Harley Manning

Summary of the Book:

Outside In: The Power of Putting Customers at the Center of Your Business is a groundbreaking business strategy guide authored by customer experience pioneers Harley Manning, Kerry Bodine, and Josh Bernoff from Forrester Research. The book presents a comprehensive case for customer experience (CX) as the most sustainable competitive advantage in today’s digital and data-rich marketplace. Through compelling real-world examples—from Fidelity’s billion-dollar innovation to Office Depot’s transformation struggles—this book shows that customer perception of every interaction is not a side concern but the core driver of growth, retention, and loyalty.