Due to the recent virus preventing travel, there is an increased need to create a more compelling online experience for Customer Advisory Board members. We got thinking about the different ways you can engage CAB members digitally. Here are some…
During this unprecedented and uncertain time of coronavirus, many upcoming CAB in-person meetings have been cancelled—or postponed to the fall. Instead of waiting till the fall, a viable alternative is to host the meeting online.To get the most out of…
Due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, preventing travel, it is impossible to host in-person advisory board meetings (hopefully that will change soon). As a result we are seeing an uptick in the number of online CAB meetings, as companies switch…
Designing and running a world-class Client Advisory Council requires continuous activity throughout the year. Our members report that their top 6 challenges are: Getting the right members: Recruiting the right executives from the customer base is no easy task. Have…
In order to properly prepare for a first Customer Advisory Board, you should allow no less than 3-4 months. The following activities will need to be executed prior to launching your Board: Kickoff: This is where items such as CAB strategy,…
Creating a solid and balanced agenda designed to provide the key strategic insights you need will be crucial to the success of your CAB. Below are just some of the areas of your business that can be explored in your…
There are several things to remember before deciding to launch a Customer Advisory Board: A CAB is not a one-off, check-the-box kind of event. It is an ongoing initiative executed for the purpose of driving future strategies for the business…
The benefits of a well-orchestrated Customer Advisory Board are too numerous to count, but here are a few of the key advantages: Gain a keen understanding of market conditions Enhance rapport with key customers Drive loyalty – your best customers…
Answers to the following questions can be achieved by a well-directed, well-planned and well-executed Customer Advisory Board: Is our company moving in the right direction and is our value proposition one that is in alignment with the needs of our…
Business is personal. Now more than ever it’s imperative to build deeper relationships with your best customers. It’s well known that your top 20% of clients typically generate 80% of your revenue. Engaging key decision makers in these accounts through…