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About PracticalCSM

Rick Adams is an independent author, trainer and consultant, specializing in helping technology companies deliver measurable business value for their customers. Adams has over 25 years’ experience of working in the IT industry, including owning his own startup software-as-a-service business which he sold in 2012 to focus on writing, training and consulting. Having delivered his services to many hundreds of businesses and thousands of technology professionals in over 30 countries across four continents, Adams is now based in the rural west coast of Ireland where he lives with his two dogs Zeus and Terri.

14 Tenets of Customer Success Part 4 of 5

"Tenets" (or guiding principles) Ten to Twelve of customer success are described and explained. These are "The CSM is a planner and a project manager", "The CSM is a problem solver" and "The CSM is a pragmatist". The CSM is a planner and a project manager The CSM is a problem solver The [...]

14 Tenets of Customer Success Part 5 of 5

"Tenets" (or guiding principles) Thirteen to Fourteen of customer success are described and explained. These are "The CSM proactively seeks further sales opportunities" and "The CSM should do as little as possible - ideally nothing at all". Advice is also provided for CSMs to reflect upon their own knowledge, skills and experience. The [...]