Discovering CX Transformation

Top 5 COO Benefits & Behaviors for Succesful CX Transformation | EPS #55

Zanna van der Aa

In this episode, Dr. Zanna van der Aa & Miranda Nijenhuis dive into the often-overlooked role of the Chief Operating Officer in driving real customer experience transformation. 

Discover why CX fails without operations on board, the 5 key benefits for COOs, and the specific behaviors that separate execution from theory. 

If you’re serious about embedding CX into the DNA of your organization, this is the episode your COO needs to hear.

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(00:00) Why the COO is critical for CX transformation

(02:31) The COO’s unique vantage point: from operations to experience

(04:12) The 5 biggest CX benefits for COOs

(06:47) From cost control to value creation

(08:56) Driver analysis: prioritizing with hard data

(11:22) Journey teams as the bridge between silos

(13:36) Designing the right behaviors: the COO’s role

(16:05) Why system thinking is human-centric thinking

(18:23) Common COO blind spots in CX

(21:10) Final call: If you're a COO, this is your playbook


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