees need? Watch several scenarios in this video from my LinkedIn Learning...
Unmasking the Service Illusion: Why Listening to Customers Matters More Than Ever
Consumer Reports’ November/December 2023 issue is on newsstands now. The company’s flagship website and magazine publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services, reaching millions of readers each month. The website (CR.org) has been called “the...
AI in Customer Service: The Nifty 9
When it comes to using artificial intelligence, many organizations just jump in and automate what they can, but those with the best service start first and foremost with customer needs and expectations and use them to guide decisions. These organizations are giving...
Prepare Your Contact Center for the Future
Megan Jones, Editor at Call Centre Helper, recently interviewed me to discuss the habits every leader should adopt to succeed in planning ahead. The article includes 5 things the very best leaders do to prepare for the future as well as 5 mistakes which often see...