820-605 · Question #135
Which two actions should be taken when a customer's usage is in decline? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is B. Assess the capabilities of the solution against the customer's desired outcomes. E. Identify changes in the customer's business processes. When customer usage declines, it is crucial to re-evaluate if the solution still aligns with their evolving needs and to understand any internal business process changes impacting adoption.
Question
Which two actions should be taken when a customer's usage is in decline? (Choose two.)
Options
- AShow the customer how the current solution compares to the offers from a competitor.
- BAssess the capabilities of the solution against the customer's desired outcomes.
- CTell the customer a new solution will soon be available.
- DReview the implementation plan with key customer leadership.
- EIdentify changes in the customer's business processes.
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A3% (1)
- B80% (32)
- C10% (4)
- D8% (3)
Why each option
When customer usage declines, it is crucial to re-evaluate if the solution still aligns with their evolving needs and to understand any internal business process changes impacting adoption.
Directly comparing to competitors can be perceived as defensive or aggressive and doesn't address the root cause of the customer's specific usage decline with their current solution.
Assessing the solution's capabilities against desired outcomes helps identify any gaps or misalignments that might be causing reduced usage, allowing for course correction.
Announcing a new solution might deter customers from fully adopting the current one, especially if they perceive it as becoming obsolete, further decreasing usage.
Reviewing the original implementation plan is useful if the solution was never fully deployed, but if usage is declining, the problem might be post-implementation or due to changing needs, not the initial plan itself.
Changes in a customer's business processes or environment can directly impact how a solution is used, making it essential to identify these shifts to understand the decline.
Concept tested: Mitigating customer usage decline
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