From the course: Customer Service Strategy (2018)
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Build the right skills, knowledge, and leaders
From the course: Customer Service Strategy (2018)
Build the right skills, knowledge, and leaders
- The first two steps in developing an effective customer service strategy are to establish a shared vision and shape a supporting customer access strategy. You can then move into the next steps, which I refer to as the big three, people, processes, and technology. I've found in many cases those working on strategy will either under or overestimate the level of effort required by the people step. Some will assume, "Well, we just need to hire "the right people and the rest will follow." Others get overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of what's required. Recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, and organizational structure, to name just a few. Find the middle ground here. Remember that you're developing a customer service strategy that will move you in the right direction, not detailed operational plans. There are five major areas to consider. One is workforce, hiring and development. Hiring the right people gives you a huge headstart in supporting your customer service vision. For…
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Introduction to the strategic planning process2m 31s
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Establish a shared vision3m 14s
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Shape the customer access strategy3m 27s
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Build the right skills, knowledge, and leaders3m 14s
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Implement operational plans and processes3m 9s
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Establish enabling technologies3m 29s
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Make the required investments2m 52s
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Harness innovation2m 57s
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