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‘Sweeping the steps of Customer Experience in 2014′ – out with the old and in with the new for 2015

‘Sweeping the steps of Customer Experience in 2014′ – out with the old and in with the new for 2015 | Guest Service | Scoop.it
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December 29, 2014 9:12 AM
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15 Customer Service Predictions for 2015 & Beyond

15 Customer Service Predictions for 2015 & Beyond | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Customer expectations are changing and growing just as rapidly as the channels and technology consumers are empowered with to engage, encouraging (if not demanding) that brands and organizations embrace a strategy of non-stop, customer-centric adaptation.
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“The trouble with the future is that is usually arrives before we’re ready for it.” ~ Arnold H. Glasow

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December 29, 2014 7:57 AM
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Exceptional customer care never goes out of style

Exceptional customer care never goes out of style | Guest Service | Scoop.it
While the root of customer service remains constant, providing exceptional customer care never goes out of style. Here are four trends that will impact the customer experience field throughout 2015.
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December 22, 2014 9:24 AM
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Forrester’s Top Trends For Customer Service In 2015

Forrester’s Top Trends For Customer Service In 2015 | Guest Service | Scoop.it

As 2014 winds down, I have taken the time to pause, and look ahead to what top customer service trends are surfacing for 2015 and beyond. Good service — whether it's to answer a customer's question prior to purchase, or help a customer resolve an issue post-purchase should be pain-free, proactive at a minimum and preemptive at best, deeply personalized, and delivered with maximum productivity. Here are 6 top trends - out of a total of 10 - that I am keeping my eye on.

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December 22, 2014 5:10 AM
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Self-Service Won’t Win You Customers – Customer Service Will

Self-Service Won’t Win You Customers – Customer Service Will | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Customer empowerment is an important part of the overall customer experience, So why not simply let them help themselves?
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A major challenge in today's world as more and more customers willingly move to online/automated services.

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December 8, 2014 9:42 AM
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How Technology Contributes to Customer Experience

How Technology Contributes to Customer Experience | Guest Service | Scoop.it
By being proactive, a company can dazzle its customers with great service. The biggest payoffs often come from providing information and setting expectations.
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December 1, 2014 2:38 PM
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The Art Of Anticipation: Why Apple Stores' Retail Customer Service Is Better

The Art Of Anticipation: Why Apple Stores' Retail Customer Service Is Better | Guest Service | Scoop.it
To bind customers to you through customer service and the customer experience requires what I call ‘‘The Art of Anticipation.’’ Most any business can pull off satisfactory customer service, or at least can pull it off some of the time.
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December 1, 2014 2:35 PM
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13 Startling Customer Service Statistics

13 Startling Customer Service Statistics | Guest Service | Scoop.it
In October, with 2015 lurking just around the corner, it’s frightening to think just how much customer service and the customer experience are impacting the reputation and bottom lines of brands an…

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Denise's curator insight, November 3, 2014 12:46 PM

You can make a difference! Read our "Zero to Hero" in customer service for some free tips and tricks http://vasoftusa.com/index.php/your-on-your-way/

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November 24, 2014 9:12 AM
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What High Performers Want at Work

What High Performers Want at Work | Guest Service | Scoop.it

A high performer can deliver 400% more productivity than the average performer.

Despite this, when most managers look at workforce statistics, all employees tend to be lumped together into a category so broadly defined that it becomes difficult to take meaningful decisions. 

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November 24, 2014 9:07 AM
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Service is Not a Secret: 8 Steps to a Customer Service Revolution

Service is Not a Secret: 8 Steps to a Customer Service Revolution | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Customer service training initiatives have proven vital, but only if they are focused on results and their objectives are clearly mapped to goals
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November 18, 2014 7:32 AM
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Want to Connect With Customers? First Step: Don't Be a Jerk

Want to Connect With Customers? First Step: Don't Be a Jerk | Guest Service | Scoop.it
All businesses have certain characteristics that embody the spirit of the company, and allow a brand to better relate and communicate with its customers.
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November 18, 2014 7:31 AM
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ScottishPower told 'treat customers with respect' or face sales ban

ScottishPower told 'treat customers with respect' or face sales ban | Guest Service | Scoop.it
ScottishPower must clean up the way it treats its customers or face a lengthy sales ban, energy regulator Ofgem has said.
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Fascinating -- "required" good service!

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November 10, 2014 8:04 AM
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5 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Customer Service Skills

5 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Customer Service Skills | Guest Service | Scoop.it
5 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Customer Service Skills Customer Think Whether it's that chewing-gum-swinging-teenager scowling as you return an item of clothing, or the multinational brand refusing to answer questions via Twitter, terrible...
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December 29, 2014 9:16 AM
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Is Your Leadership Team Committed to Customer Centricity?

Is Your Leadership Team Committed to Customer Centricity? | Guest Service | Scoop.it
If you ask any CEO you are most likely to hear he or she is committed to building a customer centric culture. It is very common to find customers first’ in a company mission statement. You will hear customer service is a priority.
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December 29, 2014 8:01 AM
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Infographics by 1to1 Media

Infographics by 1to1 Media | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Welcome to 1to1 Media's infographics where we bring data visualization to the latest statistics around our monthly feature themes. Look out for a new infographic each month.
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December 29, 2014 7:56 AM
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Customer Champions | How to Become a Customer-Centric Leader in 2015

Customer Champions | How to Become a Customer-Centric Leader in 2015 | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Plenty of people can manage. But only a few can truly lead. The 2014 1to1 Media Customer Champions share insights on how they inspire and manage customer-focused organizations.
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December 22, 2014 8:46 AM
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The Workforce of the Future

The Workforce of the Future | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Future employees will rely upon collaboration, adaptability, and purpose to further personal and enterprisewide success.
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December 22, 2014 5:09 AM
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How to Handle Customer Complaints: The 7 Do's and Don'ts

How to Handle Customer Complaints: The 7 Do's and Don'ts | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Here are 7 ways to keep your customers happy and turn them into your best advocates..
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December 8, 2014 9:42 AM
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Why Considering All Customer Feedback Is Key

Why Considering All Customer Feedback Is Key | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Did you know that 95% of customer feedback in the world is ignored by brands? Considering that Forrester calls this the “Age of the Customer,” that statistic should shock you and make you think. It should also make you act.
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December 1, 2014 2:35 PM
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Social Media Customer Service: Reacting vs. Engaging

Social Media Customer Service: Reacting vs. Engaging | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Customer Engagement Most companies I work with have the social media customer service thing wrong. They typically monitor social channels like Twitter, Facebook and others and react to the comments,…
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November 27, 2014 6:50 AM
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15 for 2015 – Customer Service Trends

15 for 2015 – Customer Service Trends | Guest Service | Scoop.it
A new year is approaching and time to tap into what’s here and now.  What should your company focus be to make it the best?  All businesses, any size, any industry should examine some of the trends I see.
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November 24, 2014 9:08 AM
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5 Top Tips For Social Customer Service Over Facebook

5 Top Tips For Social Customer Service Over Facebook | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Working in social customer service, you learn about the power of community within your customer base. Use this community to your advantage with these ideas.
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November 18, 2014 7:42 AM
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10 Leadership Steps To Transform Your Customer Experience Culture

10 Leadership Steps To Transform Your Customer Experience Culture | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Here are 10 things that are important to get right as a leader if you're intent on transforming your customer experience and the culture that supports and sustains it. 1.
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November 18, 2014 7:32 AM
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3 Reasons You Can't Just Ask Customers What They Want

3 Reasons You Can't Just Ask Customers What They Want | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Do you like apples or bananas? Coffee or tea? Pepperoni or cheese pizza? Simple questions result in simple answers which, when researching and developing a..
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November 10, 2014 8:05 AM
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How Hospitality And Customer Service Experts Hire For Customer Service

How Hospitality And Customer Service Experts Hire For Customer Service | Guest Service | Scoop.it
In a people-oriented business–a business dependent on customer service and the customer experience–you have to have to know how to hire the right employees. Without such employees, you’re out of luck and will soon be out of business.
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