What It Means
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Making It Work With Remote Work
Remote work is the new norm for information workers due to the coronavirus outbreak. Analyst Andrew Hewitt joins this episode of What It Means to discuss the pillars that make up a successful remote working strategy: tech, culture, structure,
To Design Great Experiences, Start With Research
Experiences that attract and retain customers start with customer-centric research. In this episode of What It Means, Senior Analyst Kelly Price explains how to conduct user research effectively amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Role Of Enterprise Speed In An Adaptive Enterprise
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing organizations to adapt and change. In this episode, Vice President and Principal Analyst James Staten describes how enterprise speed informs an organization’s ability to be adaptive.
The Reemergence Of B2B Marketplaces
“The rise of the B2B marketplace” might read like a headline from the early 2000s, but it’s perhaps more relevant now than ever. In this episode of What It Means, Vice President and Research Director Allen Bonde discusses the latest trends driving rene...
Data Literacy: The Secret To Customer Obsession
The key to becoming customer-obsessed is turning data into insights. In this episode, Principal Analyst Jennifer Belissent provides guidance on how to make your enterprise more data-literate.
As Gender Constructs Shift, So Does Brand Messaging
Fixed gender constructs have begun to erode. As perceptions evolve, so do the ways that brands market to consumers. In this week’s podcast episode, VP and Principal Analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee discusses how some leading companies have already shifted t...
Tracking The Business Impact Of COVID-19
In this special episode of What It Means, three Forrester analysts review the business impact of COVID-19 and provide guidance on activating a response plan.
Building A Compelling CX Business Case
A persuasive customer experience (CX) business case delivers on the two Ms: measurable and meaningful. The case’s aims should be measurable (focused on metrics such as retention rate), but it also needs to meaningfully tap into the personal goals of in...
Rebooting The Sales-Marketing Relationship
The sales-marketing divide of old lives on at many companies. Overcoming it is critical to giving today's savvy buyers the seamless experience that they expect. On this week’s What It Means, Phil Harrell, vice president and group director,
Employee Experience Bill Of Rights
The specter of automation-driven job loss has made employees anxious and resistant to change. Principal Analyst J. P. Gownder joins to explain how an employee experience (EX) “bill of rights” can allay fears and boost morale by: 1) cementing what emplo...