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Podcast : Get out of rack Search for original: Link Key Take Aways Fundamental challenges in contact centre operations remain longstanding, including issues with customer recognition, repetitive verification, and post-call work, highlighting persistent optimisation opportunities. Organisational focus should prioritise fixing basic operational processes before deploying advanced AI capabilities to ensure actual results. The real value in AI lies in operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and employee engagement, rather than solely in marketing or hype-driven applications. Organisations often face siloed, inconsistent data… Read more

Podcast : CX Files Search for original: Link Key Take Aways Senior leaders must emphasise the importance of a pragmatic approach to AI, focusing on effective use cases rather than hype. Transparency around AI deployment is critical; customers respond negatively when discovering AI is being used without disclosure. Customer trust diminishes significantly once they realise interactions are driven by AI, especially if voice neutralisation or accent modification is inaccurate. Human agents remain vital for critical industries like home services, where… Read more

Podcast : Next in Queue Search for original: Link Key Takeaways Succession planning is vital for organisational growth, ensuring continuity amidst key personnel changes such as promotions, leave, or departures. A proactive approach to developing potential successors supports long-term stability and prevents operational disruptions. Regular, intentional development conversations, especially during one-on-one meetings, are crucial for understanding employee aspirations and skill gaps. Supporting team members’ growth is a sign of leadership strength, fostering engagement rather than weakening the team. Stretch roles,… Read more

Podcast : CX passport Search for original: Link Key Take Aways Senior managers should focus on aligning customer experience initiatives directly with overall business strategy rather than developing a standalone CX North Star. The future of CX will experience a significant shift driven by automation and AI, transforming how brands interact with customers and employees. Cross-disciplinary skills are essential; CX leaders need to be humanists, technologists, architects, and futurists simultaneously to succeed. Organisations must integrate human-centred design with technological expertise… Read more

Access the full podcast series here Key Take Aways There are two schools of advertising: showmanship and salesmanship, both rooted in the history of advertising since the late 19th century. Showmanship focuses on creating an emotional connection and engaging narratives, while salesmanship emphasizes direct calls to action and immediate sales. The decline of showmanship in advertising over the past two decades correlates with the rise of data-driven salesmanship and short-termism in marketing strategies. Effective advertising must create fame, feeling, and… Read more

Podcast : Market pulse pros and pioneers Search for original: Link Key Take A Ways Leaders in marketing and entrepreneurship share their wins and failures to foster learning and growth within the professional community. Focus on scaling without burnout, emphasising the importance of intentional skilling and resilience strategies. Building a values-first business model rooted in integrity, faith, and purpose can lead to sustainable success. Integrating personal principles, such as Christian ethics, into business practices can enhance relevance and authenticity. Relationship-building… Read more