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Cross-Functional Collaboration - Using Journey Maps to Break Down Silos
You may have noticed how departmental silos can limit progress and stifle innovation within your organization. By utilizing journey maps, you can encourage cross-functional collaboration, bringing together diverse teams to enhance communication and alignment. In this blog post, I will guide you through the benefits of journey mapping, enabling you to break free from isolation and create a shared vision that drives your organization’s collective success.

Michael Brandt
Jul 30
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The NPS Paradox: Why I'm Not Addicted, But Not Quitting Either
I am not an uncritical fan of NPS. But I am also not part of the consulting chorus declaring its imminent death and replacing it with proprietary, unproven alternatives. What I am is pragmatic, and in this article, I’d like to unpack what that really means.

Michael Brandt
Jul 24
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The Hidden Power of Face-to-Face Interviews in B2B: Deeper Insights Without Massive Effort
Face-to-face interviews remain one of the most powerful tools in B2B customer understanding. While surveys tell you what is happening, in-person conversations reveal why. With as few as 5 to 10 carefully conducted interviews per segment, you can uncover up to 80% of your clients’ critical pain points, without enormous resources. Investing in these human connections not only delivers richer insights but also strengthens trust and transforms business relationships into lasting

Michael Brandt
Jul 12
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Beyond the Numbers: Transforming Data into Powerful Stories and Actions
It's important to understand how you can transform raw data into actionable insights. In this article, you'll discover how actively listening to data can shift your perspective, enabling you to extract meaningful patterns that drive informed decision-making.

Michael Brandt
Jul 7
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The Metric Trap: Why Your Obsession with NPS, CSAT, or CES is Missing the Point.
We waste too much breath in customer experience circles debating the "perfect" metric. Is it NPS? CSAT? CES? Which one holds the real key to the customer's heart? Which deserves the throne in your strategy deck? Here's the uncomfortable truth: It doesn't matter. That's right. The number itself, Â whether it's a 47 NPS, a 6.8 CSAT, or a 2.3 CES, Â isn't the engine of customer-centric transformation. It's merely the dashboard light.

Michael Brandt
Jun 28
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Designing the Right VoC Architecture for Your Organisation
Architecture plays a vital role in establishing an effective Voice of Customer (VoC) framework within your organisation. By designing the right architecture, you can seamlessly capture valuable insights from customer interactions, allowing you to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Michael Brandt
Jun 19
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Securing Senior Management Buy-In for Your VoC Strategy
With an effective Voice of the Customer (VoC) program, securing buy-in from senior management is vital for success. You need to present a compelling case that highlights not only the benefits of understanding customer experiences but also how their support can streamline implementation and foster organizational alignment.

Michael Brandt
Jun 8
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Turning Voice into Value: How to Build a Strategic VoC Programme
The first in a multi-part series designed to help organisations understand, implement, and evolve effective Voice of the Customer (VoC) programmes.

Michael Brandt
Jun 2
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Why customer surveys are dying a death…
Can AI and data analytics really replace first-hand customer feedback?

Michael Brandt
Jul 20, 2023
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The NPS Dilemma: Is It Time to Quit the Addiction?
Introduction: In the world of business metrics, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) has long been a popular choice for measuring customer...

Michael Brandt
Jun 16, 2023
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The Irreplaceable Value of Face-to-Face Customer Interviews in B2B: Why AI Falls Short
The reasons why AI falls short in this specific context, highlighting why face-to-face customer interactions remain essential

Michael Brandt
Jun 2, 2023
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Never mind the CX score, focus on the actions
When evaluating customer satisfaction scores, don't fixate on the number. Become obsessed with fixing the issues!

Michael Brandt
Aug 7, 2022
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So, you want to know what your customers think? (4) – Who will be involved in the process?
There needs to be absolute clarity as to who is responsible for doing what, and do it they must!

Michael Brandt
Jun 20, 2020
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So, you want to know what your customers think? (3) - What information are you looking to obtain?
In the first blog, I mentioned 4 questions that you should address before starting your VoC program. 1) Is your C-suite or senior...

Michael Brandt
May 7, 2020
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So, you want to know what your customers think? (2) - Convincing Senior Management and Stakeholders
In the last blog I mentioned 4 questions that you should address before starting your VoC program; 1) Is your C-suite or senior...

Michael Brandt
May 1, 2020
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So, you want to know what customers think? (1) - How to set up a VoC Program
An important component of a customer experience strategy is Voice of the Customer. Voice of the Customer (VoC) describes your customer’s...

Michael Brandt
May 1, 2020
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Closing the loop with consistency:The 5 As
Not everyone is good at closing the loop with customers, particularly with customers that may have raised negative issues in their...

Michael Brandt
Apr 28, 2020
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