It is important for me to admit at the start of this review that I have never been an advocate of Ryanair. Many have heard me state that I would rather swim than use the airline that has built a reputation over the years for putting the balance sheet a long way ahead of its customers [...]
Last night I stayed in a rather lovely hotel in Wimbledon. At £275 a night, you would expect the experience to be worthy of such a hefty price tag. The building, décor, facilities, public areas and bedrooms were all extremely well appointed - as you would imagine. So why am I telling you this? Having [...]
Virgin Trains - why would you recommend them to anyone when there is no other option? I am very fortunate to work with and alongside some exceptional Customer Experience Professionals. As a specialist in the profession myself, the ability to continually learn from my peers enables my own development. Whilst I love writing [...]
As consumers, we are asked our opinions on a regular basis. On any given day we could be asked if we are happy with the product or service we have received on multiple occasions. I have often wondered if the people enquiring about our happiness (or not) are actually interested in the response. I am [...]
Customer centric organisations tend to have a number of things in common. They typically have management teams who collectively believe in the importance of doing things with customers interests firmly in mind. They usually design their customer journey(s) to meet and exceed customer expectation. They often recognise that getting things wrong may happen, but that correcting them is [...]
If you live or have been in London for the last two days, it will not have escaped your notice that something unusual is happening. Two trade unions who represent some London Underground staff have sparked a 48 hour strike in response to their disagreement with London Underground management over planned ticket office closures and [...]
The state of Britain's High Streets is a subject I have blogged about in the past - here are three of my most recent posts: I'm not paying to park! Why the British High Street might be struggling (October 2012) - https://ijgolding.com/2012/10/18/im-not-paying-to-park-why-the-british-high-street-might-be-struggling/ Stop talking and act NOW!! Is it too late for our high streets? (March 2013) - [...]
It is the 15th August 2013. We are slap bang in the middle of holiday (vacation) season! Friends, family, colleagues and associates are travelling by train, planes, boats and buses to destinations near and far. Some will stay within easy reach of home, others will embark on exotic journeys half way around the world. I myself am [...]
As the UK basks in glorious sunshine, many of us have already got into the summer holiday spirit. With the school holidays here or about to commence, suntan lotion is being stocked up, new bikinis and swimming costumes being purchased, and plenty of reading material is being downloaded onto Kindles. Whilst it is impossible to [...]
