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Were they friendly and accommodating, or rude and possibly inconsiderate? Or inconsistent from experience to experience, demonstrating there are no expected standards, so it boils down to the luck of the draw. Perhaps you have formed an impression through conversations with gate or reservation agents.

What are all of the opportunities or points of contact for us as airline customers to form impressions of these two different organizations? Most of us have experienced flying with either WestJet or Air Canada. Regardless of how and where that contact is, do you believe it is memorable? Whether it be a telephone call, an email, a face-to-face conversation or a link to your website, would that customer, or potential customer, be impressed?Īn example to stimulate your ideas is to think about this concept about airlines. Take a moment to think about that and all the times a customer comes into contact with your organization. (Read this post next to find out if “the little things” really matter in customer service) Moments of truthįormer president and CEO of Scandinavian Airlines, Jan Carlzon, coined this critical moment of the customer service experience as a “moment of truth.” According to Carlzon, a moment of truth is created anytime a customer comes in contact with your organization, thereby forming an impression of it.

Create customer service consistency throughout departments.

Lower attrition, with both internal and external customers.

Develop customer relationships more quickly.

Improve customer loyalty and enhance lifetime value.

If that were always kept top of mind during every single customer touchpoint, businesses would: As the quote by Oscar Wilde goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”Īlthough it seems quite self-explanatory, many businesses do not ask themselves, “What is my customer’s first impression”? First Impressions in Customer Serviceįirst impressions (especially in customer service) are everything.

This impression can create ripple effects as they form opinions on whether or not to conduct current or future business with you and tell their service stories to others. Whether a customer walks through your front doors, phones in, or checks your company’s website enquiring about your products or services, their experience will form a lasting impression of your organization.