At the end of the year I work on my wrap-up for the year, and prepare for the year ahead.
I go through my notes from conversations, oft-forgotten “blogs that I must read”, books, and everything else that has a tangential effect into my research for next year. I end up with my “predictions” for next [...]
Part 1 can be found here
Part 2.1 can be found here
This post was begotten by interesting comments I got to part 1. My assumption that everyone should already understand the functions that comprise CRM, and how they should be addressed in building a SCRM strategy is not correct.
Current CRM Functions. As everyone knows, CRM is [...]
Part 1 – Introduction
Part 2 – Strategic Measurement Framework
Part 3 – Design
Part 4 – Validation
Part 5 – Implement
If you have not read the previous five parts, please do so to understand the context.
And so it is we reach the last of the 4 phases of crafting awesome experiences: measurement.
Whenever I talk about this methodology, [...]
Implementing Social Media has no effect on Loyalty.
Loyalty is achieved over a long-time, building trusty relationships and consistently delivering to expectations – or exceeding them. Expectations are set by the organization in response to customer’s needs, with an eye to what they can do to meet their needs as well. Not providing service through a [...]
(If you have not read the previous entry, the introduction to this methodology, you can do so here)
In this second part I want to cover the Strategic Measurement Framework I use.
Most organizations attack customer experiences in the same way: isolated islands of processing that complete a function or portion of a process, that somehow interconnect. [...]
Everyone knows how to build loyalty, few are willing to do it.
First, over-deliver.
Find out what your customer’s expectations are, what they would like to see happen in any interaction, both the results and steps to complete them. Design your experiences around those expectations, aiming to always over-deliver on what they expect to see. Become effective [...]
There are two people that are essential to ensuring your community has a long and prosperous life: a content manager and a culture manager.
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