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#831: CSG’s Megan Lukitsch on radical simplicity in CX
Today, we’re going to talk about a counterintuitive but powerful idea: that the future of customer experience is not about creating more elaborate experiences, but about radically simplifying them to the point where they become forgettable—in a good way. We’ll explore how focusing on effortless outcomes and leveraging AI to enable simplicity can become a measurable growth strategy. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome, Megan Lukitsch, Vice President of Global Sales, CX at CSG.
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