CMSWire: Technical Debt Is a CX Issue. Here’s Why That Matters

CMSWire: Technical Debt Is a CX Issue. Here’s Why That Matters

Jul 19, 2025

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. More than half of companies admit legacy systems are causing churn. The solution starts with your tech stack.

CustomerThink: Using customer journey orchestration to create memorable moments

CustomerThink: Using customer journey orchestration to create memorable moments

Jul 12, 2025

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CustomerThink. Simply offering a high-quality product or service is no longer enough to set your business apart from the rest. In fact, according to Salesforce, almost 90% of customers value the experience of buying and using a product or service as…

CMSWire: The CX Premium: What Customers Really Value (and When They’ll Pay for It)

CMSWire: The CX Premium: What Customers Really Value (and When They’ll Pay for It)

Jun 22, 2025

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. Airlines, apps and investment firms see the biggest CX returns. Now it’s time to align your strategy with what customers really want.

Priority is Strategy, Part 2

Priority is Strategy, Part 2

Jun 20, 2025

In order to effectively prioritize and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of business, organizations must understand the significance of differential adaptability. This capability allows them to identify and allocate resources based on the relative importance and urgency of threats and opportunities they face.

CustomerThink: Building a Culture of Agility in CX and Marketing

CustomerThink: Building a Culture of Agility in CX and Marketing

Jun 18, 2025

This article was written for CustomerThink by Greg Kihlström. Agility has become a cornerstone for success in the enterprise and a culture of agility within marketing and customer experience teams can significantly enhance an organization’s ability to adapt to market changes, meet customer needs more effectively, and foster continuous…

Compliance by Design in a Highly Regulated Environment

Compliance by Design in a Highly Regulated Environment

Jun 12, 2025

Compliance by design is a concept that focuses on incorporating compliance measures into the design and development of systems and processes from the very beginning. In the context of healthcare organizations, compliance by design refers to building privacy and data protection into the core of their operations, rather than…

CMSWire: Customer Satisfaction Strategies: Taking Action on Priorities

CMSWire: Customer Satisfaction Strategies: Taking Action on Priorities

Jun 6, 2025

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. It’s a new year. Time to reconsider our priorities, set better goals and achieve more. Perhaps your priorities are similar to last year, but you want to make more progress toward your customer satisfaction strategies. Or perhaps it’s time to…

CustomerThink: Harnessing the Power of Natural Language Interfaces for Improved Customer Experience

CustomerThink: Harnessing the Power of Natural Language Interfaces for Improved Customer Experience

May 27, 2025

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CustomerThink. As a consultant and advisor to enterprise brands, I have seen firsthand the transformative potential of natural language interfaces (NLIs) such as conversational AI and chatbots on the customer experience.

CMSWire: Implementing Customer Journey Orchestration With an Agile Approach

CMSWire: Implementing Customer Journey Orchestration With an Agile Approach

May 26, 2025

This article was written for CMSWire by Greg Kihlström. With competitive pressures mounting and customer expectations continually rising, organizations are under constant pressure to provide personalized and seamless experiences to their customers across various touchpoints.

Priority is Strategy, Part 1

Priority is Strategy, Part 1

Apr 26, 2025

The concept of a priority mindset in organizational culture revolves around a collective belief and approach that hones in on strategic importance, rather than getting caught up in trivial tasks or distractions. This powerful mindset empowers individuals to prioritize their work and resources based on the greater purpose and…