This is the third in a 5-post series, How to Deliver World-Class Customer Experiences – Leading the Starbucks Way, as we continue through the business concepts in my book Leading the Starbucks Way: 5 Principles to Connect with Your Customers, Your Products, and Your People.
In the context of my principle, Reach for Common Ground, I highlight two competing perspectives held by cultural anthropologists - universalism and cultural relativism. While the words are daunting, the concepts are straightforward. Universalism suggests that the underlying similarities of all people are greater than cultural differences. By contrast, cultural relativism asserts that cultural differences have the most profound effect on people making it difficult for “outsiders” to fully understand a relevant context of behavior. While anthropologists may argue about universalism or cultural relativism, most business owners and leaders are not interested in winning a debate. Instead, we need to scale our business to maximize commonalities while making local adjustments to ensure market acceptance.
How do you determine if you should vary your offering or drive consistency across locations?
Utilizing Neuromarketing to Enhance Customer Experiences: A Look into Martin Lindstrom’s Buyology
Why You Must Overcome Continuous Partial Attention & How to Do It!
The Art of Storytelling: A Powerful Catalyst in Customer Engagement
Beyond Good Intentions - Keys to Executing for Customers
Unearthing Timeless Customer Experience Wisdom - Lessons from P.T. Barnum
Cornerstones of Effective Customer Service: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management
Branded Customer Experience: How to Stretch Your Business Without Losing Consumer Trust
Why All Business is Personal: Keys to Humanizing Business Success
Boost Business Success: Measuring & Rewarding Customer Engagement is a Game Changer
Unforgettable Experiences: Poignant Lessons on Authentic Care
How to Gain Competitive Advantage through Brazen Customer Experience: 4 Tips from Starbucks
Service Recovery: How to Apologize and Build Strong Customer Relationships
Remember and Amaze: Colossal and Affirming Lessons from a Starbucks Barista
4 Key Strategies for Business Success: Adopt Product, Service, Customer, or Adaptive Approaches
The Power of Gratitude: 4 Ways to Transcend Words and Build Customer Loyalty
Customer Experience Excellence - How to Leverage Human Intelligence to Enhance AI
VUCA and YOU - How to Lead in Ambiguous Times
VUCA and YOU - How to Lead in Complex Times
VUCA and YOU - How to Lead in Uncertain Times
What is VUCA & How do YOU Thrive in Volatile Times?
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