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Do CX Professionals Need New Leadership Skills Now? Four Longtime Execs Weigh In.
By Stephanie Thum, CCXP There are two big things that we know to be true about the world of customer experience right now. First, things...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Jan 18, 20215 min read


3 Ways to Avoid Operational Meltdowns with Your Virtual Team
This blog post is sponsored by Mitel. Rob Sher knows how to strike at the heart of almost every entrepreneur I have ever known. In his...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Jan 13, 20214 min read


Power Up: Expert Tips to Supercharge Your CX in 2021
Show of hands, who’s ready for a CX recharge in 2021? The good news is, when you're setting priorities for your business in 2021, there are more options than ever for kicking things up a notch. What are some of those options? I asked some of my colleagues around the world, “What is the one tool, tip, or technology that customer experience leaders should take with them into 2021?” Here's what they said. Digital still reigns supreme for customer experience in 2021 “With the ris

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Dec 22, 20204 min read


2021 CX Retail Trends: How to Defy the Dizzying Decline of Brick-and-Mortar
News headlines like these are enough to send a shot to the heart of Gen-X mallrats: Microsoft is permanently closing its retail stores...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Dec 15, 20204 min read


About that Call for a Federal Chief Customer Officer…
There’s no shortage of special interest groups in the U.S. that want to get the attention of the Biden-Harris administration right now....

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Dec 11, 20203 min read


5 Leadership Communication Tips for a Digitally Mediated Working World
This blog post is sponsored by Mitel. My colleague, Lauren, hosted a virtual happy hour for her company’s customer experience operations...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Dec 10, 20204 min read


Customers Suck Sometimes, They Hate Your Brand, and Employees Get Burned Out: New Academic Reads
You probably had your suspicions about this, right? Turns out you were spot on. Customers do suck sometimes. They can hate your brand....

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Nov 29, 20202 min read


Privacy-Centric Vs. Personalized Customer Experiences: The New Balancing Act for CX
There are two big conversations happening about customer experience right now. There’s one conversation about data privacy being most...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Nov 18, 20204 min read


Conquering Paper, Red Tape, and Resistance to Change on the Way to IT Modernization
This blog post is sponsored by Pegasystems. Can we talk about red tape for just a minute? Because government is well-known for adding it...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Oct 28, 20203 min read


CX lessons: 5 pep talks for navigating resistance to change
Great customer experiences don’t just happen. They’re deliberately designed. But even the smartest, most business-savvy deliberate...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Oct 22, 20202 min read


Improving CX In the U.S. Government: What Role Do the Watchdogs Play?
One of my most admired old bosses, a government agency leader, had a saying. “’Sometime next week’ is not a deadline! Be specific! What...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Oct 12, 20202 min read


How to Build Customer Trust: 4 CX Leaders Share - Guest Post by Jeannie Walters, CCXP
By Jeannie Walters, CCXP Trust is a core factor in facing the future of CX. There are known challenges and many, many unknowns in the months ahead. Customers are figuring out the “next normal” and what that means to their daily experiences. Businesses are looking to stay ahead of the challenges by creating better customer journeys and reassuring customers they’ll deliver what they need and how they need it. Trust is a core factor in facing the future of CX. Are customer exper
Jeannie Walters, CCXP
Oct 2, 20207 min read


5 Academic Articles For Your Customer Experience Professional Development Reading List
Blogs, books, and podcasts are great for staying sharp on the latest trends in customer experience (CX). But academic literature on...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Sep 23, 20203 min read


Celebrating CX Successes With Experienced Women CX Leaders - Guest Post by Karyn Furstman, CCXP
Today's post is written by my friend and colleague, Karyn Furstman, CCXP. By Karyn Furstman, CCXP I asked my CX colleagues and...

Karyn Furstman, CCXP
Sep 14, 20203 min read


3 Conversations Customer Experience Pros Aren't Having But Should Be
CX is a mindset. Don't just bolt it on to your business. Bake it in. Most credentialed customer experience (CX) professionals know the...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Aug 21, 20203 min read


How Auckland Council Scored a Win for Government Customer Experience
Here’s the thing about customer experience wins in government: They’re rare. And when they do happen, they’re usually not as sexy as...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Aug 3, 20204 min read


Inspectors With Influence: How Watchdogs Sway Customer Experience Mindsets in the U.S. Government
If you've ever had to wait in line to pay longer than you spent actually shopping in a store, then you know there are few, if any...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Jul 28, 20203 min read


Can CX Practices Help Solve the Maze of Complicated Procurement Ecosystems?
Suppliers play a vital role in creating experiences for citizens and customers of U.S. federal government agencies. Yet, the government...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Jul 21, 20203 min read


Want to improve customer experience? Start with content!
This article originally appeared on The Future of Customer Engagement and Experience. Communication is fundamental to customer...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Jul 18, 20203 min read


B2B Influencer Marketing: They Can Own Your Brand Better Than You
If you’re someone who bristles when they hear the term “influencer marketing” and the thought of collaborating with an influencer in your...

Stephanie Thum, Ph.D., CCXP
Jul 13, 20204 min read
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