Summary In this conversation, Amas Tenumah and Martha discuss the evolving landscape of customer feedback, particularly focusing on surveys and the Net Promoter Score (NPS). They explore the effectiveness of consumer surveys, the original intent behind NPS, and how it has become a tool for benchmarking rather than genuine customer insight. Martha emphasizes the importance of understanding customer behavior and the need for companies to gather meaningful feedback rather than just chasing scores. They also touch on the devaluation of expertise in decision-making and the consequences of poor feedback practices. The conversation concludes with strategies for companies to improve their feedback gathering processes and ensure they are truly listening to their customers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anticipation 01:28 Consumer Surveys: Worth the Effort? 07:03 The Evolution of Surveys and NPS 13:05 The Purpose of NPS: A Shift in Focus 17:26 Martha's Journey in Customer Experience Research 21:37 The Evolution of NPS and Its Challenges 28:19 Rethinking Customer Feedback Mechanisms 31:05 The Importance of Genuine Consumer Feedback 33:59 Valuing Expertise in Customer Experience 39:00 Strategies for Effective Feedback Gathering 44:40 Amas outro.mp4 Martha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthabrooke/