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helloWhen the Leader is the Problem
When the Leader is the Problem

As an operations/customer service consultant, I get a first-hand view of the internal workings of multiple companies. I have the privilege to observe corporate chemistry – how leadership interacts with employees, how employees interact with leadership, how employees interact with one another and how leaders and employees interact with customers. I get to observe unspoken […]

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helloIncreasing Customer Retention
4 Steps to Increasing Customer Retention

In these days of fierce competition, it’s crucial to do everything that one can to protect one’s customer base. The ability to retain customers is based on how well your internal operations run. While it’s important to smile and be nice to customers, it’s a good idea to make sure that your internal systems are […]

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helloInternal Communication Does Create Customer Experiences
Internal Communication Does Create Customer Experiences

Internal Communication In my role as an operations consultant, one of my primary goals when on a client assignment is to ascertain the level of internal communication across departments. I believe this is important as the level of service received by the paying customer is directly impacted by how well internal departments communicate with one […]

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helloSilence is not Golden in Customer Service
Silence is not Golden in Customer Service

I have witnessed this phenomenon more than once during both my corporate career and as a consultant. Team meetings are conducted without employee input. Even when prompted with “Does anyone have questions comments, employees are reluctant to speak up. The one sign that employees are either afraid of what may happen should they speak up […]

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