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Quality customer service : how to win with the customer
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A fifty-minute series book
Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
Menlo Park, Calif. : Crisp Learning, 2001
ISBN:
9781560525998

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Summary

The techniques and tools covered in this book will help you understand the basic needs of customers, outline four reasons why quality service is important, teach you how to handle complaints and difficult customers, and help you anticipate your customer's needs.


Table of Contents

Is This Book for You?
Part 1 Winning with the Customer
Do You Have What It Takes to Win with the Customer?
Comparing Customer Service to a Refrigerator
What Is Quality Customer Service?
Four Reasons
Why Quality Service Is Important Adopting a Customer
Service Perspective
Why Winning at Customer Service Is Important to You
Part 2 Four Steps to Quality Customer Service Quality Customer Service
Step 1 Transmit a Positive Attitude
Be Attentive to Your Appearance
Monitor the Sound of Your Voice
Use the Telephone Effectively
Stay Energized
Summary and Follow-Up
Step 2 Identify Customer Needs
Understand Basic Needs
Be Aware of Timing Requirements
Stay One Step Ahead of Your Customers
Remain Attentive
Practice Skillful Listening
Obtain Feedback
Summary and Follow-Up
Step 3 Provide for the Needs of Your Customers
What Are the Characteristics of the Services You Provide?
Meet Basic Needs Perform Important Back-Up Duties
Send Clear Messages Say the Right Thing
Sell Your Organization's Uniqueness Meet the Computer Challenge
Prepare for the Unexpected Summary
Step 4 Make Sure Your Customers Return
Handle Complaints Effectively
Get Difficult Customers on Your Side Take That One
Extra Service Step
Summary
Part 3 Notes and Comments
Assess Your Customer Service Skills
Service Provider
Self-Assessment Scale
Scoring the SP SAS
Conclusion
Author's Notes and Comments
Additional Reading To the Supervisor and/or Trainer Upon Completion of the Program