Understanding what customers want is essential to building an effective customer service strategy. In turn, effective strategy will help you meet or exceed those expectations. Customer expectations evolve and sometimes that happens very quickly. The experiences that...
Some managers assume that quality standards are primarily for individuals, those actually delivering the service. But don’t miss half the fun and half the value. Establish the right quality standards for your organization, and you’ll see great things...
You’re probably familiar with Nike’s slogan, “Just do it.” You know what to do. You have the means to do it. Now it’s a matter of taking action. The reality is you’ll often face a number of choices when deciding which actions to...
We all spend a high percentage of our waking hours working. For most of us, the primary reason is very practical: we require the means to buy the things we need and want. So, in a very real way, work is something we have to do. In that sense, it can carry a negative...
Sadly, businesses lose customers who are brand advocates daily. Often, this stems more from neglect than from anything you do. There are important principles for maintaining the trust of your most enthusiastic customers and keeping the momentum going. Keep treating...
Managing customer feedback is ongoing. It’s a way of doing business, and you get better at it with practice. I recommend taking a good look at your feedback program at least once a quarter and, as you identify improvements, think about how to implement them. To...