This ebook provides a comprehensive guide to mastering chatbots and their role in transforming the total experience for customers, employees, agents, and other stakeholders. It covers the progression from rules-based chatbots to intelligent virtual agents and offers practical advice on working with multiple stakeholders during deployment. Real-world examples of successful chatbot implementations in various sectors, such as financial services, education, retail, and e-commerce, are also provided. The ebook emphasizes the potential of conversational AI tools to drive cost reductions, efficiencies, and data gathering, and to continually refine their conversational abilities. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for CX practitioners looking to leverage chatbots to enhance the total experience for their organizations.