Innovation in the Ever-Evolving Landscape of CX

On this episode, Amelia explores the intersection of outsourcing and digital transformation with Tom Luther, Director of Channel Partnerships at Outsource Consultants, LLC. They delve into how brands can leverage outsourcing to not only enhance customer journeys but also fund their digital initiatives. Key Takeaways: (00:53) Tom's extensive experience in the contact center space and his journey through digital transformation. (01:42) Digital transformation defined as meeting consumers where, when and how they prefer. (02:19) The importance of catering to a diverse customer base with varying communication preferences. (03:21) The balance between technology and labor in providing customer service. (04:44) Outsourcing as a flexible and scalable way of bringing new employees on board. (07:09) The impact of outsourcing on operational efficiency and cost reduction. (09:31) How savings from outsourcing can fund further digital transformation efforts. (12:37) The importance of leveraging industry expertise and not embarking on the outsourcing journey alone. Resources Mentioned: Outsource Consultants, LLC This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Roy Atkinson, CEO and Principal Advisor of Clifton Butterfield, LLC, to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in enhancing customer service and agent performance. Roy highlights how AI can address common service pain points, provide real-time agent coaching and support effective self-service. Key Takeaways: (02:22) The potential of artificial intelligence to mitigate customer service pain points like long wait times and routing issues. (03:14) How AI can assist agents with sentiment analysis and regulatory compliance. (04:05) The role of AI in summarizing customer interactions to improve agent availability and knowledge sharing. (06:07) Essential components for successful self-service include the use of customer language and rapid knowledge sharing. (07:46) Comprehensive solutions and AI's rapid data retrieval enhance customer satisfaction. (08:51) AI-powered real-time coaching enhances agent performance and customer service efficiency. (11:13) The significance of the human factor in AI-supported service, emphasizing empathy and the option for human interaction. Resources Mentioned: Roy Atkinson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/royatkinson/ Clifton Butterfield, LLC - https://cliftonbutterfield.com/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

In this episode, Amelia welcomes Steven Van Belleghem, Co-Founder and Board Member of Nexxworks and Author of “A Diamond in the Rough.” They discuss the nuances of customer experience (CX) in the modern business landscape, discussing the integration of technology and human elements in crafting exceptional customer interactions. Key Takeaways: (00:28) Introduction to Steven Van Belleghem and his new book. (01:13) Steven’s early exposure to customer experience in his parents’ photography store. (02:51) How technologies like Netflix and smartphones evolve from exciting to normative. (05:10) The paradox in companies’ desire and failure to implement customer centricity. (07:28) The impact of human emotions, especially negative ones, on customer experience. (08:49) The increasing importance of human touch in automated customer relations. (10:35) Leadership’s pivotal role in authentic customer-centric culture development. (12:48) The three key benefits of AI in enhancing customer service. (14:33) The significance of maintaining a positive mindset among CX professionals. Resources Mentioned: Steven Van Belleghem - https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/stevenvanbelleghem Nexxworks - https://www.linkedin.com/school/nexxworks/ “A Diamond in the Rough” by Steven Van Belleghem - https://www.stevenvanbelleghem.com/bookshop/a-diamond-in-the-rough/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Rick Adams, Customer Success Management Mentor of ADAMS Success, Author, Trainer, Consultant and Business Owner at Practical CSM, and Business Consultant, Trainer and Coach at The Growth Consultancy. Rick and Amelia discuss: - The biggest differences between customer success and customer experience. - Customer success is the most important aspect of the customer experience. - The need for customer success management services increases as your product or service gets more complex. - The ways Rick and his team manage customer success. - The gamification of customer success training to increase motivation. - Using customer feedback to create a product they want. - How to make sure your feedback to the customer is what they want to hear. This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Robin Gareiss, CEO and Principal Analyst at Metrigy, to explore the crucial role of customer experience (CX) in organizational decision-making. Key Takeaways: - Increased prioritizing of customer engagement. - Strategic approaches to enhancing CX technology. - The growing significance of self-service options like chatbots. - How CX technology improves the empowering of agents. - The value of quick decision-making based on performance analytics. - A unified view on performance, integrating various data sources. - Enabling a comprehensive understanding and strategy formulation for CX. Resources Mentioned: Robin Gareiss - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-gareiss-91413a/ Metrigy - https://metrigy.com/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Dennis Wakabayashi, Customer Experience Consultant at Team Wakabayashi, International Innovation Advisor at Cemantica, and Digital Marketing Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During this conversation, Dennis and Amelia discuss: - The first ever interaction Dennis had at a CX event, which was with NICE. - The importance he places on capturing the stories of the innovators, people and products that shape the CX industry today. - The role that the algorithms play in the relevancy of the people in CX. - The measurable increased success of brands that embrace technology. - The struggle some CX programs have with getting alignment within the organization. - The difference between customer care-focused CX and marketing-focused CX. - The rise of AI and how it will spearhead innovation and growth. - The ways an internal campaign around a CX initiative can reap infinite rewards. Resources mentioned: Dennis Wakabayashi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniswakabayashi/ Team Wakabayashi - https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamwakabayashi/ Cemantica - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cemantica/ University of Wisconsin-Madison - https://www.linkedin.com/school/uwmadison/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Omer Minkara, Vice President and Principal Analyst of Aberdeen Strategy & Research. As a returning guest, Omer brings a wealth of knowledge, sharing cutting-edge research and insights into how generative AI is reshaping the landscape of customer service and business operations. Key Takeaways: - The differences between generative AI and traditional AI. - The increasing integration of generative AI in both business and consumer sectors. - Common misconceptions about AI replacing human jobs. - The importance of data hygiene and the need for businesses to effectively utilize their - How AI is being used to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. Resources Mentioned: Omer Minkara - https://www.linkedin.com/in/omerminkara/ Aberdeen Strategy & Research - https://www.aberdeen.com/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Kristi Faltorusso, Chief Customer Officer of ClientSuccess. Kristi and Amelia discuss the following topics: - The differences and overlap between Customer Success and Customer Experience. - Kristi’s experience, first in digital marketing and then a transition to CX for hypergrowth B2B SaaS companies. - Every company is different and building a Customer Success system is not “one size fits all.” - Customer Success is about your customer’s ability to realize their goals through your product or services. - All the touchpoints that contribute to Customer Experience. - The perceived value of products and services varies by company and individual customer. - Using AI and machine learning platforms while still keeping the experience human. - Where the Customer Success role starts and where the CX role starts. - Making sure a customer lifecycle or journey is being executed the way it was designed. - Milestones to measure the success in the Customer Experience. Kristi Faltorusso - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/ ClientSuccess - https://www.linkedin.com/company/clientsuccess/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Jon Arnold, Principal at J Arnold & Associates. This is Jon’s fourth appearance on the show. During this conversation, Jon and Amelia discuss: - The transformative power of AI in customer experience. - The reason for choosing the term "transformative" for AI. - AI's role in the transition to digital transformation. - AI's ability to generate new ways of understanding. - Enhancing agent intelligence with AI. - Pattern detection and creating a roadmap for customer service. - Competitive differentiation through AI. - AI's role in remote work and agent training. - Utilizing AI to create brand loyalty. Resources mentioned: J Arnold & Associates - https://www.jarnoldassociates.com/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

On this episode, Amelia welcomes Jo Causon, CEO of Institute of Customer Service, an independent professional membership body for customer service, based in London, UK. During this conversation, Jo and Amelia discuss: - The important correlation between customer satisfaction, profitability and productivity. - The insights gained from the longitudinal data in UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI). - Approaching customer experience from a government or public sector perspective. - Full transparency in communications with customers. - The ways generational differences affect the customer experience. - The similarities and differences in CX in the public and private sectors. Jo Causon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-causon-8b53652/ Institute of Customer Service - https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-of-customer-service/ This podcast is brought to you by NICE, the world’s leading cloud CX platform. Go to nice.com to learn more about our innovative and comprehensive end-to-end CX solutions. That’s nice.com. #CXO #CX #ContactCenter #CustomerService #CustomerExperience