What does blockchain offer the customer experience?

In terms of managing, sharing and accessing information and data via the Internet, blockchain delivers trust, transparency, as well as greater speed and efficiency. Famous for the rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoing and Ripple, many predict that blockchain will have a more dramatic impact on the customer experience and revolutionise the way business is …

Why are Australian business leaders so ill prepared for digital transformation?

The leadership of most Australian business and government organisations lack the competencies to lead their organisations through digital transformation, according to Mark Toomey Executive Chair at Australia’s Digital Leadership Institute. This lack of skills may greatly affect the future competitiveness of the Australian economy. Digital transformation is touted as one of the most important issues that businesses need …

Reshaping the customer experience with Augmented Reality (AR)

The emergence of AR (Augmented reality) promises to revolutionise the customer experience by offering immersive experiences for both consumers and employees. Many do question, however, what is the actual potential of this technology? And how can organisations implement it into their operations and for what purposes? Juniper Research predicts Augmented Reality (AR) will grow tenfold …

The challenge of creating a ‘Customer first’ culture

Almost all organisations say that their customers come first. In reality, most business processes and organisational structures are built around the management and operational needs of the organisation. Building a “customer first” culture is one of the top CX challenges facing organisations today. Yet many flounder when trying to make the necessary changes. When it …

Let’s get digital – before it’s too late

The call to “Go digital” has been echoing in boardrooms across the globe. It’s a herald of momentous and ground shaking change with potentially far-reaching consequences. Disruption and innovation caused by the adoption of digital technologies has propelled some companies to meteoric success while contributing to the demise of others Organisations have always relied on …

Most companies fail to connect “Voice of the Customer” with real business goals

To compete on customer experience organisations need to understand the type of experiences they are currently creating. To gain greater understanding of how customers view the experiences companies provide, Voice of the Customer (VoC) programs have become increasingly popular. Yet few organisations are able to use the insights gleaned to drive improvements. How many truly …

How Service NSW led the way to customer-centric government

Mark Atterby talks to Steve Griffin the architect behind Service NSW, by far the largest and most successful digital transformation / CX project in government. Steve explains how Service NSW overcame the challenges to create a one-stop-shop for government services. In March 2011 the O’Farrell Government was elected in NSW with a key election commitment …

Using customer data to drive actionable Insights – Part I

The insights gleaned from analysing customer data feeds the design process for creating better customer experiences. Most organisations realise the importance of these insights to improve customer loyalty, reduce costs and generate sales. Yet the challenge remains – how do brands turn the vast amounts of customer data they collect into actionable insights? Different departments …