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Today’s Topic Effective Telephone Techniques Session Objectives Discuss 4 tactics that communicate QUALITY over the telephone. Identify 7 telephone

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Page 1: Today’s Topic Effective Telephone Techniques Session Objectives  Discuss 4 tactics that communicate QUALITY over the telephone.  Identify 7 telephone
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Today’s Topic

Effective Telephone Techniques

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Session Objectives

Discuss 4 tactics that communicate QUALITY over the telephone.

Identify 7 telephone techniques to ensure customer satisfaction.

Look at how self-talk can help us to stay in control of difficult situations.

Review a number of Quality Service Tips.

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Quality Service AtEvery Opportunity

Includes those times when we are interacting with a

customer over the telephone.

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What Are Your Expectations?

When you call someone to get something done

Don’t you think others expect the same in return?

-A Review of Telephone Techniques-

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Video Presentation

Effective Telephone Techniques

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Four Key Tactics

That will communicate QUALITY over the telephone:

Warm, friendly tone Clear, even pace Careful listening Speak with a smile

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Seven Techniques To Follow

1. Answer calls promptly2. Identify yourself and the organization3. Ask permission to put on hold4. Transfer carefully5. Take messages accurately & deliver promptly6. Let the caller hang up first7. Return calls promptly

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Self Assessment

How can you apply today’s topic to your work?

How do you handle telephone calls now? What works for you?

Where could you improve your telephone techniques?

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Summary

Providing Quality Service at every opportunity includes telephone communications

4 key tactics that communicate quality over the telephone

7 techniques to ensure customer satisfaction

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Keep In Mind...

In order for us to be a successful organization in serving the needs of our external customers, we must first be successful in serving each other.

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Next Topic...

The Art of Satisfying Customers