SkillSharpener, August 2025
Discussion topics and activities for the August 2025 issue of Customer Communicator.
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Discussion topics and activities for the August 2025 issue of Customer Communicator.
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• The impact of Moments of Truth
• Working with non-native speakers
• Solve problems like the boss
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . .Â
• What is the “value” of a customer?
• 10 often-misused words in business writing
• Build relationships with common courtesy
Discussion topics and activities for the July 2025 issue of Customer Communicator.
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• Choose your words carefully for more effective communication
• Communicating is challenging
• Try a Negative Lexicon
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . .Â
• What words should be banned from the customer service department?
• Keep conversations positive
• Stress reduction in 5-4-3-2-1
• Control conversations with kindnessÂ
• The power of dogs at work
Discussion topics and activities for the June 2025 issue of Customer Communicator.
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• Use the three Ps to improve voice quality
• Words of wisdom for better listening
• Get in shape for clear speech
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . .Â
• What are your workplace triggers? Part 2
• Good news
• Check the facts
• Keep your after-call debrief positive
• Try this energy-boosting tipÂ
Discussion topics and activities for the May 2025 issue of Customer Communicator.
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• Great listening: It’s as much about speaking as it is about hearingÂ
• Re-energize with spring cleaningÂ
• Deep breathing refresher
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . .Â
• Stop calling and go to the website
• Good newsÂ
• Keep the drama out of the workplaceÂ
• Why customers leave
• Step up to build trust
Discussion topics and activities for the April 2025 issue of Customer Communicator.
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• Choose your words carefully when working with angry customers
• Try personal scripting
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . .Â
• How should I handle rude or insulting customers?
• Good newsÂ
• Transfer if you must, but always explain why
• Take a brain breakÂ
• Watch your temper in email
• We’ve always done it that way