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March 26, 2020 — When a customer provides feedback, no matter how negative, they are providing a valuable opportunity for improvement. And they want to know that they have been heard. On a personal level, it’s important for reps to respond to complaints with expressions of empathy and understanding such as acknowledging the customer’s feelings…To read more — login/sign up
Word choice, the subtle influencer in customer communications — Most companies invest a lot more time on the language in their marketing materials than they do in their conversations with customers. And that’s a mistake, says author Micah Solomon. Read the archive article, Does your service language meet customers’ needs? A lexicon can help.
Getting a new behavior to stick — If you are trying to incorporate a new service technique into your daily interactions, a visual reminder is a simple and easy way to keep your intentions focused and to give priority to the changes you want to make. Print, trim out and tape our reminders to your monitor or phone.
March 12, 2020 — Internally you probably use technical jargon when discussing service issues. But to customers those words and phrases may be unclear and off-putting, creating a barrier between you and the customer. The first step to reducing the use of technical jargon is simply to recognize it when you hear it. Next, try…To read more — login/sign up
February 27, 2020 — Humor really is the best medicine when it comes to stress management. But there are even more benefits to humor in the service center. Karyn Buxman, a speaker, author, and neurohumorist explains the three functions of humor and how everything from a belly-laugh to a shared smile can improve customer service.…To read more — login/sign up
Answers from frontline reps — Coworkers share knowledge. In order to remain relevant in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, service centers should strive to foster cultures of continual learning and agility. Here’s how we ensure that everyone is current with their skills. Teams meet weekly to review major and upcoming changes. Team members periodically take initiative…Continue reading
Close the feedback loop — For information on how to engage reps in collecting customer feedback, read the article, Use your frontline reps to gather customer intelligence.
Clear your mind — Erase negative thoughts and reduce stress with simple paper and pencil puzzles. Try these!
February 13, 2020 — With the busy pace in most service centers, it might seem counter-intuitive to recommend that reps make time to pause during the day. But according to Nance Guilmartin, author of The Power of Pause, taking time to pause can help save time in the long run by humanizing customer interactions, reducing automatic…To read more — login/sign up
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Teresa ClarkSignUpGenius A co-worker explains how Teresa embraces the mission of her company and the goals of her customers: "Teresa goes above and beyond for every user who contacts SignUpGenius for support. She always provides thorough, thoughtful responses to ensure questions are answered in a timely manner on the first interaction. It is important to…Continue reading
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