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#839: Medallia’s Courtney Shealy on moving contact centers from cost center to strategic asset
Today, we’re going to talk about transforming the contact center from a reactive, cost-focused operational hub into a proactive, strategic engine for growth. We’ll explore how to unlock the wealth of insights from customer interactions to drive innovation, create more empathetic experiences, and deliver tangible value across the entire enterprise. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome, Courtney Shealy, SVP, Global Presales at Medallia.
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