. . . phone skills for telephone professionals

This half-day seminar is designed for those who spend a significant portion of their day interacting with clients on the phone. It focuses on both service techniques and phone skills.  This session is appropriate for interacting with both external and internal clients. 

You will live and experience an attitude of service.  You will polish personal telephone speaking techniques and will learn the most advanced telephone service techniques. Finally, you will be able to apply that knowledge to the actual real-life situations you face daily.

LIFE ON THE PHONE . . . the game plan

In many instances, the only contact your clients have with your company is over the phone. The people who handle these calls reflect your entire company. They have the power to retain a client for life . . . or to lose a client forever! The importance of phone interactions is critical to profitability.

Consistent, positive attitudes and time-tested phone skills provide a definite competitive advantage. To achieve that advantage we tailor all activities toward the specific needs of your company and of your clients. The results are applied enthusiastically by your employees and felt immediately by your clients.

The opportunity to provide superb service over the phone begins now. We're ready to help you accomplish this with a unique, customized program!

Lynn Cochrane
President


LIFE ON THE PHONE . . . what you can expect

Live an Attitude of Phone Service
  • Feel the frustration of bad service on the phone
  • Learn the dollar value of existing clients vs. the cost of attracting new ones
  • Appreciate each phone contact as an integral part of the sales process
  • Create positive, lasting impressions on clients
Manage Reactions To Difficult Clients
  • Cool down hot clients
  • Hand off a bad situation appropriately
  • Manage emotions; build self-confidence
  • Turn bad situations into loyal clients

Learn the Actions of Phone Service

  • Perform the best and most effective phone techniques
  • Grasp the "do's" and "don'ts" of phone service
  • Create new ways to do things better
  • Use the power of old-fashioned politeness and appropriate courtesy

Realize the Rewards of Phone Service

  • Receive glowing performance reviews from callers
  • Handle less caller complaints
  • Invent new ways to "WOW" callers
  • Feel the rewards from referred callers

LIFE ON THE PHONE . . . facts, format, fees

who: Every employee who has phone contact with clients and customers.
Approximately 10 participants per session.
timing: One half-day
where: On site; or we welcome you to our suburban Minneapolis conference facilities
process: The seminar is up-beat, lively and participative. All activities focus on real-life scenarios prepared from a personalized scouting report with your company.