{"id":40088,"date":"2022-12-02T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T19:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=40088"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:39:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:39:29","slug":"microsoft-dynamics-365-gain-better-insights-from-your-crm","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/resources\/microsoft-dynamics-365-gain-better-insights-from-your-crm\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Dynamics 365: Gain Better Insights From Your CRM"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn how to take your customer understanding to the next level with Microsoft Dynamics 365 in our on-demand webinar.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/777136365\/60ddee7fac?turnstile=0.SOezebtWj02hjoFDGLGaQpSuCnBNs0lrr31-Pt_oZmBoolEtns4tl37Z27MBQRUOfMUNOL39m9qNRjXEPJO4o4g7-1nue7RitKOzSfDwJEGXzjkrDbld2aRrI0zEHakHWDmVJcohqRmmOG15O6a6q2rhgMZigQ7kYcZpedz0bniLFf5XHirqzdpTjZK5WkFuhG-3jME1GA8JCp_A6XbJ4wn9qj6_l3jAgAtJILvK2RlNnVFKvCsnjD1Uw3_1IqqUnjKCFSwKNo0IInOffDvQMxPCKUfZjqNyZYPWmhO4ehu_MzTMdcwAGk48-XZRalkigHKJU6H-_frJbIQcRHeT1IY-2-7QKGZgIXim6ec3jJOT7ydLIyeriyA7_9yLF9H2aIv1DXoJM-SStCMvoJ0g2GPTHclV64YTH_hYC06qBKQQ-GYanCvYKD2rHbt8jxL1kYFE21-aOF_T19GHv1tr-PnwkWnj-x_NLFo0IkzCFNF6iQI0iqbL-ajsQFi5wcaxpZqJn4IDv5kj2tXoUEHV3PtDNrbDSUmKRgNDyAAnCyUBa3-frkyoB9vIl7yuxBaDS3kM2luAUClm08NZkq-L3uS9y2HPd0pJu0ReOi4eCojr4xmmgxHPuKgSpTqFWoV4uLF9mhCV8rVLphzKeIS58rQuLtM0q3Zsd0QXtQF9R-tDYmLYjH48SGUivKetr1VoJijQRd0I7EnJkuazWXruhPDuEepZbPXlUT8nj05XXYkvUVX1SWlzQxvX0QNerIjywuXVRieaH1nivg_L2Hfti6onagYNWirG0rIblF9od1mWs8pXwsXNvT_aMLqn7jGbjxkf2R1rSmRkNhyDhvijBJXUgWw2Ux1lF_xIYAVrppb5qRVCNuwARQoyl-LmBbFh2ujpVMqp7hpd7xwfwT1V7A.kfJJe3H2aviVhSk6FOrl_w.07336846348fc65d23a731ddb0781c632776c19f02cec2513cb1275a6d803fa1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Webinar\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These days, understanding your customers isn\u2019t merely an advantage. It\u2019s a necessity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet for many organizations, customer understanding stops at the surface: purchase history, basic contact information, or perhaps a few behavioural metrics from marketing campaigns. <strong>But truly customer-centric businesses know that deeper insight leads to better engagement, smarter decision-making, and lasting loyalty.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So the question is: Are you using your CRM to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listen<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to what your customers tell you?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re using <a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/10-dynamics-365-crm-features-to-gain-efficiencies\/\">Microsoft Dynamics 365<\/a>, chances are you&#8217;re sitting on a goldmine of customer data that you can transform into actionable insights. But tapping into that potential requires more than storing information. It requires strategy, structure, and the right tools working together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why we hosted a webinar focused on using Microsoft Dynamics 365 to help businesses like yours improve customer understanding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52327629 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52327629 BCX0\">Why Customer Understanding Often Falls Short<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW52327629 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to a Gartner study highlighted in our session, while 92 percent of organizations collect customer data, only 23 percent actively use it to improve customer experience. That\u2019s a massive gap \u2014 and a missed opportunity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why does this happen?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are a few key reasons:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Too much complexity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in how you store data across systems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lack of integration<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> between marketing, sales and service tools<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited governance and trust<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the data itself<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And perhaps most importantly, an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unclear strategy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for how to transform raw data into real-time insight<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if you\u2019ve already invested in Microsoft Dynamics 365, these challenges may hold you back from achieving your desired customer-centricity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Microsoft Dynamics 365 Can Actually Do for You<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many businesses still view CRMs as tools for contact management or pipeline tracking. <strong>However, Microsoft Dynamics 365 is capable of doing so much more. Its ecosystem is designed to help companies unify customer data across touchpoints, unlock predictive insights, and deliver personal and relevant experiences.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But to get there, you need to know how to use it and what features to focus on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s where our team of customer experience, data analytics, and Microsoft specialists comes in. In this on-demand session, they guide you through some of the most powerful and underused capabilities within D365 that can transform how you understand and engage with your customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Centric Consulting, we specialize in helping organizations maximize the value of <a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-use-theming-to-enhance-user-interfaces-in-d365-customer-engagement\/\">Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE)<\/a> to gain deeper, actionable insights from their CRM data. By using connected cloud services, we enable businesses to move from reactive to proactive customer engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are just a few of the areas we explore in the session:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/dynamics-365\/what-is-dynamics-365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynamics 365<\/a> features that drive better customer insights<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dynamics-365\/topics\/ai\/customer-insights\/what-is-a-cdp#:~:text=A%20customer%20data%20platform%20(CDP,and%20in%2Dperson%20engagement%20channels.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Customer Data Platform (CDP)<\/a> is and when to consider it along your D365 journey<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How the Customer Insights engine within D365 helps organizations move from reactive service to proactive engagement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced analytics and cognitive capabilities that will advance what you know and predict future customer behaviours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We designed this webinar to help you shift your CRM strategy from transactional to transformational. Our expertise can help your <a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/microsoft-crm-through-the-years-a-look-at-the-product-evolution\/\">CRM<\/a> become a strategic asset, delivering measurable business value and improved customer relationships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why this Matters, Now?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customer expectations continue to evolve \u2014 and fast. Personalization is no longer a \u201cnice-to-have.\u201d It\u2019s a must, now. <strong>Your customers expect experiences that are intuitive, seamless and relevant. If you\u2019re not delivering that, someone else will.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dynamics 365 has the capabilities to help you keep up with these expectations. However, the tools alone aren\u2019t enough. You need the right approach to connect the dots, build trust in your data, and operationalize insights across the business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ready to Unlock the Full Potential of <a href=\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/how-to-use-theming-to-enhance-user-interfaces-in-d365-customer-engagement\/\">D365<\/a>?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t let valuable customer data go unused. Join us for this <strong>30-minute on-demand session<\/strong> and discover how to transform Microsoft Dynamics 365 into a true engine of customer insight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Watch now<\/strong> to learn how small shifts in how you use your CRM can lead to big leaps in customer satisfaction, loyalty and revenue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/777136365\/60ddee7fac?turnstile=0.SOezebtWj02hjoFDGLGaQpSuCnBNs0lrr31-Pt_oZmBoolEtns4tl37Z27MBQRUOfMUNOL39m9qNRjXEPJO4o4g7-1nue7RitKOzSfDwJEGXzjkrDbld2aRrI0zEHakHWDmVJcohqRmmOG15O6a6q2rhgMZigQ7kYcZpedz0bniLFf5XHirqzdpTjZK5WkFuhG-3jME1GA8JCp_A6XbJ4wn9qj6_l3jAgAtJILvK2RlNnVFKvCsnjD1Uw3_1IqqUnjKCFSwKNo0IInOffDvQMxPCKUfZjqNyZYPWmhO4ehu_MzTMdcwAGk48-XZRalkigHKJU6H-_frJbIQcRHeT1IY-2-7QKGZgIXim6ec3jJOT7ydLIyeriyA7_9yLF9H2aIv1DXoJM-SStCMvoJ0g2GPTHclV64YTH_hYC06qBKQQ-GYanCvYKD2rHbt8jxL1kYFE21-aOF_T19GHv1tr-PnwkWnj-x_NLFo0IkzCFNF6iQI0iqbL-ajsQFi5wcaxpZqJn4IDv5kj2tXoUEHV3PtDNrbDSUmKRgNDyAAnCyUBa3-frkyoB9vIl7yuxBaDS3kM2luAUClm08NZkq-L3uS9y2HPd0pJu0ReOi4eCojr4xmmgxHPuKgSpTqFWoV4uLF9mhCV8rVLphzKeIS58rQuLtM0q3Zsd0QXtQF9R-tDYmLYjH48SGUivKetr1VoJijQRd0I7EnJkuazWXruhPDuEepZbPXlUT8nj05XXYkvUVX1SWlzQxvX0QNerIjywuXVRieaH1nivg_L2Hfti6onagYNWirG0rIblF9od1mWs8pXwsXNvT_aMLqn7jGbjxkf2R1rSmRkNhyDhvijBJXUgWw2Ux1lF_xIYAVrppb5qRVCNuwARQoyl-LmBbFh2ujpVMqp7hpd7xwfwT1V7A.kfJJe3H2aviVhSk6FOrl_w.07336846348fc65d23a731ddb0781c632776c19f02cec2513cb1275a6d803fa1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch the Webinar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how Microsoft Dynamics 365 can optimize customer experience and analytics for a complete 360-degree customer view.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":337,"featured_media":58952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"2normal","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"coauthors":[22406],"class_list":["post-40088","resources","type-resources","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource-categories-webinars","orbitmedia_post_topic-enterprise-resource-planning","orbitmedia_post_topic-experience-design","orbitmedia_post_topic-microsoft","orbitmedia_post_topic-microsoft-365","orbitmedia_post_topic-microsoft-dynamics"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/40088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/337"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40088"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/40088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58951,"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/40088\/revisions\/58951"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=40088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}