Tag Archive from: cx books

Strategy 13: Get the right gear

Get the right gear, strategy 13. But how to find and finally choose what you need from all that's on offer? Be prepared when you go out for advice, and know what your requirements are. Whether you go out for a backpack or a new CX journey mapping tool.

Have your checklist ready: what's important for you? And for your team? For your organization? More tips in this video!

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

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Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 12: Learn from others

You don't know what you don't know. Right?! That's what strategy 12 is about. It is time to learn from others. Make sure you get inspiration. Browse the internet, read books, listen to podcasts, etc. And more important: find people who can tell you stories on the HOW of customer experience management.

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 11: Planning some white space

Strategy 11, planning some white space, is the first chapter of cluster 3: 'Preparation is key'. It's hard to stick to your bigger goals and to stay creative, if your calendar is fully booked with meetings from early morning to late afternoon. You lack time for planning the future, for strategy and things that might just come along.

In this video you'll learn why you must have white space in your calendar.

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 10: Prepare for rainy days

Prepare for rainy days! Is that a strategy? Yes, number 10 to be exact. In CX we often outline the ideal situation. A great goal to work towards, butif things go wrong? How do you cope with setbacks?

Being prepared for worst case scenarios is your lifeline. In this video you will learn how to anticipate possible scenarios and rainy days.

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 9: Be practical

Be practical, that is what strategy 9 is about. Many leaders are perfectionists. I think it's holding many people back. Besides that, it slurps all your time and energy.

So, if this applies to you as well, then watch this video now. Better done than perfect, learn how to get things done.

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 8: Budgeting

How much does it cost to go on a pilgrimage? And what is the link with budgeting your CX projects as a CX leader? Budgeting might not be your favorite part of your role, but money is required to bring in results.

Watch this video about strategy 8: budgeting. And you'll find out it's less difficult than you think!

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 7: Mitigate risks

Many CX leaders find it difficult to get boardroom involvement and support. How to go about? In my time as a CX leader at KPN, I wish I had known what I know now, ten years later: what the C-suite and those that live in the boardroom hate, are risks...

So, mitigate them. That's what strategy number 7 is about!

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 6: Get buy-in

Strategy 6: Get buy-in. Who should you engage and get buy-in from, once you have a great idea or plan? And how do you make others just as enthusiastic and excited about your plan as you are?

By creating your personal buy-in strategy. You'll find the 'how to' in this video!

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 5: Where to start?

When it comes to customer experience, should you start by interviewing customers and sending out surveys? Or should you start by mapping customer journeys and then interview customers? Or..?

In this video you'll explore that many roads lead to Rome. But which road to take? Where to start? That's what strategy 5 is about. Check it out!

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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Strategy 4: Create doable chunks

Giant goals can stimulate you to go forward, but they can also freeze you. They excite and frighten you at the same time, because where to start? What should your first step be?

Let me show you how to do this. Watch this video about creating doable chunks. Yes, this is the 4th strategy!

I read aloud a chapter every week. Enjoy listening to my book. I do hope that I'll inspire you to spice up your journey as a business leader, a CX leader, or maybe even as a leader in your personal life. 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and you'll be notified if another chapter appears!

Would you rather read my book? You can find it online on Amazon or - in the Netherlands and Belgium - in any bookstore online.

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