Mastering the Customer Journey: Strategies for Leveraging CEC Channels, Analytics, and Technology with Kacey Tolua, Senior Director of CEC Technology, Channels, and Self-Service at Marriott International [Contact Center]
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Key Takeaways:
- Effectively leveraging CEC channels is essential for creating a powerful omnichannel strategy and enhancing the entire customer journey.
- Analytics plays a crucial role in driving decision-making and optimizing customer experience initiatives.
- Understanding customer intent is vital for prioritizing the customer experience and aligning business strategies with customer needs and expectations.
- Businesses should continuously adapt their strategies to evolving customer behaviors and preferences by leveraging technology and utilizing tools for learning.
- Translating customer insights into actionable improvements is key to refining offerings and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Prioritizing and supporting frontline employees is essential as they serve as the face of the brand and have direct interactions with customers.
- Technological advancements and analytics can significantly improve understanding and meeting customer expectations, as demonstrated by success stories at Marriott International.
- Marriott's unique approach of achieving 0% containment and working backward with technology brings benefits to the customer experience.
- Kacey Tolua's induction into the CCW Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition, highlighting her contributions to the customer experience industry
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