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John Ragsdale is a distinguished researcher and the vice president of technology ecosystems for TSIA. His area of expertise is in assisting enterprise technology firms with the selection and value realization of tools and platforms, with a constant focus on the customer experience. John works closely with TSIA’s partner ecosystem, identifying leading and emerging technology vendors whose products help solve the key business challenges faced by TSIA members. John earned the title of TSIA Distinguished Researcher when he reached over ten years in a research role at TSIA, having authored over 250 research articles, answered 3,000+ member inquiries, and developed frameworks and survey methodologies that helped members address complex business challenges.
Prior to joining TSIA, John spent over six years at Forrester Research as vice president and research director. During his career, he has held product management and marketing positions at various service and support technology vendors, including Clarify, Answer Systems, Platinum Technologies, and Nortel Networks. He has been involved in customer service throughout his career, including over 10 years managing both the internal and external customer support organizations for a global retailer.
In 2012, John released his first book, Lessons Unlearned, which chronicles his 25-year career inside the customer service industry. Filled with best and worst practices, insider gossip, and sometimes-shocking real-world stories, Lessons Unlearned helps support managers, company executives, and even customers improve service interactions.
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