The AI Advantage in Customer Experience: Balancing Automation and Empathy
In the evolving world of customer experience, artificial intelligence (AI) is a game changer. AI offers businesses unparalleled efficiency and scalability, from personalized recommendations to real-time chatbots. But here’s the catch: as automation grows, so does the risk of losing the human connection that fosters loyalty and emotional bonds with customers. As I’ve shared in…
Elevating Employee Wellbeing: The Key to Workplace Success
The shift to hybrid and remote work arrangements has revolutionized how we approach work-life balance. Many employees enjoy the flexibility of working from home, and as Gallup reports, 93% of remote-capable workers prefer to maintain some level of remote work in their schedule. But is flexibility enough to improve employee well-being? Research from Gallup and…
The Power of Product Knowledge: Mastering the Basics
Years ago, while working on seasonal training for the retail team at Godiva, I found myself staring at a sentence I’d just written about the importance of “product knowledge.” My internal dialogue went like this: “Who doesn’t know that, Joseph? Everyone understands product knowledge is critical.” Feeling like I was stating the obvious, I decided…
Tis the Season: Scaling-up for Consistently Memorable Holiday Experiences (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about forging rapidly scaling memorable and consistent customer experiences. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
Transforming Service into Experience: The Power of Personal Connection (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about excelling at service and experience delivery. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
Transforming Service into Experience: The Power of Personal Connection
Customer service is often defined by transactions that fulfill a stated need. However, customer experience goes far beyond need fulfillment. Loyalty-building experiences are created when businesses surprise customers with care that exceeds expectations. Here’s an example from Capital One that highlights how a business can transform a simple service interaction into an unforgettable experience. A…
Artificial Intelligence is NOT a Customer Experience Panacea: Beware the Privacy and Operational Pitfalls
Undeniably, AI and data analytics are enhancing customer service and operational efficiency; however, their use is fraught with significant ethical and legal challenges, particularly concerning customer privacy and data usage. Patagonia’s Legal Battle: A Cautionary Tale Patagonia, renowned for its outdoor clothing and equipment, is currently engaged in a lawsuit alleging violations of California privacy…
Autonomy and Guidelines – The Art of Front-Line Empowerment (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about empowering your team. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
Strengthening Teams Through Recognition (Inforgraphic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about strengthening your team through recognition. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
It’s Not a Sprint – It’s a Marathon: Balancing/Strengthening/Resting for Peak Performance
I am currently under a deadline for a book about a major healthcare client (more on that soon). During my research, I ran across data showing a trend toward higher burnout rates across various fields, including a staggering 90% burnout rate for primary care providers. Given rising burnout and the adverse impact of burnout on…
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