TO BE A SMART CITY IN EVERY WAY AND EVERYTHING WE DO Our Customer Service Journey
Jul 16, 2015
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*Disclaimer
“Been there, done that”
“Team support; Sue kick-started it”
“OMG”
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Margaret, Customer Service Representative
Our Customer Service Journey
@ The Start
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Our place
4th largest city, 145,000 residents
around 850 full-time staff
Customer Relationships Group: Customer Services, i-SITE, Democracy,
Mayoral Office, Communication
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2011 review
centralise customer services
front of house refurbishment
technology investment (CRM, KBase, SRM)
enhance online services
develop a strategy & action plan
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2012 snapshot
decentralised customer services
separate counters, five floors
40 phone lines, 24/7 TeleOps
CAPEX with no operating budget
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Our Customer Service Journey
@ Taking action
Michelle, Service Centre Team Leader
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Welcome to Customer
Services
Gary Stephenson, Customer Services Manager
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Our Customer Service Strategy:
“ Provide exceptional customer service ”
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Gary, Customer Services Manager
[ ENGAGE ]We connect with our
customers and developan authentic relationship
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Gary, Customer Services Manager
[ ENGAGE ]Survey customer experiences
Lead voice of the customerComplaints & compliments
Lead online engagementCustomer segmentation
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[ GROW ]We develop our people
to ensure they are knowledgeable, friendly
& passionate aboutdelivering exceptional
customer service
Chris, Organisational Engagement Advisor
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[ GROW ]Refresh Customer PromiseCustomer Service training
Launch new inductionReward & recognition
Chris, Organisational Engagement Advisor
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[ SIMPLIFY ]We design services and processes that make it
easy to do business with us
Jude, Democracy Manager
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[ SIMPLIFY ]Customer contact centreGrow channels of choice
Process improvementDevelop customer careService transformation
Jude, Democracy Manager
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ENGAGE
We connect with our customers and develop an authentic
relationship
A comprehensive view of our customers is achieved
We understand our customers’ experience and their perception of council services
Customer requirements are incorporated into service design and reviews
Customers are kept informed and can engage with us on their preferred channel of choice
GROW
We develop our people to ensure they are
knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about delivering
exceptional customer service.
A customer centric culture that puts customer needs first is evident
Exceptional customer service is recognised and rewarded
Exceptional service performance by our people is demonstrated and monitored
Our people are professional and expert (skilled) in the services we provide
SIMPLIFY
We design services and processes that make it easy to
do business with us
Services are designed with the customer in mind
Council services are accessed through multiple channels
Online services are developed as the preferred delivery channel
One point of contact is optimised – one phone and email contact
Customer needs are met at the first contact point
Key services are documented, regularly reviewed, and improved
Services are measured and benchmarked against the best
Customer Service Strategy 2013-2016“Provide exceptional customer service”
ACTION PLANS
CUSTOMERPROMISE
QUALITIES
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The new look
Retail banking look, neutral colours
Refreshed, consistent branding
New bright coloured uniform
Clear site rule: desks, brochures, no posters, etc
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Achievements
High engagement during transition
24/7 Contact Centre created
Negotiated operational budget
Increased organisational pride
Positive public feedback
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Now underway
Service Request Management
Review of opening hours
Social media under the Promise
Building our training programme
‘Our Front Door’ visitor hosting
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Our Customer Service Journey
@ The future
Rob, Customer Service Representative
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Measuring the Promise
Measure experience, not satisfaction
Ask externally and internally
Multiple channels, 24/7, real-time
Benchmark & set KPIs
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Customer PromiseCustomer service is.... XXXXXXX
Customer service is.... XXDid we show
genuine interest in you & your query?
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Customer PromiseCustomer service is.... XXXXXXX
Customer service is.... XXHow easy was it
to be put in touch with the person to assist you?
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Customer PromiseCustomer service is.... XXXXXXX
Customer service is.... XX
Did you feel fully informed about the progress of your request?
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Service transformation
Take action on data & feedback
Launch transformation programme
Be agile & drive innovation
Focus on internal & external improvements
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Supporting the community to understand & successfully meet their legal obligations
TO:
Being an enforcer of regulation and rules
FROM:
Service transformationService transformation
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Premium service offerings for customers who want to pay more for convenience
TO:
Standardised timeframes for all customers
FROM:
Service transformation
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Customer-centred design “what works for the customer and us”
TO:
Internally designed service improvements “what works for us”
FROM:
Service transformation
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Our Customer Service Journey
@ End of part one
Jenny, Customer Service Representative
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Lessons learned
Stay positive & over-communicate
People before paper, always
Start on the inside first
Maintain high level buy-in
Have fun, it’s part of the journey!
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ThanksAny questions?
Jason Dawson, GM Customer Relationships