Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Marketing, Selling and Deploying the Customer Service SkillMap

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Customer Service Training Does the world really need another customer service training program?

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Customer Service Training Really? You think I need to be “trained?”

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Customer Service Training I love training. Its better than working And I still get paid.

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Customer Service Training Yeah, yeah. Appreciate the customer. Listen. Smile. Blah, blah…

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Customer Service Training Do we get lunch?

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Customer Service Training I know we need to do a better job with our customers. We need to create a more positive experience with every customer interaction. How do I make that happen?

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. The CSS Learning Model Drives Learning EngagementDrives Supervisor EngagementTargeted to individual needs. Sets expectations for workshop.Experiential. Practical. Focused. Drives permanent change. Clarifies performance standards.Assess business impact. All for less than $170 per participant *

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Customer Service SkillMap

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Interpreting SkillMap TM Results Not every skill category is equally important for every organization. But the assessment of all skill categories (even lower priority skills) provides valuable information. Upon assessment completion, the report and development guidebook provides immediate feedback.

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. CSS Training Resources Individual Guidebook Audio CD programs E-learning courses Workshops

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Blended Learning Solutions Individual report and development guide Aggregate group report Workshop Webcast E-learning Participant Survey and/or Metrics tracked Webcast E-learning and/or Audio CD and/or Workshop E-learning and/or Audio CD Manager certifies competenc y E-learning courses complete and/or

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. CSS Client Organizations +120 Organizations Individuals +120 Training Events

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Service-Oriented Attitude Audio CD Program Series of 10 daily lessons E-learning Course Series 0f 10 daily lessons Experiential Workshop 2 hours to 2 days Examples from:

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Why do some customer service representatives maintain a positive, customer-friendly attitude no matter what obstacles are thrown in their path, while others turn negative? Why do some customer service representatives overcome negative circumstances and maintain, or even ENHANCE, their positive attitude toward customers, while others give up? Where does it come from?

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Rude customers. Too many customers. Not enough customers. Not knowing proper procedures. Not being informed about changes. Making ERRORS because you weren’t given current information. Lack of control. Ungrateful customers. Unfriendly or negative co-workers. Personal issues. Computer and other technology- related problems. Work environment. What triggers a negative attitude?

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. What’s in it for YOU? It will be good for your physical and emotional health. It will be VERY good for your career. It makes the job a whole lot more FUN! Service Oriented Attitude

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. What would your life be like if you could manage to turn EVERY minor annoyance in your life into a gift, a learning experience, another step toward your ultimate goal? Examples: Spirit of Service

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Spirit of Service

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Spirit of Service

1 2 When something negative occurs, they first ask themselves “Is there anything I can do about the actual event?” If they determine that they CAN effect the actual negative event, they QUICKLY TAKE ACTION. With a positive attitude and a specific goal in mind, they take action to effect the event. If that action doesn’t work, they try another action. And if that doesn’t work, they try another. You WILL Have Challenges How Top CSRs Handle Adversity

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC When something negative occurs, they first ask themselves “Is there anything I can do about the actual event?” If they determine that they CAN effect the actual negative event, they QUICKLY TAKE ACTION. With a positive attitude and a specific goal in mind, they take action to effect the event. If that action doesn’t work, they try another action. And if that doesn’t work, they try another. If they determine that they CANNOT control or effect the actual negative event, they know that they CAN control THEIR REACTION to the event. They’re EMOTIONALLY PROACTIVE, not reactive. How Top CSRs Handle Adversity

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. “What could I do to get more control over the situation?” “What could I do to minimize the adverse effects of this situation?” “What’s good about this? What will I learn from this situation?” “How would some of the CSR’s I respect the most handle this situation?” “What other options have I not considered yet?” For situations you CAN control, ask better questions

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. You are completely in control of your reactions to EVERYTHING that happens in your life, and you can CHOOSE emotional reactions that serve you. Don’t blame people or circumstances for what happens to you. Accept total responsibility for who you are, what you have, and what you do. For situations you CANNOT control, be emotionally proactive

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. He makes me so angry ! Well, how would you feel? Why does this always happen to me? Why are people such jerks? He makes me SO angry! When is it going to be MY turn for a break? Am I really cut out for this business? I HATE it when you do that! You know, you don’t have to be so MEAN!” Just get out. I don’t even want to LOOK at you right now! Boy that ticks me off! Why do you do that when you know it frustrates me so much?! Do I really need all these hassles in my life? What am I going to tell my manager? You’ve got the communication skills of wood! Why do you always embarrass me like that?! Emotionally Reactive Phrases

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. What did I learn from this? What good might come of this? How will this make me a better customer service rep? In the grand scheme of things, how important is this? What additional insight could my manager give me about this? How would an average CSR react to this? Since I’m not average, how am I going to react to this What’s the best thing about this? How can I help OTHERS in this same situation? Emotionally Proactive Phrases

Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. What do we want our Spirit of Service to LOOK like and FEEL like for all the customers we serve? What do we want our customers to think, to say, to feel about doing business with us? What do we want employees to think, say and feel about us as an employer? And what do we want the community we work within to say about us and the way we do business and participate in the community? If this Spirit of Service existed within our company, what would we be doing differently? If this Spirit of Service currently exists, how can we turn up the volume? Questions for Our Service Team

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Copyright © 2009 Frontline Learning LLC. Unbranded – easy to link to content from your own website Proven marketing language, client quotes and case studies Images you can download and use in your own marketing

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