Software Adoption is a Matter of Habit

Six tips to increase user adoption by capitalizing on human nature In the SaaS industry, customer retention rates depend heavily on the extent to which customers engage with their product, especially during the early stages. The more they use it, … Continued

Customer Loyalty Problem Solving

A three-level model helps focus improvement efforts.  Customer retention is critical for companies with business models that rely on recurring revenue. The “leaky bucket” that is customer defection robs  companies of precious revenue and profit. In cloud computing, cutting customer churn … Continued

Tech Check: Apptegic

Boston-based start-up Apptegic formally launched its new offering at TechCrunch Disrupt NYC conference last month, officially joining the fray in the emerging customer engagement measurement market.  Given the very high cost of customer churn on revenue and profitability, tools such … Continued

CSM Performance Management Done Wrong

Managers often perceive differences in how individuals perform sales and customer service, implementing management practices that make things worse. Faced with the challenge to improve results, many establish numbers-based, “pay-for-performance” systems to reward good employees and punish bad ones. Motivating … Continued