Course Outline
Introduction to Customer Communication
- The importance of effective communication
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Applying emotional intelligence to customer relations
- Principles of emotional intelligence when dealing with difficult clients
- Active listening and empathy
- Strategic phrases to shift a difficult client’s attitude
- Characteristics of today’s customers
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Factors contributing to difficult client behavior:
- Their inherent nature or personality
- Their desire to gain additional benefits from their situation
- Lack of understanding regarding sales conditions
- Previous poor customer service experiences
- Failure to meet product or service quality standards
- Personal or financial losses due to inefficient service
Types of Conflicts in Commercial Relationships
- Conflicts arising from misunderstandings
- Conflicts due to calculation or deduction errors
- Conflicts stemming from unmet expectations
Handling Complaints and Claims
- Identifying the core problem
- Assigning responsibility for conflict management
- Techniques for handling objections (e.g., the "fog bank" technique)
- Case study: Addressing a complaint regarding unsatisfactory service
Strategies for Conflict Resolution
- Steps for effective resolution
- Active listening and proposing solutions
- Specific techniques for dealing with difficult clients (e.g., the "mirror" technique)
- Turning an objection into a sales opportunity
- Additional useful strategies
Self-Care and Emotional Management
- The importance of self-care when dealing with complex clients
- Techniques for managing stress and frustration
Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Service Evaluation
- The purpose and importance of customer satisfaction surveys
- Designing effective survey questions
- Collecting and analyzing feedback data
- Utilizing insights to improve service quality and client retention
Additional Practical Cases with Participants
- Role-playing: Managing challenging customer interactions
- Group analysis of real-world customer complaints
- Developing a follow-up and service evaluation plan
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of customer service principles
- Prior experience in client-facing roles
- An interest in developing advanced communication and conflict resolution skills
Audience
- Customer service representatives
- Sales personnel and account managers
- Supervisors and team leaders responsible for client relations
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3200 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (3)
I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability to give thorough, well-explained answers to questions specific to my personal situation.
HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.
- Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Indonesia
Course - High-Impact Communication Skills
Training was tailored to my needs