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A Lesson in Service Culture From an Airport Bathroom
Date Published March 11, 2026 - Last Updated March 11, 2026
On a recent trip home from a business meeting in Washington, I had a connecting flight through Atlanta. Like most travelers, I stopped to use the restroom between flights, expecting nothing more... Read More
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4 Ways to Improve Your Strategy in 2026
Date Published March 10, 2026 - Last Updated March 10, 2026
I was inspired by the grit and power of the world’s best athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. While solo performances were easy to admire, the strongest display came... Read More
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Why Reliability is Becoming More Valuable Than Capacity
Date Published March 06, 2026 - Last Updated March 06, 2026
Most contact centers focus on wages, licenses or headcount. The more important conversation is happening one layer deeper. It is about reliability. For years, leaders planned around volume. How many calls would... Read More
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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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