When it comes to customer satisfaction, consistency is king - not the customer.

While it's been proven that customer satisfaction can greatly impact many financial aspects of a business - from cash flow to profitability and share price - most companies have not considered the science behind customer service or built a system for it. With Mark Colgate's FAME mode - standing for Framework, Accountability, Moments, and Endurance - companies and organizations will be able to differentiate themselves, and create a unique approach that will communicate their service brand to their customers in a compelling, clear, and memorable manner.

Colgate's model demands effort, innovation, practice, and endurance, but it will also empower readers to distinguish their businesses among competitors, win over customers even when they're proving difficult, and help companies achieve service fame. Backed by case studies and scientific research, this book will help readers to understand the science, tools, and frameworks needed to create their own consistently high-calibre customer service for their organizations, boosting annual returns as a result.

Mark Colgate is the associate dean of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. His teaching roles have taken him all over the world, including regular assignments at the China European Business School in Shanghai, the U.K., Ireland and New Zealand. An expert in customer service excellence, Mark has consulted for many service organizations including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, TELUS, ASB Bank, the Bank of Ireland, the Bank of New Zealand, Kiwi Experience, Sony, Toyota and Enerco.

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"The Science of Service is the ultimate guide to customer service. At TELUS International we've applied Mark Colgate's FAME model and it works (for example, we successfully use Colgate's coaching framework for all leaders). The book combines science, illustrative case studies, tools, and a framework that companies can easily apply to take their customer service from good-which isn't good enough-to great, positively impacting their bottom line." -Jeffrey D. Puritt, president and CEO of Telus International