Why CX matters
We ran this masterclass in London and in Kuwait. See what the attendees say about it
Learn how your business can attract the right customers, generate organic word-of-mouth, and set it on a sustainable growth course by mapping out a smart Customer Experience (CX).
This is 100% practical for the GCC market
So why does Customer Experience matter?
first reason
because experiences influence the attitudes that drive behaviours that deliver results
second reason
because research shows any modest improvement in the customer experience can result in an additional compound revenue increase between 14-38% (see examples in the chart below)
source: TG Q1 2012 consumer benchmark survey
Important. What will happen if you do not improve your customer experience?
Some organisations fall into the trap of thinking that not learning about Customer Experience can be avoided to save — Why spend hundreds of KD on this topic? We’re doing fine. In consequence, the services are not strategically clearly defined, employees and customers are not receiving delightful and beneficial experiences, achieving goals and targets gets harder and harder, and more importantly, customers stop to see the value and fit in giving you their business and they start looking elsewhere. Eventually, it becomes extremely hectic for everyone involved costing a lot more than the masterclass investment. Gloomy view? Sure. Critical and accurate? You bet.
Benefits
Top 7 gains from improving your CX that you will learn in this masterclass
Increase word of mouth
Reduce cost of sale
Attract the right customers
Have less focus on price
Measure critical progress
Reduce employees turnover
Become an employer of choice
Topics
Here's what attendees will learn during the two days of this masterclass
1.
The real goal of building great Customer Experience (CX)
(not retention; not loyalty)
2.
Misconceptions and myth busting
3.
What is the clearest definition of CX?
4.
What is the cost of poor CX to your business in numbers?
5.
How can CX help you increase profit and cut cost?
6.
CX mapping group exercises
7.
What can you learn from visiting existing businesses and how to analyse their CX?
8.
How can you measure impact, success and ROI?
9.
What are the most common mistakes and pitfalls?
10.
How can you start the CX conversation and implementation internally within your business?
11.
CX Elements and levels
12.
Significant obstacles to organisations’ CX efforts
13.
CX mapping group exercise
(a visit to preselected café with an assignment brief)
14.
Great CX examples
15.
CX exercise (Part II): Innovating the business side based on the findings
16.
Customer journey and CX
17.
Employees Experience (EX) and CX
18.
Better ways to understand customers
19.
Q&A, reflections, and analysis
20.
Business innovation case study
Important
Contrary to the misconception, CX mapping is not about CRM software, pampering your customers and showering them with freebies and discounts, or going digital. knightscapital and the organisers do not have a platform for you to buy or a loyalty programme to subscribe to. This masterclass is designed purely to help companies learn how to truly differentiate themselves and grow their profit using lean mindsets and approaches.
What to expect
A hands on, rich, unforgettable, and 100% practical learning experience, guaranteed.
Learn by doing (no theoretical nonsense)
Peer collaborations (working together)
Q&A, tools and group exercises
Certificate of completion
Networking opportunities with other attendees
Safe space to learn, question, and reflect
Lots of food, drinks and snacks all day —
well, it's up to you. You're bringing your own :)
Many breaks throughout the day to manage work
On Day 1: CX in context, principles, frameworks, exercise and task
On Day 2: Journeys, exercises and examples
On Day 3: Research methods, exercises, reflections
On Day 4: Prototyping, tools, innovation types, exercises
On Day 5: Metrics, tools, exercises, case studies, reflections
* Each day is scheduled for four hours including two short breaks
Who should attend
Directors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, strategy teams, marketing teams, customer service teams, and anyone interested in learning how to make their B2C business grow through focusing on customers
4 strong reasons why CEOs and C level directors should attend
1.
CX is not the sole responsibility of Marketing to plan. It is a company-wide mindset and way of work; it is a shared responsibility that starts from the top.
2.
Even if one department takes the lead in execution, the C level executives need to have a shared understanding of the ‘why’.
3.
The C level will find it difficult to participate in any internal programmes if they do not understand and lead the process.
4.
We are living in the age of Experience Economy (B. J. Pine II and J. H, Gilmore). If you do not understand what it is, you can not build it, improve it, manage it or compete.
Facilitator
This masterclass is led by innovation expert Loaay Ahmed (MDes, FRSA). He is a director, academic, and has over 27 years of practical experience in international markets
Loaay Ahmed teaches approaches to business innovation to postgraduates at Ravensbourne University in London. He holds a master’s degree in Service Design Innovation (MDes).
Loaay’s empirical research on B2B Service Design has led him to develop a framework that enhances the B2B innovation process. Loaay is a strategic business therapist and founder of knightscapital in Kuwait and The Outsider's Perspective in London.
He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) in London
To know more about Loaay, click here.
Register
Limited seats
Limited to 20 seats only
Fees
KD349 (£999, SAR4,249) per person
Early Bird KD279 (£799, SAR3,399) per person. See terms below.
Dates and Time
21 - 25 May 2023 (SOLD OUT)
10 AM - 2 PM (Kuwait/KSA)
Early Bird rate is valid until 30/4/2023
19 - 23 November 2023
11 AM - 3 PM (Kuwait/KSA)
Early Bird rate is valid until 31/10/2023
12 - 16 May 2024
10 AM - 2 PM (Kuwait/KSA)
Early Bird rate is valid until 30/4/2024
Location
Online, live from London, UK
Registration for this event is managed by
Meran Training and Consulting, Kuwait
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Bespoke masterclass design
100% made with you and for you
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