It would be very difficult to find a company owner or an employee who’s thrilled with the idea of helping a new marketing or customer experience hire to settle...
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Foster a customer-centric culture through mindset over financial investment.
Lead by example from top management to establish a customer-first approach.
Promote transparency to empower employees and address root causes of...
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Employees are valuable assets, but accessing relevant marketing information can be challenging.
Complex marketing operations in larger companies make it difficult for marketers to comprehend the entire strategy.
Without a...
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Remote work has become increasingly common in the marketing industry, offering access to a broader talent pool.
However, remote work can lead to communication challenges, particularly regarding keeping remote...
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Use coffee chats to introduce CJM in a relatable manner.
Employ storytelling to frame CJM as an exciting adventure.
Compare CJM to a classic road trip movie to emphasize teamwork.
Highlight...
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Customer journey map (CJM) creation involves multiple departments beyond marketing.
Sales, marketing, and customer service departments play crucial roles in developing the CJM.
Marketing initiates the process by outlining the...
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Communicate clearly, avoiding corporate jargon and buzzwords to ensure messages are concise and relatable.
Bring solutions to problems rather than just highlighting issues, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
Respect the...
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Utilize the "Talking Stick" or "Rubber Chicken Rule" for orderly discussions.
Implement a buddy system to facilitate collaboration between teams.
Establish designated communication channels for seamless information sharing.
Promote empathy and...
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Employees offer diverse insights into operations, aiding marketing and customer experience enhancements.
Customer-facing and product/service teams grasp customer needs and product perspectives.
Uncertainty about alignment with marketing strategy may deter...
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A departing CMO takes away valuable knowledge of marketing operations, leaving a knowledge gap within the company.
This knowledge includes understanding how marketing activities align, their goals, dependencies, and...
