Most executives think they have to choose:
High quality or low cost
After running customer service operations for years, I’ve learned that the cost/quality tradeoff is a myth.
You can have both. Here’s how:
Give customers a choice in how they contact you.
Because quality isn’t about how much you spend. It’s about matching the experience to the customer.
And everyone is different.
Some want to call and talk to a person.
Some are comfortable chatting with AI.
Some prefer self-service.
When you offer multiple channels, two things happen:
1. Customers self-select into the option that gives them the best experience
2. Your cost per interaction drops because distribution skews lower cost
Same team size. Lower call volume. Better satisfaction scores.
I’m Mark Danielson, and I help healthcare leaders reduce support costs while improving patient satisfaction.
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