We’ve all seen it on countless competitor websites: “We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations!” It’s a seemingly innocuous statement, a badge of honor in many industries. But what if there’s a better approach? What if exceeding expectations, while well-intentioned, actually undermines your value proposition? This article challenges the traditional “exceeding expectations” mantra used throughout […]
Tag: Employee Experience
Best Practices for Sending Customer Feedback Surveys
In the world of customer feedback surveys, there exists a prevalent misconception that merely soliciting input from customers is enough to drive business growth, enhance customer experience, and align with expectations. While customer feedback is undeniably valuable, this belief oversimplifies the process and ignores the nuanced strategies required to effectively gather and utilize feedback. To […]
The ROI of Implementing a Customer Experience (CX) Strategy
I heard a speaker say recently, “There is no reason for any firm to apologize for its need to make a profit. ”He was right. Profitability is essential to the health of any business. Furthermore, it’s necessary to enable a business to continue to grow and provide jobs for its employees as well as service […]
Digital Transformation and Client Experience
Integrate client experience management into your digital transformation initiatives to accelerate the benefits and returns of each. Professional services firms are realizing the importance of technology and data to the success of their business. The professional services sector is seeing a wide performance gap between those firms that are using technology well, and those that […]
Increase Profitability Through Strong Client Experience & Employee Experience
Want to increase your organization’s profits? Did you know that the average annual growth rate of experience-driven businesses is 15% higher than companies that do not intentionally create a positive experience for their clients? The keyword here is intentionally. Your clients are already having an experience working with your firm. The only question is, what […]
Three Steps to Retain High-Performing Talent
“What do you mean it can create a negative outcome? If I at least try to improve my employees’ experience, will it not at least benefit them and the firm a little bit?” This was the comment from a COO of a 400-person firm I shared in last month’s blog, CX & EX: Vicious or […]
Client Experience & Employee Experience: Vicious or Virtuous Cycle?
You’re a believer. In this competitive marketplace, you see the positive ROI numbers firms that have implemented Employee Experience (EX) and Client Experience (CX) as an operational discipline are achieving. And you want the same success trajectory for your firm. So, you do your homework, and your firm embarks on a new CX initiative with […]
Increase Revenue with a Doer-Seller Approach
You want (and need) your highly successful project managers to generate sales opportunities for your firm. Your clients love them and the work they do, but there’s one problem. Your strongest DOERS aren’t seller-doers. Nothing against them, they work hard. Nevertheless, many of these PM’s are uncomfortable engaging with clients about upcoming pursuits. When asked […]
Empower your team to create great client experiences
We’ve all been there. You’re standing at a concierge desk or a check-out counter or you are on the phone with customer service, and it is like talking to a wall. Some policy or procedure or bureaucratic rule has trumped common sense. A week ago, I was preparing to go on a mini vacation. After […]
Is rapid growth stressing your team?
It doesn’t have to. I recently had dinner with a client while at an industry event. He’s the young leader of a regional office for a larger firm. He shared his story: “Six hundred percent growth in just a couple years. Most of my peers would envy what we’ve done. I’m not sure my staff […]