To compete on customer experience organisations need to understand the type of experiences they are currently creating. To gain greater understanding of how customers view the experiences companies provide, Voice of the Customer (VoC) programs have become increasingly popular. Yet few organisations are able to use the insights gleaned to drive improvements. How many truly …
Mark Atterby talks to Steve Griffin the architect behind Service NSW, by far the largest and most successful digital transformation / CX project in government. Steve explains how Service NSW overcame the challenges to create a one-stop-shop for government services. In March 2011 the O’Farrell Government was elected in NSW with a key election commitment …
The insights gleaned from analysing customer data feeds the design process for creating better customer experiences. Most organisations realise the importance of these insights to improve customer loyalty, reduce costs and generate sales. Yet the challenge remains – how do brands turn the vast amounts of customer data they collect into actionable insights? Different departments …
Creating an exceptional customer experience requires a pro-active and forward looking approach. Even if you are quick to respond and resolve issues once they are raised, being reactive will inhibit your ability to stand out in the eyes of your customers. What was exceptional service yesterday is now the standard. All your competitors do it …
A major security breach or cyber-attack can ruin the experience customers have with a brand. Failure to act decisively when customer’ interests or the security of their information is threatened, can be extremely costly. Yet, over half of all CEOs believe their organisations are unprepared and vulnerable to a variety of threats. Recent cyber attacks, …
In recent years we have seen the Internet of Things (IoT) move from the drawing board to become an emerging reality. It’s predicted IoT will radically redefine the relationship we have with the products we buy and the brands that make them. For brands, It will be about creating better customer experiences. Shortly, we wil …
Organisations are making increasing use of data and analytics to build a more comprehensive picture of their customers. Everyone recognises that the benefits of this are potentially substantial. But the challenges to achieving are just as significant. How does an organisation make the crucial shift from processing data and reporting to gaining valuable insights? How …
Customers are fickle and unpredictable creatures. Their behaviour and purchasing decisions can be completely illogical. Designing customer interactions that delight and build brand loyalty may seem almost impossible. Behavioural economics, however, may offer a solution for companies struggling to understand their customers better. Behavioral economics studies the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on the economic decisions of individuals …
Social media listening is a popular practice for companies to understand more about their brand and its position in the marketplace. Its true value, however, is about understanding customers and what they value. It’s learning how to be proactive and interactive with your customers, rather than reactive. Traditional marketing vs social media marketing Using social …
Creating exceptional experiences for customers requires having engaged employees who are enthusiastic about their workplace and their role within the organisation. According to a recent Gallup study however, employees are disengaged at work – worldwide only a tiny 13% of workers are engaged. Considering how much time we all have to spend at work, it …