Elevating Your NPS Score: A strategy for Sustainable Success in Customer Contact Centres.

As volatile as NPS can be, it (when applied and utilised in the right way) be solid gold in the value it can add when it comes to increasing customer loyalty, increases revenue and reducing costs. Over the years, I have been able to create and re-wire how we’ve delivered for our customers in so many ways ‘because’ of the feedback and urgency which NPS output and intel has given us. I’ve been at this for two decades and more. There’s gold in them thar surveys!

In the realm of customer service, excellence isn't a stroke of luck – it's a deliberate pursuit fuelled by a relentless dedication to the customer experience. Achieving a steadily improving NPS score isn't a mere aspiration; it's a strategic imperative that demands precision, foresight, and a deep understanding of customer needs.

From some of my own experience, here are five key activities to focus on to propel your NPS score to new heights, all while leveraging customer feedback as a catalyst for meaningful change. I hope this is (in some way) useful to you in your own NPS discovery.

1. Listen with Intent, Act with Purpose:

Every piece of customer feedback is a precious gem, offering invaluable insights into their preferences, pain points, and expectations. Sometimes the feedback (verbatim) is obvious and sometimes nuanced. Sometimes the answer is in the data, and this takes time to decipher in many cases. By listening attentively and acting decisively on their feedback, you demonstrate a genuine commitment to their satisfaction and earn their unwavering loyalty, particularly when the customer’s have followed up contacts explaining how their feedback was used and the difference it made. The ‘You’re a part of our team’ narrative to the customer can have a profound impact on their loyalty investment.

1. Anticipate Needs, Exceed Expectations: True excellence in customer service isn't reactive – it's proactive. By anticipating customer needs before they arise and consistently exceeding their expectations, you create memorable experiences that resonate long after the interaction ends. NPS can be powerfully important in allowing you to develop an approach and solutions which let you get there first.
2. Data-Driven Decision Making: Numbers don't lie, and neither does customer data. By harnessing the power of analytics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, you empower your team to make informed decisions that drive tangible results and continuous improvement. Your processes, marketing, customer contact, first contact resolution experiences… all can be impacted immensely by positioning your NPS channels and utilising its data in the right way. I always say that Data is our boss.
3. Empowerment Through Training and Development: Your frontline agents and back-office competency are the face of your brand, entrusted with the monumental task of delivering exceptional service with every interaction. Invest in their training and development, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in their roles and delight customers at every turn. Make sure they know the end-to-end NPS strategy and how to make it work. The more your people know, the more they will respect the process.
4. Cultivate a Culture of Customer-Centricity: Customer loyalty isn't a transactional exchange – it's a deeply rooted emotional connection forged through consistent, personalised interactions. Nurture a culture where every member of your team understands the pivotal role, they play in shaping the customer experience and is committed to going above and beyond to exceed expectations. Help your team ‘know’ how to authentically move away from transactional contacts with customers, to personalised, human connections… even during the tougher interactions. Every customer contact presents a moment of truth. A moment of opportunity.

The difference between a business which will thrive with outstanding customer experiences and solid loyalty, and a business which won’t, isn’t only down to how those businesses embrace NPS as a core strategy, but mark my words, being NPS savvy makes a ‘notable’ difference to your business getting there.

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