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Episodes tagged “Steve Walker”

A real-world SPRINT

A real-world SPRINT

Released: August 7, 2018 • Episode #31

In the third episode of the Change Management series, Steve welcomes back consultant Jack Walker and first-time guest Britt Kennedy, a director of customer intelligence from Sysco, to describe how the SPRINT process was applied to create a new solution within their CX program.

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SPRINTing to a solution

SPRINTing to a solution

Released: July 31, 2018 • Episode #30

"Death by meeting” is a popular term, and it’s not uncommon to see businesses attempt to conceive and launch new solutions or products over a period of weeks - or months! But in the customer experience realm, speed is critical. Steve welcomes consultant Jack Walker to explain how the SPRINT process used in software companies can take the time needed to develop new CX programs from months down to days.

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You need to drive action!

You need to drive action!

Released: July 24, 2018 • Episode #29

CX experts are often on the front-lines of instituting changes to better the customer experience, but it’s not an easy task. Steve welcomes back Walker expert Noah Grayson to begin a three-episode series on change management and how to effectively drive action in your company.

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Don’t let your brand make false promises

Don’t let your brand make false promises

Released: July 17, 2018 • Episode #28

Does your brand make a promise to your customers? Then you need to make certain your CX program can deliver on that promise! Steve welcomes back Jennifer Batley, a vice president and certified customer experience professional at Walker, for a discussion on how to make certain your brand aligns with your customer experience.

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So you have a journey map… what now?

So you have a journey map… what now?

Released: July 10, 2018 • Episode #27

Customer journey maps are an excellent resource for companies to refine their CX initiatives, but companies often leave them on the shelf to collect dust. In the third of our series on avoiding the detours that can prevent your journey maps from going the distance, Steve welcomes back CX expert Allison Grayson, a vice president at Walker, to discuss how companies can activate their journey map, taking full advantage of their value.

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Don’t drive past your customers!

Don’t drive past your customers!

Released: July 3, 2018 • Episode #26

Companies are always looking to save time and money by taking shortcuts, but don't be tempted to detour around your customers' feedback or you might find your journey map is not accurate to your customer experience. Steve discusses how to avoid this detour with Krista Roseberry, a vice president at Walker, and Tracy DeCarlo, director of performance management, client and member services at ELAP Services.

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Steer clear of the process map

Steer clear of the process map

Released: June 26, 2018 • Episode #25

Journey mapping is a powerful tool in the CX leader's arsenal, but there are some "detours" you should avoid. In the first of a three-part series, Steve discusses how to avoid the process map detour with guests Melissa Meier from Walker, and Sheila March from Ascension Ministry Service Center.

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The Right Tool for the Right Job

The Right Tool for the Right Job

Released: June 19, 2018 • Episode #24

In the third episode of our series on Building Your Listening Architecture, Steve welcomes Dr. Kyle Groff, a senior principal for global CX strategy at Qualtrics to discuss the tools and strategies in gathering customer insights.

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#Frankensurvey

#Frankensurvey

Released: June 12, 2018 • Episode #23

How's your customer listening "house"? Do you have that one survey that always gets added to and has now become this monstrosity of your CX listening strategy? Steve welcomes Dr. Troy Powell to the podcast to discuss the dangers of not effectively planning your listening architecture and how you can avoid relying on the "Frankensurvey" to gather valuable customer insights.

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Requirements, Planning, and Execution

Requirements, Planning, and Execution

Released: June 5, 2018 • Episode #22

Allison Grayson, a certified customer experience professional and vice president at Walker, joins Steve to talk about the importance of an effective listening architecture and how careful planning will benefit your CX program.

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