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It’s Time We Understand the Difference Between Cooperation and Compliance

Mike Donnelly | May 1, 2024

When it comes to giving orders, nobody particularly likes being the bearer of bad news or the "bad guy" elected as the...

How to Use AI to Design Processes Through the Eyes of the Customer

Mike Donnelly | March 19, 2024
Most leaders today don't need convincing about the power of artificial intelligence (AI). They can justify the investment—both...

The Case for a Human Holiday Season: Getting Back to Basics

Mike Donnelly | December 8, 2023
Every year around this time, the industry starts coming up with ways to make this season “the most profitable time of year.”

In...

To Create a Traditions-Based Fan Experience, You Must Get Emotional

Mike Donnelly | October 4, 2023
I think the reason I follow sports so closely is because I love the nostalgia that fandom is rooted in. Being a fan means...

Excellence Is a Habit

Mike Donnelly | July 21, 2023
Fair warning: This blog takes a bit of an existential turn. The POV? Today, I'm writing to you like I'm giving advice to one of...

The Power of Storytelling in Customer Service: Engage, Inspire, and Succeed

Mike Donnelly | June 21, 2023

In the dynamic world of business, customer service plays a vital role in building lasting relationships with customers.

One of...

Full-Circle Visitor Feedback Loops Help Refine the Customer Experience

Mike Donnelly | May 17, 2023

In an era where “experiences” are everything, destination venues are under pressure to become the outing of choice.

Keeping...

Everything Speaks: What Message Are You Sending Your Guests?

Mike Donnelly | April 11, 2023

Museums and galleries have a unique way of influencing the guest experience in that the engagement between the visitor and the...

Planning a Change? Prep Your Communication Strategy First

Mike Donnelly | March 8, 2023

What makes a visitor experience great?

If you polled your visitors and employees, their answers might include things like...

Cultural Property Protection and the Customer Experience: Can They Coexist?

Mike Donnelly | February 2, 2023

Recently, I attended the Smithsonian's National Conference on Cultural Property Protection.

The Smithsonian dedicates an...

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