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The Biggest Leadership Shift Required in 2026
Date Published March 04, 2026 - Last Updated March 04, 2026
For years, we’ve talked about “transformational leadership” like it’s something you layer on top of existing management habits. In 2026, that thinking will finally break. The leadership styles that carried organizations through... Read More
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How to make process improvement fun (yes, fun!)
Date Published March 04, 2026 - Last Updated March 04, 2026
Why does process improvement matter? Process improvement isn’t a buzzword; it’s a business imperative. Organizations face rising customer expectations, rapid technological advancements and intense competitive pressures. What worked yesterday may not work... Read More
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Part 2: Building Elasticity Without Losing Control
Date Published March 03, 2026 - Last Updated March 03, 2026
In Part 1, we focused on the underlying challenges many contact centers face today: managing volatility and introducing real flexibility into workforce models. Volatile demand is unpredictable by nature, making it one... Read More
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Keep Your Fire While You Light the Way
Date Published March 02, 2026 - Last Updated March 02, 2026
We have all heard the oxygen mask rule: secure your own mask before helping others. I have never had to use one on a flight, but the principle shows up every day... Read More
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AI Training & Consulting: A Show vs Tell Approach
Date Published February 24, 2026 - Last Updated February 24, 2026
From AI Strategy to Capability A quick scan of executive job boards and recent AI headlines tells you something important. Companies are no longer experimenting with AI on the side. They are... Read More
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Why Most Real-Time Teams Fail (And How to Fix It)
Date Published February 23, 2026 - Last Updated February 24, 2026
Most real-time teams don’t struggle because they lack skill. They struggle because the environment around them makes it hard to win. Forecasting and scheduling are carefully designed and planned. Execution; however, is... Read More
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Relax, Process Improvement doesn’t have to be so dramatic
Date Published February 23, 2026 - Last Updated February 23, 2026
Process improvement can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? What should you tackle first? The reassuring truth is this: It doesn’t have to be complicated. Let me share a recent example. Like... Read More
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ICMI Thought Leaders Hall of Fame Spotlight: Stacy Sherman
Date Published February 23, 2026 - Last Updated February 25, 2026
Stacy Sherman, a 2026 inductee into ICMI's Thought Leader Hall of Fame, exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, passion, and authenticity. As a trailblazer in customer experience and contact center... Read More
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The Case for Gig-Style Contact Center Employees
Date Published February 20, 2026 - Last Updated February 20, 2026
The contact center industry has become increasingly fascinated with the idea of “gig” work. You may have even had vendors try to pitch themselves as the “Uber of contact centers.” The appeal... Read More
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The Secret to Workforce Alignment
Date Published February 18, 2026 - Last Updated February 18, 2026
Why do teams looking at the same operation see completely different things? A medieval parable explains it better than most modern management frameworks. The story goes like this. Three stonecutters are asked... Read More
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