The D.R.E.A.M. Event

What your peers said about Frost & Sullivan's Customer Contact Executive MindXchange, April 2014



Your Peers Agree: The Best Event in the Market

71% of surveyed participants would attend a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange if they could only attend one external event per year.

71%

Case Study: Suddenlink Communications

Introduction

This case study of Suddenlink Communications is based on a May 2014 survey of Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Several processes such as the customer mapping and moments of magic were takeaways that will mold interaction and solutions. The networking, technological updates and takeaways make this a week that can change a year for our customer’s experience. It is wonderful to meet others with similar challenges and share best-practices to create positive change.”

Challenges

  • Finds that traditional trade show and conferences are plagued by the following participant challenges:
    • Presentations that produce too few action items and takeaways because they are too theoretical
    • Lack of community amongst event participants

Use Case

  • Rated the networking at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as excellent.
  • Has attended the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange 4 times.

Results

  • Reported that the unique interactive structure of a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange leads to the following benefits:
    • Access to best practices
    • Increased networking & relationship building
    • A forum which allows me to get real solutions to my business challenges
    • More value overall
  • Generated 5-10 real business and personal relationships at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Rated the content they received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as 5 out of 5.
  • Would choose to attend the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange if they could only go to one external event a year.
  • Would very strongly recommend the Frost & Sullivan MindXchange to their peers.

Case Study: United Site Services, Inc.

Introduction

This case study of United Site Services, Inc. is based on a April 2014 survey of Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“I was able to pick-up some best practices from many of the sessions I have attended and in some cases have already put them in place in my business today.”

“The overall experience gained in the various sessions was invaluable to me, offering a chance to network with my peers and to see some of the latest Contact Center technology available.”

Challenges

  • Finds that traditional trade show and conferences are plagued by the following participant challenges:
    • Presentations that produce too few action items and takeaways because they are too theoretical
    • Limited networking, dull activities and difficult relationships to develop due to the transient audience
    • Aggressive sales tactics by sponsoring & exhibiting companies

Use Case

  • Rated the networking at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as excellent.
  • Has attended the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange for the first time.

Results

  • Reported that the unique interactive structure of a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange leads to the following benefits:
    • Access to best practices
    • Increased networking & relationship building
    • A forum which allows me to get real solutions to my business challenges
    • More value overall
  • Generated 10-20 real business and personal relationships at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Rated the content they received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as 5 out of 5.
  • Would choose to attend the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange if they could only go to one external event a year.
  • Would very strongly recommend the Frost & Sullivan MindXchange to their peers.

Case Study: Kennametal Inc.

Introduction

This case study of Kennametal Inc. is based on a April 2014 survey of Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Allows us to implement the virtual workforce project we have been working on. The Executive MindXchange allowed me to connect at the right level to obtain the best practice information and examples needed to support my organization.”

“The interaction and networking opportunities were perfect. The event allowed me to make some great contacts that will now be come regular colleagues for life. The keynotes were outstanding.”

Challenges

  • Finds that traditional trade show and conferences are plagued by the following participant challenges:
    • Content that is a one-way push from the podium with little interaction or Q&A
    • Presentations that produce too few action items and takeaways because they are too theoretical
    • Limited networking, dull activities and difficult relationships to develop due to the transient audience

Use Case

  • Rated the networking at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as the best they’ve seen.
  • Has attended the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange 2 times.

Results

  • Reported that the unique interactive structure of a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange leads to the following benefits:
    • Access to best practices
    • Increased networking & relationship building
    • A forum which allows me to get real solutions to my business challenges
  • Generated over 20 real business and personal relationships at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Rated the content they received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as 5 out of 5.
  • Would choose to attend the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange if they could only go to one external event a year.
  • Would very strongly recommend the Frost & Sullivan MindXchange to their peers.

Customer Contact East Is The Event To Network And Share Best Practices With Industry Leaders And Your Peers

The unique interactive structure of a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange leads to:

Access to best practices
68%
Increased networking & relationship building
86%
A forum which allows me to get real solutions to my business challenges
48%
More value overall
50%

The Event to Attend In The Industry and Network With The Best In Class

How many real business and personal relationships were you able to generate at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange?

Over 20: 5%
10-20: 25%
5-10: 42%
Under 5: 27%

Executive Training Recommended By Your Executive Peers

91% of surveyed executives recommend the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange to their peers.

91%