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Finding the Balance Between Product and Functional Expertise; with Colin Flanigan

Unlock the secrets of superior product support with Charlotte Ward and special guest Colin Flanigan, Director of Customer Experience at Sage, in a conversation that promises to elevate your understanding of customer experience leadership. If you've ever pondered the perfect balance of product and role knowledge for leaders, our discussion serves as a treasure map to the middle ground where understanding meets practical leadership. We confront the challenges head-on as we scale the heights of team expansion, navigate the technical complexities, and traverse the industry specificities. With sage insights, Colin and I dissect the evolution of responsibilities and the bedrock of product know-how that supports teams from scrappy startups to towering corporate entities.

Embark on a journey through the crucial first 90 days of a customer's path, where the art of crafting and refining journey maps becomes a compass for navigating potential pitfalls and streamlining experiences. Learn from our strategies how to weave the frontline team's invaluable narratives into these maps, crafting a tapestry that captures the true spirit of customer interactions. As we wade through the shared waters of employee and customer experiences, we reveal how an in-depth understanding can act as a catalyst for organizational growth. By uniting customer-centric insights with a broad business perspective, leaders can cast ripples across diverse business segments, charting a course for professional development and operational excellence. Join us for this enlightening exploration and discover how to steer your team toward uncharted waters of success.

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