Most problems have something to do with your ability to meet the five common customer expectations while consistently achieving your objectives. These objectives are similar across industries and company size. The five ingredients in the customer value proposition are the same as well.
The five expectations noted are the key deliverables customers expect from their providers today. Some they expect as qualifiers; others are looked upon as the winners and key differentiators (why they were chosen as a provider). This recipe changes based upon market cycles and competitive pressures in the market place. Steering our customers through this strategy will be the foundation of our value proposition and what will make us different from most other firms.