Customer Service 101: Phone Etiquette

Jeannie Davis Jeannie Davis

Nationally recognized communication authority Jeannie Davis will share the secrets of pleasing customers during phone calls, even when they have complaints.

Key Takeaways

  • How should you answer the phone and screen calls?
  • What are the best techniques for responding to concerns?
  • How can probing and responding help lead to a resolution?
  • How should you handle holding and call transferring?
  • What are the appropriate uses of voicemail messages?
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Training Overview

Make the most of every call. Update your telephone skills to please customers.

You are limited to about 40 percent of your ability to get a message across on the telephone. Your customers can’t see your smile or body language. Nevertheless, phone communication skills are critical because customers will judge your organization based on contact with a single individual.

You can make the most of every call by applying tips, tricks, and techniques to connect with customers and create positive interactions. It is essential to demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of each call.

  • How should you answer the phone and screen calls?
  • What are the best techniques for responding to concerns?
  • How can probing and responding help lead to a resolution?
  • How should you handle holding and call transferring?
  • What are the appropriate uses of voicemail messages?
Recommended Audience
Who Should Attend?
  • Business owners
  • Clinical staff
  • Operations managers
  • Contract managers
  • Contract administrators
  • Supplier relationship managers
  • Procurement managers
  • Employee relations staff
  • Division supervisors
  • Supervisors
  • Executive directors
  • Senior management
  • Managers
  • Development staff
  • Program directors
  • Community engagement professionals
  • Customer service representatives
  • Call center employees
  • Anyone interested in customer service
APPROVAL AND VALIDITY
Credits
  • This program has been approved for 1.0 general recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
  • This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
What's included
Training includes
  • 1.0 HRCI, 1.0 SHRM
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • All resources and training materials
Jeannie Davis
About

Expert Presenter

Jeannie Davis
  • President of Now Hear This, a communications training company located in Aurora, Colorado
  • Influential speaker and trainer
  • Award-winning author of Beyond Hello, A Practical Guide For Excellent Telephone Communication and Quality Customer Service
  • Contributing author in Real World Customer Service Strategies That Work
  • Active 26-year member of the National Speakers Association (NSA)
  • Chairperson for the Aurora Commission for Older Adults (OCFOA)
  • Secretary of the Board of Directors for Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives
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