“Customer experience is very much a people thing, not a technology thing.”
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Summary
Are you up for creating a CX culture that not only delights your customers but also champions your agents' mental well-being?
Gain insights from Annette Franz as she shares nuggets of wisdom on:
- Common misconceptions about customer experience
- Metrics that signal CX success
- Supporting the mental health of contact center agents
- Company culture being the shadow of the leader
- Using data to design customer experience
Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of modern CX.
Episode Highlights
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Great Minds Read Alike
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