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The key goal of lifecycle management is to maximize the customer's lifespan with the bank, integrate them into everyday banking services, and increase product penetration, which will enable solving the customer's problems in the long term. In this article, we will discuss the details and practical examples that banks can use in their customer lifecycle management.
The key goal of lifecycle management is to maximize the customer's lifespan with the bank, integrate them into everyday banking services, and increase product penetration, which will enable solving the customer's problems in the long term. In this article, we will discuss the details and practical examples that banks can use in their customer lifecycle management.
In this article, we will analyze a new category of processes designed to cultivate customer relationships. These processes seamlessly integrate into sales and service operations, forming a unified approach that facilitates smooth transitions between products throughout the length of the customer's interaction with the bank.
In this article, we will analyze a new category of processes designed to cultivate customer relationships. These processes seamlessly integrate into sales and service operations, forming a unified approach that facilitates smooth transitions between products throughout the length of the customer's interaction with the bank.
In this paper, written in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Michael Ruckman explains why customer-centric business models can and must survive periods of crisis.
In this paper, written in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Michael Ruckman explains why customer-centric business models can and must survive periods of crisis.
Why did 47% of CRM implementations in the US fail? Michael Ruckman explains why implementing CRM technology without adopting a customer-centric approach is like putting the cart before the horse.
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Banks have long struggled to adequately match customer expectations. So how can banks give customers what they really want? Michael Ruckman explains how to build and maintain real relationships.
Banks have long struggled to adequately match customer expectations. So how can banks give customers what they really want? Michael Ruckman explains how to build and maintain real relationships.
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Michael Ruckman is the founder and President of Senteo. He is also a senior advisor at Efma. He discusses the...
How can banks and other companies generate emotional interest from customers? Find the answer to this question and more in this excellent introduction to the Senteo Methodology.
How can banks go beyond products and services? Joseph Pine explains the progression of economic value and why experiences represent a distinct economic offering.
How can banks go beyond products and services? Joseph Pine explains the progression of economic value and why experiences represent a distinct economic offering.
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