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Learning Outcomes
Learn how to provide effective client service over the phone
Project a professional image over the phone
Master a professional, effective & reassuring telephone voice
Gain client's trust using proven communication techniques
Learn to question effectively over the phone
Master proven techniques to professionally manage irate customers
Learn tips for handling a busy reception
Phrase words more effectively for positive and clearer communication
Establish the right words for unambiguous, positive & productive communication
Leave effective voicemail messages
Course Outline
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 1 Providing Effective Client Service
Welcome
The Ten Commandments of Good Business
What Makes An Effective Client Communicator?
The Seven Deadly Sins of Service
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 2 Your Personality/Your Telephone Voice
LDP Review – Communication Evolution Tool
The Communication Model
The ABCDE (Five Qualities) of a Good Telephone Voice
Your Welcome – Should HAIL
Voice Modulation – The 6 P’s to Para verbal Communication
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 3 Gaining Your Client’s Trust
You never get a second chance to make a good first impression
Create a Positive First Impression:
4 Key Parts to your Phone Greeting
Put Your Clients at Ease with Positive Language
Show Urgency
Getting to the Point Quickly - Saying Too Much
Ending a Call Politely and Professionally
Put it into Practice
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 4 Handling Barriers Over The Phone
Managing the 5 Barriers
Words That Must Never Be Used
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 5 Effective Questioning
WIIFM
Good Questioning Techniques
Ask yourself the following 5
Open and Closed Questions
Clarifying Questions
Seek Satisfaction/Understanding
Questions to Keep Control of the Call
Arrange When You Will Call Them Back
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 6 Irate Clients
How to Deal with Angry Clients
The Challenge of Angry Clients
Do Not Allow Negative Emotions to Affect You
High Emotion – Low Intelligence
Use the HEAT to Defuse an Irate Client
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 7 Prepare Yourself
Planning Phone Calls
Check Your Ringtone
Transferring Calls
Asking a Client to Hold
Taking Messages
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 8 Reception Tips
Serving Clients at the Reception: The Dos
Serving Clients at the Reception: The Don’ts
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 9 Professional Voicemail Messages
What to Include in a Voicemail Message?
Customised Messages for Different Callers
Closed Greeting
Internal Greeting
Practice, Practice, Practice
Reflection
Professional Telephone Skills Training Course - Lesson 10 Reflections
Create an Action Plan
Accountability = Action
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When & Where
Canberra
Dialogue
4 National Circuit
Canberra,
ACT 2600
Australia
Friday, 6 July 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (AEST)
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