© 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Chapter 6: Customer Service and Behavior
2 2 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Learning Outcomes 6-1 Identify four key behavioral styles and the roles they play in customer service.6-1 Identify four key behavioral styles and the roles they play in customer service. 6-2 Develop strategies for communicating effectively with each behavioral style.6-2 Develop strategies for communicating effectively with each behavioral style. 6-3 Respond to customer problems effectively while building relationships.6-3 Respond to customer problems effectively while building relationships. 6-4 Use knowledge of behavioral styles to help manage perceptions of others6-4 Use knowledge of behavioral styles to help manage perceptions of others
3 3 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Behavioral Styles Behavioral Styles What are they? –Observable tendencies that you and other people exhibit when dealing with tasks or people Research on behavioral styles – –Jung – –Myer Briggs
4 4 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Behavioral Styles Behavioral Styles Rational Inquisitive Decisive Expressive
5 5 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Communicating with Each Style Communicating with Each Style See page 194, figure 6-2
6 6 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Building a Strong Relationship Building a Strong Relationship Discover customer needs Say yes Seek opportunities for service Focus on process improvement
7 7 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Building a Strong Relationship Building a Strong Relationship Make customers feel special Be culturally aware Know your products/services Prepare yourself
8 8 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Perceptions Perceptions Define How do people perceive you?
9 9 © 2012 by Robert W. Lucas Perceptions Perceptions Factors affecting perceptions – –Physical qualities – –Social roles – –Social behaviors – –Psychological qualities – –Group affiliations Stereotypes