Course outlines:
Module One:
Creating a Customer-Focused Organisation
- Why is Customer Focus suddenly such a big deal?
- The Vision and Mission of a Customer Focused Organization
- The Roles and Responsibilities of a Customer-focused Manager
- The Importance of Presenting a Professional Business Image
- Mastering Nonverbal Communication
Module Two:
Enhancing Leadership and Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Supervising the Four Personality Styles
- Overcoming Communication Barriers in the Workplace
- The Supervisor’s Role in Conflict Resolution and Service Recovery
- Facilitation Skills: Managing Group Dynamics
- How to Give and Receive Constructive Feedback
Module Three:
Setting Customer Service Policies and Performance Standards
- Deming’s Fourteen Points of Total Quality Management
- Traditional Manager vs. TQM Manager
- Setting SMART Objectives to Improve Customer Satisfaction
- Best Practices: Methods of Measuring and Monitoring Customer Satisfaction
- Empowering Frontline Employees to Better Serve their customers
Module Four:
Building High-Performance Teams and Motivating Individuals
- The Building Blocks of a High-performance Team
- Your Customer Service is Only as Good as Your Worst Employee
- The Power of Mutual Support and Cooperation
- Building Teamwork with Support and Recognition
- Coaching and Mentoring Techniques
- The Impact of Stress on Individual and Team Performance
- The Benefits of Teamwork and Mutual Cooperation
Module Five:
Leading the Way to Superior Customer Service
- Using Social Media to Engage with Customers
- Recruiting, Interviewing and Hiring Quality Personnel
- Developing and Implementing Effective Training
- The Importance of Attitude and Teamwork
- Professional Development and Continuous Improvement
- Setting Performance Goals and Expectations
- Employee Recognition and Performance Review
- Empowering, Motivating and Retaining Frontline Personnel