A Complaint Is a Gift: Recovering Customer Loyalty When Things Go Wrong by Janelle Barlow and Claus Moller is an insightful book that challenges the traditional view of customer complaints and presents a new perspective on how organisations can leverage complaints to build customer loyalty. The authors argue that complaints should be seen as valuable feedback and opportunities for improvement rather than as negative incidents to be avoided or ignored.
"How to Wow" by Adrian Swinscoe is a customer service and experience guide that provides practical insights and strategies for businesses to create remarkable customer experiences effortlessly. The author, drawing on his extensive experience in customer service, outlines 68 actionable ways to enhance the customer journey and leave a lasting positive impression.
The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty by Matthew Dixon, Nick Toman, and Rick DeLisi is a book based on extensive research on customer service interactions, revealing the key factors that drive customer loyalty. The authors argue that providing low-effort experiences is critical for creating loyal customers. They provide practical strategies and tactics for creating a seamless and effortless customer experience.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler is a book about how to have productive and effective conversations when the stakes are high, emotions are strong, and opinions differ. The book provides readers with tools and techniques for handling challenging conversations in both personal and professional settings.
"The Customer Service Revolution: Overthrow Conventional Business, Inspire Employees, and Change the World" is a book written by John R. DiJulius III, a leading expert on customer service and the founder of The DiJulius Group, a consulting firm that helps businesses improve their customer experience. In the book, DiJulius provides a step-by-step guide to creating a customer-centric business and revolutionising the way companies approach customer service.
"5 Star Service: How to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service" by Michael Heppell is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles and strategies behind providing outstanding customer service. Heppell's book goes beyond the basics, aiming to empower individuals and organisations to elevate their customer service practices to a level that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations.