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2025 Critical Issues
Each year, members of Frost & Sullivan’s Customer Engagement Leadership Council vote on the most important issues facing the customer service industry in their region of the globe. The Council consists of highly dedicated, team-oriented and visionary leaders in customer service, customer experience, operations and marketing who believe in empowering people and enriching lives through their businesses.
The annual Critical Issues become the key areas of focus for member discussion and Council events throughout the year. Programming that focuses on these issues is designed to equip members with the tools and strategies they need to navigate current industry challenges and prepare for the future as well, with the end goal of positioning their organizations for ongoing success.
See below for the issues that members voted to prioritize in 2025. Addressing these issues via Virtual and In-Person Events, Interactive Discussions, Executive Briefs and more will form the foundation of member learnings and experiences in the coming year, but anyone in the industry will benefit from a close reading of the challenges below.
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"The Council is truly one of the most valuable organizations I belong to."
— Robert GoFourth, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
"The diverse member community provides first-hand insight into how common problems are solved across multiple industries."
— Jerry L., Media & Entertainment Company
"Being a member has helped me professionally. Engaging with other CX leaders I am able to put my own challenges in perspective and help my company see things differently, (both our strengths and our needs for improvement)."
— Raquel McCarthy, Replacements, Ltd.
"The Council allows me to solicit and pass on feedback to my executive team that I can gather from direct discussions with senior leaders from top firms."
–Tom Farrell, Medium Enterprise Computer Services CompanyAccess Expert Insights & Research
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