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Redefining Customer Success with Salesforce and TSIA

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December 8, 2023

Overview

Challenges

This episode highlights the inconsistency of metrics used by Customer Success organizations, the declining relevance of Net Promoter Scores, and the need to focus on value realization through better telemetry and customer insights.

Summary

The podcast explores the evolving landscape of customer success organizations, particularly how they measure their effectiveness amid increased scrutiny from executives on ROI. Industry leaders share insights into the inconsistency of current metrics and emphasize the need for more meaningful assessments that truly reflect customer success rather than internal performance. The conversation highlights the shift toward data-driven approaches and the necessity of aligning metrics with customer outcomes.

Key takeaways

Metrics Inconsistency:

Many customer success organizations still lack standardized metrics, leading to varying interpretations of success.

Focus on Value Realization:

Organizations must prioritize measuring customer value and outcomes over traditional metrics like NPS, which may not accurately reflect their success.

Adoption and Engagement:

Successful measurement should include tracking high adoption rates and customer engagement, as these elements are crucial to retention and expansion.

Harnessing Telemetry and Data:

Companies have access to vast amounts of data that can provide insights into customer behavior; leveraging this data effectively is essential for driving success.

Core Score Development:

A new framework is emerging to better evaluate customer success through direct feedback and relevant metrics that reflect true customer outcomes.

Podcast speakers

Thomas Lah

Executive Director and Executive VP, TSIA

Stephen Fulkerson

VP, Customer Success Research, TSIA

Jim Roth

President, Customer Success, Salesforce

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