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Title:
A guide to customer service skills for the service desk professional
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information:
Australia, AT. : Course Technology, 2011
Physical Description:
xix, 488 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780538748537

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The Third Edition of A GUIDE TO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS FOR THE SERVICE DESK PROFESSIONAL explores the changing role of the service desk professional. Each chapter expands upon a particular skill required to provide effective customer support and provides proven techniques for implementing the concepts. Research, references, and resources have been updated in each chapter, and ITIL vocabulary and concepts are reflected throughout the text. New information is also incorporated, such as a discussion of general trends currently affecting the information technology industry and technology trends affecting the service desk. The text focuses on providing individuals with practical instruction on the unique skill set needed to execute the expanding mission of the service desk.


Table of Contents

1 Achieving High Customer Satisfaction
2 Developing Strong Listening and Communication Skills
3 Winning Telephone Skills
4 Technical Writing Skills for Support Professionals
5 Handling Difficult Customer Situations
6 Solving and Preventing Problems
7 Business Skills for Technical Professionals
8 Teams and Team Players in a Help Desk Setting
9 Minimizing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
Appendix: Help Desk Resources
Glossary
Index