Flashcards on Communication Skills for Professional Success

Communication Skills for Professional Success: Your Guide

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Why is word of mouth important for a business?

Word of mouth is the cheapest and most effective way of marketing and extending a customer base.

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Customer Service

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Question: Why is word of mouth important for a business?

Answer: Word of mouth is the cheapest and most effective way of marketing and extending a customer base.

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Question: What can happen if you treat customers badly?

Answer: You may lose valuable business due to a lack of people skills.

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Question: What is the main aim of this customer care course?

Answer: To teach how to make a positive impression to retain customers, eliminate dissatisfaction, and handle awkward customers appropriately.

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Question: What three abilities must you have to address customers' needs effectively?

Answer: See things from the customer's point of view, respond to whatever they throw at you, and show you’re pleased to help.

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Question: What is essential for front-line staff to provide?

Answer: First-class customer service and the right impression first time.

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Question: What two things are required to be successful at customer care?

Answer: An understanding of customer expectations and the skills to exceed those expectations.

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Question: How does the course help delegates prepare for the workplace?

Answer: By providing practical and interactive practice of customer-handling skills through role-play and discussion groups.

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Question: Why have many companies set up helplines, call centres, and internet sales departments?

Answer: As the quickest and most convenient way of managing customer contacts and because they are fast-growing operational departments.

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Question: What is essential for employees representing their organisation in these customer-contact roles?

Answer: To represent the organisation in a professional and friendly way with clear and effective communication.

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Question: What is a potential consequence of failing to train staff properly in telephone skills?

Answer: Loss of customers.