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Planning Customer Relationship Management
Md. Rakibul Hassan, Associate Professor
Department of Marketing, Jahangirnagar University
Email: rakibmktju@[Link]
Planning of Customer Relationship Management
Learning Objectives
Definition of Customer Relationship Management planning.
Illustrate the components of CRM Plans.
Explain the usages of CRM information
How managers can implement the CRM
Requirements/ Prerequisites of CRM Implementation
Building Blocks of Customer Relationship Management
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Customer Relationship Management Plan
Customer Relationship Management strategy is a plan to grow sales and
improve customer service through a combination of processes, actions, and
technology. It typically involves the sales, marketing, and customer service
functions of a business.
A customer relationship management (CRM) plan is a key component of
running your business, as it describes how employees should deal with customers
and provides a strategy for developing customer relationships.
Components of CRM Planning
Preparing for new customer relationship strategies requires planning and execution
before new business processes and technology can be introduced. This planning
comprises many components:
Data-Driven Culture
Executive Support
Communication
Training
Feedback
Recognition
CRM Fundamentals, Scott (p.7)
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Usages of CRM Information
Some common areas where CRM data can help inform decision making include the
following:
Sales forecasting
Sales management
Product planning
Customer service staffing
Marketing campaign planning
CRM Fundamentals, Scott (p.6)
Customer Relationship Management Implementation
A successful CRM implementation process is one of the hardest tasks that modern
businesses face. So, what makes a successful CRM implementation? This
implementation consists of:
Bringing together a CRM implementation team
Creating a change management plan
Forecasting a CRM implementation budget
Rolling out your new system - migrating data,
Going live and how to plan for it
Evaluating the success of your CRM implementation project
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Requirements of CRM Implementation
Successful implementation determines successful CRM strategy. An unprepared
organization runs the risk of relying on the CRM technology to compensate for poor
planning. Hence, CRM implementation requires:
Adoption Integration Training
Benchmark Launch Vendors
Budget Map Vision
Capture Outcomes
Customize Prepare
Differentiation Prioritize
Evolution Project
Framework Security
Identification Super-User
Building Blocks of CRM Implementation
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Managing CRM Projects
Executing the initial phase of your CRM program will require you to balance a
disciplined approach to project management and analysis with the flexibility needed
to accommodate end users and ensure ultimate value for them. The management of
CRM projects includes:
Understanding the Phases of a Project
Change Management
Project Communication
Ongoing Project Management
Resource/Vendor Management
Executive Support
CRM Fundamentals, Scott (p.95)
Thank You All