Customer service is a big part of the customer experience, and the call center is a critical focal point for direct interaction with customers. With all the changes in technology recently, I wanted to ask an industry expert his thoughts on the future of the call center in the customer experience space. In this episode of the Modern Customer Podcast, I had a conversation with an expert who has probably worked with more call centers over the past three decades than anyone else in the world. Brad Cleveland got his start in call centers decades ago and has watched this space grow and develop as a consultant, speaker, course instructor, and author of ten books, including his latest, Leading the Customer Experience.  Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future.

The Future of The Contact Center’s Role in Customer Experience

Go behind the scenes with customer experience leader Blake Morgan to explore the secrets of the world’s most customer-centric companies.
 
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Capital One's Strategy for Customer-Centric Success

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The Future of The Contact Center’s Role in Customer Experience

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