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Customer Service Training: Empowering A Service Mindset

Integrity Solutions

In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. But great customer experiences don’t just happen.

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Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication

ShepHyken

It’s time to come back to a very important topic in customer service and customer experience. The topic is communication and transparency. I call this Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication. Let’s break this down: Swift Communication: When you must share bad news, communicate it quickly.

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29 Customer Service Training and Coaching Tips

Stella Connect

Customer service coaching refers to the practice of ongoing communication between the agent and their manager to hone in on how to improve on specific skills, achieve specific goals, and develop their craft so they can handle even the most difficult customer interactions. Make coaching sessions 1:1, always.

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Guest Blog: Customer Service Training Ideas to Help Build Brand Advocacy

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. Remember customer service training is not something you di, it’s something you do. – Shep Hyken. Provide necessary tools.

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6 Customer Service Training Ideas for Improving Agent Engagement

Stella Connect

Customer service is one of the most significant differentiators between your brand and the competition, but its success solely depends on the performance of agents on the front lines — which is why your training program needs to include initiatives that improve agent engagement. Customer Service Training Ideas Your Team Needs.

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This Is How to Communicate with Customers

ShepHyken

One of its success traits is communication. When a customer places an order, he or she is immediately notified by email. And another is sent to inform the customer the package has arrived. Frequent communication is one of the reasons customers have so much confidence in Amazon. . On the contrary! I’m giddy!” .

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29 Customer Service Training and Coaching Tips

Stella Connect

If you’re in a call center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy in your customer service training and coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease. Don’t lecture; listen.