Artikelen door Nienke Bloem

Strategy 16: Check if you are on track

Strategy 16: Check if you are on track. While walking my pilgrimage I experienced it is key to keep an eye if I was on the right path. Sometimes I got lost and no, that is not what you want as a pilgrim, because those are many extra kilometers to walk. The same goes for […]

Stategy 15: Out of office

You must be clear: when you are out of office, you are away. Don’t take your laptop to the beach, to answer mails and other stuff, while you could be reading a book, swimming or playing with your kids. Out of office is out of office, remember that. I’ll explain this important strategy for your […]

Strategy 14: Travel light

Travel light is a great strategy, not just for walking a pilgrimage but just as much for life, and for your CX leadership. I know from experience that the less you carry, the easier the journey is. The same goes for leadership: don’t get too many monkeys on your shoulder. Especially not other people’s monkeys… […]

Strategy 13: Get the right gear

Get the right gear, strategy 13. But how to find and finally choose what you need from all that’s on offer? Be prepared when you go out for advice, and know what your requirements are. Whether you go out for a backpack or a new CX journey mapping tool. Have your checklist ready: what’s important […]

Strategy 12: Learn from others

You don’t know what you don’t know. Right?! That’s what strategy 12 is about. It is time to learn from others. Make sure you get inspiration. Browse the internet, read books, listen to podcasts, etc. And more important: find people who can tell you stories on the HOW of customer experience management. I read aloud […]

Strategy 11: Planning some white space

Strategy 11, planning some white space, is the first chapter of cluster 3: ‘Preparation is key’. It’s hard to stick to your bigger goals and to stay creative, if your calendar is fully booked with meetings from early morning to late afternoon. You lack time for planning the future, for strategy and things that might […]

Strategy 10: Prepare for rainy days

Prepare for rainy days! Is that a strategy? Yes, number 10 to be exact. In CX we often outline the ideal situation. A great goal to work towards, butif things go wrong? How do you cope with setbacks? Being prepared for worst case scenarios is your lifeline. In this video you will learn how to […]

The Role of CX Leadership in Today’s World – with Ian Golding

In this episode of the CX Leadership Talks Podcast, Nienke Bloem interviews Ian Golding, one of the worlds famous CX Specialists and fellow CCXP. Together they discuss a wide range of topics like customer experience management and how to spice it up. Exploring customer experience and the topic of your leadership authority. If you are interested […]

Strategy 9: Be practical

Be practical, that is what strategy 9 is about. Many leaders are perfectionists. I think it’s holding many people back. Besides that, it slurps all your time and energy. So, if this applies to you as well, then watch this video now. Better done than perfect, learn how to get things done. I read aloud […]

De rode loper

We gaan even terug in de tijd. Ik denk dat het ergens in 1999 was. Ik werkte bij AMEV als inspecteur Leven en ik sloot mijn hypotheek over. Want als werknemer kreeg ik een mooie korting op de hypotheekrente en dat voordeeltje pakte ik graag mee. Een paar jaar laten ging ik verbouwen en ook […]