Month: October 2013

Strategy, Architecture & Problem-Solving

Applying Lean Startup in the Public Sector

Yesterday, I presented at #Leanconf 2013 in Manchester. It was the first Lean Conference covering Lean Startup in Europe. There was a great energy to the 2-day event with a variety of planned and unplanned talks plus lots of opportunity to network without the usual tradeshow conference feeling of being stalked by sales managers. I…
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Lean Service Improvement Book

Forthcoming Book on Improving Your Own Service

Some of you may already know, I’m in the process of writing a book on improving your own service. I’m aiming the book at the people who work the process themselves, e.g.: nurses social workers claims adjusters HR/OD staff office managers office administrators hotel staff and their managers and change agents/analysts As you can see,…
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What's the emotional content of your customer journey maps?

What’s the Emotional Content of Your Customer Journey Maps?

I’ve previously discussed the inclusion of a dormant state and a return loop when reflecting on the fact that the Customer Journey Never Ends. You can include a further extension of the customer journey maps by showing proximity or emotional state. Focus on the Emotional State Typical customer journey maps (or diagrams) depict activities and…
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Signs by I Am Fry under by-nd 2.0

The Customer Journey Never Ends

I’m reminded of the phrase “a dog is for life, not just for Christmas”. Similarly, as soon as an organisation starts a relationship with a customer, they’re stuck with that relationship. Many organisations design customer journeys but think from their own perspective rather than that of the customer. That’s a mistake but one that can…
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