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
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations