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Practical wisdom from real support leaders. Discover how they build high-performing teams, create exceptional customer experiences, and redefine service excellence across a changing industry.
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• Alec Moloney

Beyond Chat: Designing AI That Meets Customers Where They Are

Explore how AI can enhance customer experiences beyond chat interfaces, focusing on meeting customer needs and integrating AI as a supportive co-pilot in workflows to improve efficiency and satisfaction.
AIExperience
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• Alec Moloney

The Incident No One Declared

Explore a gripping account of managing a major incident, detailing the challenges faced, lessons learned, and strategies implemented to ensure better responses in the future. Ideal for leaders in incident management and operational excellence.
Incident Management
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• Alec Moloney

Onboarding with Intent: Frontline Roles

Effective onboarding is crucial for new hires, enabling them to perform optimally within weeks. This article explores key strategies for creating a successful onboarding process focused on planning, trust, and connection to enhance team performance.
LeadershipOnboarding
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• Alec Moloney

Rethinking Leadership for the Age of Emotional Fluency

Why today’s best leaders aren’t just strategic - they’re emotionally fluent. Learn how empathy and authenticity drive stronger teams, better outcomes, and more human organisations.
Leadership
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• Charlotte Ward

Choosing Tools Wisely

Learn how to choose the right tools for your organization by defining your goals, mapping your philosophy to features, and identifying stakeholders for effective decision-making in customer service.
ToolingInnovation
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• Charlotte Ward

Empathy in Support

Explore the importance of empathy in customer support, its types, and how to cultivate it for effective service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and building trust.
Empathy
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• Charlotte Ward

Simply the "Best"

Charlotte Ward explores the impact of email sign-offs, particularly the use of "Best," on customer experience, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful communication in fostering positive relationships and memorable interactions.
ExperienceQualityCommunication

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