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Podcast ¦ Market Pulse: Pros & Pioneers: Why Great Leaders Don’t Have All the Answers Julie Donley

Podcast : Market Pulse Pros and Pioneers Podcast Search for original: Link Key Take Aways Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are critical, yet often missing links between burnout and organisational performance. Poor leadership styles, such as favouritism and chaos, significantly contribute to toxic work environments and staff disengagement. Organisational systems fail without adequate attention to the human element; employee wellbeing directly impacts operational outcomes. Building trust and effective communication within teams is essential for reducing friction and enhancing productivity. Leaders should… Read more

Podcast ¦ CX Files: Paul O’Hara – TP – AI Won’t End BPO – It’ll Supercharge It

Podcast : The CX files Search for original: Link Key Take Aways AI is positioned as a tool to supercharge and evolve BPO, not replace it, supporting customisation and flexibility in customer experience (CX) strategies. The emphasis should be on blending AI with human expertise, enabling more intelligent and scalable customer interactions rather than automation replacing agents. Operational foundations such as governance, compliance, multilingual capabilities, and specialised infrastructure are critical for successful AI integration, especially in complex financial services. BPO… Read more

Podcast ¦ CX Files: Elona Ymeri – Assist Digital – Albania & The Value Of Smaller BPO Locations

Podcast : The CX files Search for original: Link Key Take Aways Smaller, specialised destinations such as Albania are increasingly attractive for European companies seeking proximity, cultural affinity, and agility in customer experience (CX) delivery. The evolving digital landscape allows these smaller locations to offer bespoke, flexible services tailored to client needs, contrasting with traditional large-scale operations. The shift towards a hybrid digital blend involves integrating AI and human agents, shifting the emphasis from headcount to high-value, strategic solutions. There… Read more

Podcast ¦ CX Passport: The One With Pharma CX – Silvi Haldipur E238

Podcast : CX passport Search for original: Link Key Take Aways A truly meaningful customer experience in healthcare and pharma requires deep understanding of the patient, provider, and payer journeys, beyond standard engagement data. Organisations must prioritise insights derived from qualitative data and ethnography to comprehend the real day-to-day experiences of stakeholders. Data literacy is essential; understanding the difference between raw data and actionable insights can unlock significant improvements in service delivery. Emotional and human-centred design approaches, such as ethnography… Read more

Podcast ¦ Punk CX: How Vodafone, Rabobank and others are driving meaningful results with AI – Interview with Matt Healy of Pega

Podcast : Punk CX Search for original: Link Key Take Aways Legacy system debt remains a critical challenge for large enterprises, costing an average of $370 million annually across operational, infrastructural, and hidden expenses. Not all legacy systems need to be retired; a nuanced strategy is essential, recognising the value of existing core systems like mainframes, particularly where they deliver stable, time-tested performance. AI-enabled automation can significantly accelerate legacy transformation projects, reducing typical durations from years to weeks or months.… Read more

Podcast ¦ Punk CX: Equip people with AI to enable them to lead with emotional intelligence – Interview with Miranda Collard of TP

Podcast : Punk CX podcast Search for original: Link Key Take Aways Leadership involvement in frontline customer interactions fosters a stronger understanding of customer pain points and operational realities, essential amidst digital transformation. Maintaining direct contact with customers and front-line employees enables senior managers to stay grounded, ensuring service strategies remain human-centric despite technological advancements. A human-first approach is critical in leveraging AI and automation, emphasising empathy and emotional intelligence, especially in complex or emotionally charged interactions. Successful integration of… Read more