Customer Service
Each and every one of us serves customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you”re on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you”re an accountant, serving the employees by producing their pay checks and keeping the company running. Or maybe you”re a company owner, serving your staff and your customers.
The Customer Service workshop will look at all types of customers and how we can serve them better and improve ourselves in the process. Your participants will be provided a strong skill set including in-person and over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business.
Course Outline
- Workshop Objectives
- Who Are Customers? (internal/external)
- What is Customer Service?
- Who Are Customer Service Providers?
- Appearance Counts!
- The Power of a Smile
- Staying Energized
- Staying Positive
- Understanding the Customer’s Problem
- Staying Outside the Box
- Meeting Basic Needs
- Going the Extra Mile
- Following Up
- Addressing Complaints
- Turning Difficult Customers Around
- Dealing With At-Your-Desk Requests
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of In-Person Communication
- Using Body Language to Your Advantage
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Telephone Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Tips and Tricks
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Communication
- Understanding Netiquette
- Tips and Tricks
- Examples: Chat or e-mail
- De-Escalating Anger
- Establishing Common Ground
- Setting Your Limits
- Managing Your Own Emotions
- Dealing with Vulgarity
- Coping with Insults
- Dealing with Legal and Physical Threats
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations