Episode 7: Culture trumps everything

In this episode of 'The Joy of CX', David Cox discusses the pivotal role of internal culture in the journey towards full customer centricity.

The episode emphasizes the importance of aligning internal culture with the desired customer experience to achieve authenticity and lasting success.

David covers the often-overlooked connection between employee experience and customer experience, arguing for a unified vision where internal values and behaviors mirror the company’s external promises.

He highlights the need for deliberate culture creation, involving a bottom-up approach to define the 'people promises' and identifying gaps between current and ideal cultural practices.

David also outlines strategies for leadership behavior, management practices, and organizational structure as key levers for effective culture change.

The goal is to create a cohesive, inspiring environment where employees understand and align with the company’s purpose, resulting in a resilient and unbeatable customer-centric business.