The document outlines 8 key characteristics of a successful CRM implementation: 1) having a clear CRM vision and leadership, 2) developing CRM strategies around objectives, segments, and customer interactions, 3) creating a valued customer experience through understanding needs, monitoring satisfaction, and acting on feedback, 4) fostering organizational collaboration around customer understanding, 5) establishing CRM processes around the customer lifecycle and knowledge management, 6) leveraging CRM information like customer data and analytics, 7) utilizing CRM technology applications and infrastructure, and 8) defining CRM metrics around value, retention, satisfaction and loyalty.