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Correct Use of NPS (Stepping Stone)
NPS is a stepping stone, not a destination: it should trigger research, diagnosis, and targeted fixes.
Used correctly, NPS is a signal that starts work rather than a result that ends it. A score should trigger qualitative research, journey diagnostics, and root-cause analysis that lead to targeted fixes. Measure it at multiple journey stages and never average away the pain.
NPS tells you something moved. It cannot tell you what, where, or why. Treat every score as the start of an investigation, not the end of a report.
- Trigger qualitative research when the score moves
- Run journey diagnostics to locate the friction
- Do root-cause analysis, not rationalization
- Ship targeted fixes and measure again
Measure at multiple journey stages so you can see where sentiment breaks, and pair every number with qualitative insight. A single blended score smooths over the one stage that is driving customers out the door.
NPS is a signal, not a solution.
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