Creating customer experiences that engage the conscious consumer

Becoming a ‘for purpose’ or purpose-led business can elevate your brand above your competitors in the mind of the conscious consumer.  But not all conscious consumers are the same. Some consumers may be totally committed activists for the cause, while others are sympathetic and would prefer to do the right thing, but their purchasing decisions are …

Why trust should be your NUMBER ONE CX priority for 2023

Amidst continued economic concerns combined with some recent very high-profile privacy and data breaches, Australian consumers have grown increasingly suspicious of businesses’ and governments’ ability to remain ethical and protect consumers from technology risks. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer found just over half of Australians trust the government to do the right thing, down 9 …

Why financial institutions need to focus on personalisation, innovation and trust.

Banks and other financial institutions that focus on personalisation, innovation and trust, are more capable of meeting the ever-increasing expectations of their customers. According to recent research by FT Longitude and supported by Genesys: The Challenge of Customer-Centric Banking, banks and financial services that deliver highly personalised and quality experiences are more successful at acquiring …

Why all levels of government need to improve the citizen experience

Providing citizens with fast and efficient access to information and government services is seen as a priority for most federal and state departments as well as local governments across Australia. But most public sector organisations and government institutions, due to their size and complexity, face enormous challenges in improving the citizen experience. Australians now expect …

Unleashing purposeful work. Interview with Tom Scantlebury.

Mark Atterby interviews Tom Scantlebury, CEO and Founder of Sky Blue, about the importance of connecting with customers as humans and exceeding their expectations. Mark Atterby (MA): Can you please provide a background to your career and why you founded Blue Sky? Tom Scantlebury (TM): My background was actually originally in hotels. I was in hotel …

Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Interview with Rik Johnson from Curious Thing.

Mark Atterby interviews Rik Johnson, Head of Solutions at Curious Thing, about the importance of challenging assumptions when it comes to designing customer experiences and conversational AI. Mark Atterby (MA): Please explain your current position and provide a background to your career? Rik Johnson (RJ): I have the best job in the world! As Head …

Staying human in a world obsessed with technology. Interview with Jasmine Gray from Aircall

In a career spanning 25 years, Jasmine Gray, Customer Success Team Manager APAC at cloud based telephony company Aircall, has applied her formula for customer success and experience to a wide variety of roles across multiple organisations. Mark Atterby talks to Jasmine Gray, about her career and what she has learnt about helping customers succeed. …

Let’s create change and make a difference, together. Interview with CX and change management leader Jane Tyzack.

Being able to connect and work with other people is critical to successful customer experience and change management. Jane Tyzack, founding Director of Change Playbook, has built her long and successful career on her ability to collaborate and work with other people. Mark Atterby recently interviewed Jane about her approach to managing large-scale CX and …

From good to great CX: is your organisation a digital ‘have’ or ‘have not’

Delivering a great customer experience is hard. There are so many factors that go into creating a great customer experience including strategy, culture, processes, technology and organisational structure. Customer expectations are constantly rising – and what’s seen as exceptional service today, may not be the exceptional service of tomorrow. Businesses need to keep innovating and improving their service, …

Leaders need to stay close to their people & customers. Interview with CX executive Jodie Fielding

Many CX leaders and executives have diverse backgrounds that encompass a variety of job roles across multiple industries. Such leaders have a deep understanding of how CX impacts or connects with all areas of the business. Mark Atterby, CXFocus Editor, speaks to one such CX leader, Jodie Fielding who is currently Chief Delivery Officer at …