Exceeding Expectations in Customer Service

Suitable for team members at all levels who wish to improve their customer service and communication skills. The goal of this course is to prepare you to provide excellent customer service to customers, regardless of whether you interact with them in person, over the telephone, or by email.

Topics covered in this course

What is assertiveness?

Every customer has a different set of expectations.

Getting serious about customer service

Find out what four actions your organisation should take in order to succeed.

The service-profit chain

Gain an understanding of what drives growth and profitability for service businesses, and what triggers a fulfilled mission in non-profits and public organisations.

Moments of truth

Identify the moments that determine customer satisfaction and experience. A client's perception of quality is achieved here.

Meeting your customers’ needs

There are two types of customer satisfaction – rational and emotional. Do you know which is the best for your business?

Customers’ psychological needs

Identify four psychological needs your customers have.

Telephone, email and customer service

Customer service tips for optimising these tools.

Building rapport with customers

Connecting with people of different kinds is a skill that good communicators possess.

What customers want to hear

A good customer service experience requires empathy when we are unable to satisfy the needs and wants of our customers.

Effective questioning techniques

Customers sometimes dislike being asked many questions. Make your search for information easier.

Complaint handling

In order to protect your reputation, you must be empowered to handle complaints.

The Extended DISC ModelUnderstanding the DISC behavioural styles (D, I, S and C) and their attitude toward teamwork

Identifying your style and the styles of others in your team.

Team Exercise Identifying styles in your teamInterpretation of the Extended DISC Team Assessment

What is CultureTeam Types DISC Style Team Cultures

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Business Acumen, Composure, Understanding Others