Communications Skills

The Service Mentality

Illustrates the 7 parts that make up The Service Mentality.

KILLER WORDS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

Blog entry explores the Killer Words of Customer Service. Being aware and avoiding these pitfalls will help you provide excellent service to your customers.

60 Second Service Lesson | Probing Questions

Probing questions are a type of open ended question that follows up to tack down specific information.

Monogramming The Call

Most people like hearing their name. This short video lesson explains how to use, but not overuse, the customer's name.

Ownership – Service Recovery

Video lesson explores the importance of taking ownership after any service mishap.

I Irritates

It's not all about YOU! Stop over using the word "I" in your presentations. Choose wording that involves the customer in the conversation and decision.

Don’t be like Marvin Mope

If you've got a great personality, don't hide it. Use your Saturday night personality in customer service situations.

Empathy: A Key Service Mentality

Empathy. It's defined as sharing or understanding in the thoughts and feelings of others. Make sure your team members understand the difference between empathy and apathy.

Apologize Sincerely

A key component to service recovery is the art of apologizing sincerely. Customers appreciate the genuine gesture. And they can tell when someone is just mouthing the words.

Avoiding Excuses

One way to make an already frustrated customer get even more angry is to offer up worthless excuses. Customers just want their issues addressed and problems solved, NOT excuses!

How NOT to Handle A Complaint Call

When a customer contacts your organization with a problem or complaint, one of the worst things you can do is to be passive. Watch Paul Passive handle a complaint call.

Generations At Work – Millennials

Diverse generations in today's workplace can cause some challenges as well as many opportunities. This video lesson highlight's both.

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