by Mike Gospe | Jan 4, 2019 | CAB methodology
Launching your Customer Advisory Board program this year? Here are the three first steps that will guide your success. 1. Define a clear, focused objective for your CAB program and your inaugural CAB meeting. Most first-time CAB managers and executive sponsors make...
by Mike Gospe | Jun 1, 2018 | Homepage, Planning, Strategies
Many companies are now discovering the benefits of sponsoring a Customer Advisory Board (CAB). Want to get the most out of your CAB? You need to embrace these 5 rules. When used effectively, this critical engagement tool greatly helps CEOs and staff to develop,...
by Mike Gospe | Mar 7, 2018 | CAB Business Case, Homepage
Building a business case to support your Customer Advisory Board (CAB) initiative is no small task. One of the biggest mistakes is when executives interpret the CAB to be merely a “marketing event”. When this assumption is made, companies dramatically...
by Mike Gospe | Jan 23, 2018 | Innovation, Strategies, Voice of the Customer
Your Customer Advisory Board (CAB) is not an event. It’s a cross-functional initiative designed to drive innovation and outpace your competitors. As such, it must be treated as a strategic asset, not a tactical item to be checked off your to-do list. Here are 3...
by Mike Gospe | Oct 3, 2017 | Planning, Strategies
Last month I wrote a blog post on my reflections of having worked on Customer Advisory Boards for the past 15 years. Today, I want to look ahead. Here’s what I believe CAB programs will look like 3 years from now. Beginning in 2002, the spark that ignited the...
