I'm delighted to share episode 3 with Conor Pendergrast of CustomerSuccess.cx! In this episode, Conor shares how as the Senior Leader of Customer Success at Expensify, he handled the customer backlash after some contentious executive decisions. We talk about:
- The Turning Point: How Conor identified the need for an escalation process and brought senior leadership into the fold.
- Automation in Action: How keyword flags streamlined the transfer of heated conversations to leadership.
- Psychological Safety First: Why protecting frontline agents from abusive interactions is essential for team well-being.
- Manual Escalation Done Right: When and how support agents should escalate challenging conversations.
- Leadership Accountability: The surprising benefits of having senior leaders engage directly with customers.
- Practical Tips: How you can implement a similar escalation process, whether you’re using Help Scout, Zendesk, or Intercom.
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