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Tech philosopher Alex Wolf on designing harmonious technology

Intercom, Inc.

Unpacking this central conundrum is at the heart of Alex Wolf’ s work – the self-described “consumer-facing anthropologist” has made a career by thinking deeply and talking widely about issues related to the pervasive role of technology in modern life. She asks what are the risks involved in “outsourcing” so many of our skills to technology.

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Amazing Business Radio: Adam Alfia

Shep Hyken

He has a firmly entrenched background in high-end hospitality and entertainment. The generation that grew up behind cell phones may be very vocal on social media, but most of them are unwilling to provide face-to-face feedback. How to Use Customer Feedback to Improve Performance. Customer service is a team sport.

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Inbound Vs Outbound Call Center: Do you Know the Difference?

Ameyo Callversations

In the age of chats and social media, the call center is still a key to manage customer queries. However, the increased popularity of social media and chats has not diminished the value of the traditional customer service channel, i.e., voice. The agent entertains the caller and ends it with a call disposition.

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How China is building an Offer You Can’t Refuse – my interview with China keynote speaker Pascal Coppens

Steven Van Belleghem

The Chinese, though, who immediately leapfrogged to mobile technology, have a much more integrated approach. For instance, they offer commerce in a social media context. And technology has helped companies to realize that. Normally you have to pay upfront onsite for a procedure.

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How Customer Experience is shaping during COVID-19 with ‘New Normal’

SurveySensum

They are spending hours on streaming platforms for entertainment, social media to connect with the outside world, e-commerce portals for shopping, delivery apps for food, and so on. Understanding the situation McDonald’s, instead of dine-in, diverted its media spend on McDelivery and Drive-Through.

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Guest experience: Trends, tips & Best practices for 2021

Qualtrics

Within the hospitality service sector, great guest experience is a well-known cause of happy reviews and repeat business. Listen to how travel and hospitality organizations are reimagining the guest experience. Guest expectations are changing and the hospitality industry needs to adapt. What is guest experience?

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15 Must-Read Books About Customer Experience

Steven Van Belleghem

In The Customer of the Future , she outlines ten easy-to-follow customer experience guidelines that integrate emerging technologies with effective strategies to combat disconnected processes, silo mentalities, and a lack of buyer perspective. The Nordstrom Way to Customer Experience Excellence – Robert Spector, breAnne O.