by Tony Johnson | Oct 7, 2017 | Business Performance, Customer Experience, Performance Management
Well trained team members give the very best Guest service. Too often when you have a sub-par service you can likely look across the counter and deduce that the person serving you is new or under-trained – or both. Businesses have been slow to embrace that...by Tony Johnson | May 21, 2017 | Business Performance, Customer Experience
Businesses love the busy seasons. For many this is represented by November and December – but often many organizations find that they have a real uptick during the summer months as well. When you think about amusement parks, zoos, home improvement, and the...by Tony Johnson | Apr 29, 2017 | Leadership
When everything starts with trust, it’s amazing what you can accomplish. When Associates trust their leaders, it drives more productive work environments which are more likely to put Guests at the center of everything. It also leads to less turnover,...by Tony Johnson | Sep 3, 2016 | Customer Experience, Leadership
Everyone goes out to eat, right? It is the tradition of first dates, mother’s day, birthdays, and anniversaries alike – and that means there is more baggage than meets the eye when it comes to serving restaurant Guests. I really believe that if...by Tony Johnson | Feb 6, 2016 | Customer Experience
Training is absolutely the key to it all. When you receive an amazing experience and quality service, you have training to thank. Sure process and a great product are key, but there is no substitute for training. The price of training is high – but...