Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Aspects of Phone Etiquette
- Phrasing
- Tone of Voice
- Speaking Clearly
- Listen to the Caller
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Using Proper Phone Language
- Please and Thank You
- Do Not Use Slang
- Avoid Using the Term “You”
- Emphasize What You Can Do, Not What You Can’t
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Eliminate Phone Distractions
- Avoid Eating or Drinking
- Minimize Multi-Tasking
- Remove Office Distractions
- Do Not Let Others Interrupt
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Inbound Calls
- Avoid Long Greeting Messages
- Introduce Yourself
- Focus on Their Needs
- Be Patient
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Outbound Calls
- Be Prepared
- Identify Yourself and Your Company
- Give Them the Reason for the Call
- Keep Caller Information Private
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Handling Rude or Angry Callers
- Stay Calm
- Listen to the Needs
- Never Interrupt
- Identify What You Can Do For Them
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Handling Interoffice Calls
- Transferring Calls
- Placing Callers on Hold
- Taking Messages
- End the Conversation
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Handling Voicemail Messages
- Ensure the Voice Mail Has a Proper Greeting
- Answer Important Messages Right Away
- Ensure Messages are Delivered to the Right Person
- When Leaving A Message for Others...
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Methods of Training Employees
- Group Training
- One-on-One Training
- Peer Training
- Job Shadowing
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Correcting Poor Telephone Etiquette
- Screening Calls
- Employee Evaluations
- Peer Monitoring
- Customer Surveys
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words From The Wise
- Review Of The Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations