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3 strategies and tactics for Benchmark

What is Benchmark strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Benchmark strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

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How to write your own Benchmark strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Benchmark strategy examples

You'll find below a list of Benchmark tactics. We also included action items for each template to make it more practical and useful.

Strategies and tactics for enhancing Customer-Centric Approach at Dashen Bank

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance personalisation through advanced analytics

    • Employ advanced data analytics to segment customers based on behaviours and preferences
    • Conduct regular customer surveys to gather data on changing needs and preferences
    • Develop tailored banking products and services for different customer segments
    • Integrate a CRM system to track and personalise every customer interaction
    • Leverage customer data to offer personalised marketing campaigns
    • Utilise AI-driven personalisation tools to recommend products and services
    • Create personalised customer journey maps to improve the customer experience
    • Implement a feedback loop to continually refine personalisation efforts
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in personalisation strategies
    • Set and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of personalisation efforts

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Improve transparency and communication across all channels

    • Develop standard templates for all customer communications to ensure consistency
    • Create an educational content library consisting of FAQs, tutorials, and guides
    • Ensure all communication channels provide clear information on products and fees
    • Regularly update customers on changes to products or fees through multiple channels
    • Establish a centralised CRM to enhance tracking of customer interactions
    • Train staff on clear and effective communication techniques
    • Provide transparent customer service guidelines across digital and branch channels
    • Implement a feedback mechanism for customers to rate communication clarity
    • Benchmark against industry best practices for clarity and transparency
    • Monitor customer satisfaction and confusion indexes to fine-tune communication strategies

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Streamline processes to boost efficiency and digital engagement

    • Map current customer journey processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
    • Implement lean methodologies to streamline workflows and reduce wait times
    • Invest in technology to automate key customer service functions
    • Enhance mobile and digital platforms to provide seamless service access
    • Develop a user-focused design for digital banking interfaces
    • Increase cloud infrastructure investment to support more scalable digital solutions
    • Implement real-time performance tracking tools to monitor service efficiency
    • Create cross-training programs to enhance staff efficiency in multiple roles
    • Use AI tools for proactive customer support and issue resolution
    • Benchmark digital engagement levels against competitors to identify areas for improvement
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Strategies and tactics for setting benchmark for a paid search conquesting campaign

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Analyse competitor performance

    • Identify top competitors in your market
    • Research competitors' paid search campaigns and keywords
    • Analyse competitors' ad copy and landing page strategies
    • Use competitive analysis tools to evaluate competitors' search impression share
    • Monitor competitors' average position and ad rank
    • Assess competitors' click-through rates over time
    • Evaluate the quality score of competitors' ads compared to your own
    • Track competitors' changes in strategy over time
    • Analyse historical performance data to establish baseline metrics
    • Compile insights into a report to identify opportunities and threats

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Set SMART goals

    • Define specific objectives for the conquesting campaign
    • Ensure goals are measurable through KPIs like CTR, conversion rate, and CPA
    • Make sure goals are achievable based on historical data and resources
    • Ensure objectives are relevant to company business goals
    • Set a specific timeframe for achieving these goals
    • Determine target metrics for impressions share growth
    • Establish desired benchmarks for click-through rates
    • Develop a target for cost per acquisition from the campaign
    • Define improvements in ad positioning as a goal
    • Create a method for continuous review and adjustment of benchmarks

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Utilise data-driven optimisations

    • Regularly review campaign data to identify trends and patterns
    • Analyse ad performance by adjusting bids based on keyword performance
    • Perform A/B testing on ad copy and landing pages to determine effectiveness
    • Incorporate audience data to refine targeting strategies
    • Use negative keywords to prevent irrelevant ad appearances
    • Adjust budgets based on peak performance times identified in data
    • Monitor conversion rates to ensure optimal keyword targeting
    • Use geo-targeting to enhance localised ad performance
    • Leverage demographic data to tailor ad creative to specific audiences
    • Create an iterative process for continuous campaign optimisation based on data insights
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Strategies and tactics for optimising performance monitoring

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Implement automated monitoring tools

    • Identify key metrics and performance indicators
    • Research and select suitable monitoring tools
    • Integrate monitoring tools with existing systems
    • Set up automated alerts for critical metrics
    • Create dashboards for real-time performance insights
    • Regularly update and maintain monitoring tools
    • Train staff on how to use the monitoring tools
    • Perform regular audits to ensure monitoring tools are effective
    • Document the monitoring process and protocols
    • Review and update monitoring tools based on feedback and technological advances

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Establish performance benchmarks

    • Conduct research to determine industry standards
    • Analyse historical performance data
    • Set realistic and achievable performance targets
    • Communicate benchmarks to all relevant stakeholders
    • Monitor performance against set benchmarks regularly
    • Adjust benchmarks based on performance trends and business goals
    • Incorporate benchmarking into regular performance reviews
    • Provide feedback to employees based on benchmark performance
    • Recognise and reward teams that meet or exceed benchmarks
    • Document any changes to benchmarks and the reasons behind them

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance reporting and feedback mechanisms

    • Develop a standardised reporting format
    • Schedule regular performance review meetings
    • Incorporate visual aids like graphs and charts in reports
    • Ensure reports provide actionable insights
    • Encourage open communication and feedback
    • Implement a feedback loop for continuous improvement
    • Train managers on effective report interpretation
    • Utilise both quantitative and qualitative data in reports
    • Share performance reports with all relevant stakeholders
    • Periodically review and refine the reporting process based on feedback
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How to track your Benchmark strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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