Quality Standards for Customer Service: Common Misconceptions
I’ve found there are several common misconceptions that can hamper the development and use of quality standards. One common misconception is that quality standards are overly rigid and scripted. Another common misconception is that quality standards for customer...
Customer Journey Mapping Tips
One of the most popular arrows in the quiver of a customer experience professional is the customer journey map. And for good reason…it’s a straightforward, effective way to visually depict a customer’s relationship with your organization. There are countless...
Powerful Lessons in Innovation
Recently, I got to live out a lifelong dream of mine. The experience taught me some unexpected and powerful lessons on innovation and quality. The innovation that occurred in the life of the Spitfire was dramatic: over 24 variants produced in only 10 years! How...
Harnessing Customer Service for Product Innovation
When data from customer service interactions is captured and shared and acted on, the entire organization benefits. Customer service can help the organization pinpoint and fix quality problems, and can help research and development identify customer expectations and...