COURSE OVERVIEW
Customer service is a vital aspect of any business, whether we realize it or not. Every individual, from the frontline staff serving customers to the accountant who manages payroll, plays a crucial role in providing quality customer service. Even business owners must focus on serving their staff and customers effectively.
Our Customer Service workshop is designed to enhance participants’ skills in serving all types of customers and improving themselves in the process. They will acquire a robust skill set, including techniques for in-person and over-the-phone interactions, handling difficult customers, and generating repeat business.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Who We Are and What We Do
- Who Are Customers? (internal/external)
- What is Customer Service?
- Who Are Customer Service Providers?
Module Three: Establishing Your Attitude
- Appearance Counts!
- The Power of a Smile
- Staying Energized
- Staying Positive
Module Four: Identifying and Addressing Their Needs
- Understanding the Customer”s Problem
- Staying Outside the Box
- Meeting Basic Needs
- Going the Extra Mile
Module Five: Generating Return Business
- Following Up
- Addressing Complaints
- Turning Difficult Customers Around
Module Six: In-Person Customer Service
- Dealing With At-Your-Desk Requests
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of In-Person Communication
- Using Body Language to Your Advantage
Module Seven: Giving Customer Service over the Phone
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Telephone Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Tips and Tricks
Module Eight: Providing Electronic Customer Service
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Communication
- Understanding Netiquette
- Tips and Tricks
- Examples: Chat or e-mail
Module Nine: Recovering Difficult Customers
- De-Escalating Anger
- Establishing Common Ground
- Setting Your Limits
- Managing Your Own Emotions
Module Ten: Understanding When to Escalate
- Dealing with Vulgarity
- Coping with Insults
- Dealing with Legal and Physical Threats
Module Eleven: Ten Things You Can Do To WOW Every Time
- Ten Tips
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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