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How to Deliver Superb Customer Service by Sharing Stories

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Donna Stevenson
Storytelling with team mates

Everybody loves a good story—in this article Donna Stevenson explains how story telling can actually result in amazing customer service.

7 Tips for Outstanding Customer Retention

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Robert Moment
Customer focus

Here are seven customer service tips to get your business up and running for outstanding customer retention.

Customer Service in the Web 2.0 World

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Chuck Ganapathi
Virtual realty glasses

Our world is changing and the rules of customer service are being rewritten. Read on to learn how technology is shaping the future of customer care.

The 3 P’s of Customer Service Management

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Leonard Buchholz
Customer service management

A simple but effective way of focusing on three of the most important areas of customer service management.

8 Ways to Get Close to Your Customers

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Ron Kaufman
Customers shaking hands with supplier

Eight proven ways to get close to your customers and find out what they value, what they care about, what they really want.

Process Management Essentials for Extraordinary Customer Experiences

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Steven Grant
process management diagram

An extraordinary customer experience can only be provided through a deep understanding, and thorough exploration of process management.

Gateway to Successful Client Relationships: The Exceptional Customer Service Plan

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Kim Taylor-Wilson
Customer service planning

Learn how to create an “Exceptional Customer Service Plan”, your gateway to successful client relationships.

Are You a Real Customer Service Professional?

December 8, 2025April 30, 2015 by Ron Kaufman
Customer service professionals

Understand the five key areas where real customer service professionals perform well.

Call Center Performance Management

March 13, 2021April 29, 2015 by Sam Miller

This article outlines some of the key areas in which call center performance can be measured and managed.

Foundations of Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Ken Wallace
CSR on the phone

Building the foundations of customer satisfaction and loyalty involves everyone.

Customer Service: You Just Never Know

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Leonard Buchholz
Standing in line

Customer Service Managers must constantly keep their heads on a swivel. You just never know when or where the next challenge is going to come from.

Creating the Greatest Customer Experience Ever

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Steven Grant
Customer service team

Five simple starting points for creating the greatest customer experience ever.

Get to Know Your Customers

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Craig Harrison
Customers

How much do you know about your customers? Do you know what makes them happy? Mad? Restless? Let’s face it – you should!

The Real Customer Service

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by CSM Contributor
Business call

We all know what customer service is. But do we know what “real” customer service is and why it is important?

Critical Priorities for Extraordinary Service

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Steven Grant
Manager at desk

Ask yourself this question: What are the vital few ideas and actions that really make a difference with customers and clients?

Bad Customer Service Does Not Happen Overnight

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Leonard Buchholz
Bad service call

Bad Customer Service does not happen overnight. The good news is that it can be corrected.

Connect to Your Customers Through Your Customers

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Ron Kaufman
Customer Relationship

When you improve service in every direction of your life, you’ll find new ways to connect to your customers, through your customers.

The Boomerang Effect in Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Ed Rigsbee
Boomerang customer service

Like the boomerang, getting customers to return, takes skill and practice. Ed Rigsbee presents his P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S. model for creating and sustaining customer loyalty.

Six Keys to Creating “Wow” Customer Service Experiences

December 8, 2025April 29, 2015 by Robert Moment
Creating wow customer experiences

Here are some of the key ingredients for putting the “wow” back into your customer’s experiences.

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