Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Delivering the Brand Promise Through Employees

Strong brands are built on the actions of employees over time. Yet many compelling ad campaigns are undercut and corporate brands are tarnished when a customer encounters a surly employee or is trapped in the voice-mail maze of “customer service.”

Leading companies fully understand the value of continually engaging employees as their “brand ambassadors.” They can spot the points where employees’ behavior has the most impact on perceptions of the brand, and they can identify the organizational barriers that prevent employees from fully supporting the brand. Most importantly, they have developed processes that enable employees to “deliver the brand” effectively and consistently.

This article describes effective approaches for aligning employee behavior in the service of brands.

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http://www.mmc.com/knowledgecenter/viewpoint/archive/lebard2006.php

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