How to Become a Value-Driven CSM

CSM Practice - The Customer Success Podcast

Discover essential strategies for becoming a top-tier Customer Success Manager (CSM) with Ifat Lev! Learn how to define success criteria, align business objectives with customer goals, and implement value-driven CSM frameworks effectively.
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- Defining measurable success criteria to drive outcomes.
- Aligning business objectives with customer needs for strategic alignment.
- Implementing value-driven CSM frameworks for enhanced customer relationships.
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Meet Ifat Lev, a recognized expert in Customer Success Management (CSM) for B2B businesses with over 25 years of experience in advanced technology companies like NICE, Microsoft and Sisense.
With a decade-long specialization in steering Customer Success, Professional Services, and CS operations teams, Ifat brings unparalleled expertise in establishing, expanding, and strategically managing these critical functions.
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📑 Read: Customer Lifetime Value and Client Retention: What’s the Connection?
🎥 Watch: What is a Strategic Customer Success Manager?
⏬ Download: Creating and Calculating Customer Value

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Chương

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Initial Challenges (00:04:11)

3. Implementing the Value Business Framework (00:07:11)

4. Shifting Conversations to Business Outcomes (00:10:25)

5. Defining a Value-Driven CSM (00:11:57)

6. Business Value Categories (00:14:02)

7. Developing CS Criteria (00:16:18)

8. SMART Goals (00:20:48)

9. Business Objectives & KPIs (00:22:31)

10. Executing the Success Plan (00:26:40)

11. Key Takeaways (00:29:06)

12. Formal Training and Practice (00:30:32)