Maxie Schmidt is a Forrester VP and Principal Analyst known for her expertise in customer experience measurement. She discusses the latest survey findings on voice-of-customer practices, revealing optimism in CX maturity for 2024 despite existing challenges. Maxie highlights the critical gaps in current measurement practices, advocating for real-time data over traditional methods. She emphasizes the necessity of embedding metrics into business strategies and the importance of linking data to specific business outcomes to drive strategic influence.

The podcast discusses the challenges of scaling CX measurement programs across diverse business units and countries. It highlights the importance of unified metrics for effective CX measurement while emphasizing the need for local adaptations. Case studies illustrate the strategies for implementing consistent measurement programs in multinational organizations and the evolution of central teams in global transformations.

Maxie Schmidt and Joana de Quintanilha, both VPs and Principal Analysts at Forrester, delve into the importance of prioritizing customer journeys. They discuss practical steps for CX leaders to identify impactful journeys, the inputs needed for effective prioritization, and common pitfalls to avoid. The conversation highlights how to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for journey prioritization, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and incremental approaches. Their insights aim to help organizations enhance customer experience by aligning journey efforts with strategic goals.