Biggest challenge of any large organization is consistency of experience.
I was lucky enough to have witnessed a perfect ‘brand-aligned’ example of Starbucks’ touchpoints at work.
Consistency with the human element is a monumental task (hiring practices, training, accountability, management, mentorship, encouragement, motivation etc.) the great news about a website consumer touchpoint is the opportunity to create a much more consistent experience, repeatable, measurable and controllable.
With only one opportunity to make a first impression on the web, getting it right with an exceptional goal-driven experience is key.
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By: Mark
https://www.onerockatatime.com/2008/11/boiling-down-to-the-barista-starbucks-peets-coffee-bean/comment-page-1/#comment-641
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:38:14 +0000http://www.onerockatatime.com/?p=310#comment-641That’s an interesting observation. Unlike your experience it seems to me that I too frequently manage to select(?) the outlier Starbuck’s franchises. That is my very simple request for a triple shot semi-dry cappucino frequently results in what I (even as a Brit) would consider to be a drowned latte. So I would suggest that there is a lack of consistency in the application of these principles across stores.
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By: Grant
https://www.onerockatatime.com/2008/11/boiling-down-to-the-barista-starbucks-peets-coffee-bean/comment-page-1/#comment-637
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:43:08 +0000http://www.onerockatatime.com/?p=310#comment-637Experience is everything! Thanks for posting.
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By: chuckypita
https://www.onerockatatime.com/2008/11/boiling-down-to-the-barista-starbucks-peets-coffee-bean/comment-page-1/#comment-636
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:42:49 +0000http://www.onerockatatime.com/?p=310#comment-636Whew! That’s a pretty insightful analysis. I’d never pay much attention to the whole stream of efficiency – Just give me my dang Hot Chocolate! (Not a caffeine drinker)
I oughta pay more attention to your posts though. I could definetely use a more “user friendly” experience for my blogs.