In this short 1 minute video you will learn the three step approach to calming upset customers.

Customer service training are an integral element of any organisation. It is vital that your front line staff are trained in effective customer service techniques. Customer service and service techniques are vital for customer retention, sales, brand protection and many more important factors.

The role of reception and office administration in the modern organisation is expanding. As well as performing general duties, Receptionists and Administrators are increasingly expected to undertake a wider range of other tasks to better support the organisation. Not only that, organisations today are operating under much greater stress, with more expected of fewer staff. This means that job roles are expanding and there is “less time” making highly honed time & priority management skills a necessity. 

On reception, just the first few minutes of interaction with a customer or visitor, the tone is set for the company. As a matter of fact, the modern receptionist serves as a crucial central coordination point for the organisation and their contacts with clients, suppliers and customers. 

Your role as a service professional can be daunting. You are the first line of contact, who can also become the first to be attacked. Many of us have had to deal with angry or upset customers at some point, and they can indeed be difficult. Knowing what to say and how to stay calm and professional will go a long way to protect your business and brand image.

One of the most common ways our customers interface with employees is through the telephone. Therefore, having an understanding of telephone etiquette will make a large difference to your customers and your profits. Your reputation for service depends on how well your staff handle incoming and outgoing calls. 87% of the message your customers receive on the telephone is through the tonality of the voice they hear. Only 13% of the message they hear are the words used.

Our “Telephone Etiquette” training helps your employees to develop and master the techniques that will enhance your company’s image.

In part two of this course there are five criteria focused on in this module that will help give you a leading edge in telephone skills.

This is particularly useful if you are in a contact center. Areas covered in both parts of this course include: call greeting, professionalism, adding value to the customer, listening skills, questioning skills, attitude, call control, knowledge of product or service, call conclusion and any sales awareness opportunities.