– Written by Jack Lechich for the Center for Services Leadership (Jack is from Stockton, California) Despite the number of wildfires decreasing from their peak in 1980, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue stated in September 2017 that the U.S. was spending more than $2 billion to combat fires. According to the U.S. Department of …
– Written by Natalie Both for the Center for Services Leadership In a competitive market, there are many different barriers companies may face. What has been found to be the most problematic however, is changing customer demands. The age of mass production has passed, and now more than ever, consumers expect “personalized, immediate service at affordable …
– Written by Jack Lechich for the Center for Services Leadership It has become fairly common for researchers to investigate the concept of value co-creation (VCC) in the business-to-business (B2B) context. However, the plot twist known as value co-destruction (VCD) has now been thrown into the fray. One study, recently published in the Journal of Service …
– Written by Natalie Both for the Center for Services Leadership Memorable experiences can have a lasting impact on our perceptions of the brands and companies with which we associate them. A complimentary pint of Guinness served at the highest point in Dublin, with 360-degree panoramic views of the city, is an unforgettable ending to a …
– Written by Jack Lechich for the Center for Services Leadership Shortly after arriving at ASU, I met one of my most quirkiest and hilarious friends who also happens to be Sparky. Obviously I cannot divulge the identity of our favorite Sun Devil, but I will let you know one thing about him: when he’s …
