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Guest Blog: Customer Service Role … Avoid these Myths on Customer Service

ShepHyken

So, here is my top 20 list of myths on customer experience not to tell yourself or things you should never say to a customer that we often use in client workshops: Following a script. Because scripts and checklists are all the rage now, employees are scripted to death. No interest in customer feedback.

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The Role of Training in Preparing Call Center Teams for Success

TeleDirect

Develop a Standardized Training Curriculum Create a comprehensive, easy-to-follow training manual that includes scripts, FAQs, escalation protocols, and examples. Encourage Peer Mentoring and Feedback Create a collaborative environment where experienced agents support new hires and share best practices.

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Six Essential Skills for Effective Customer Service Coaching

CSM Magazine

Coaching your team to deliver outstanding service requires more than just providing feedback or hosting training sessions. Provide real-time feedback on how theyre doing and celebrate small wins to build confidence. Encourage team members to use templates or scripts for common queries but give them room to personalize responses.

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Why Empathy Is the Secret Ingredient in Customer Support

CSM Magazine

Active Listening Workshops : Empathy begins with listening. Offer workshops that focus on active listening techniquesthings like reflecting back what a customer says and avoiding interruptions. Ongoing Feedback : Provide agents with direct feedback on their interactions. Scripts shouldnt box agents into rigid responses.

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Why Empathy Drives Success in Modern Customer Support

CSM Magazine

Active Listening Workshops : Empathy begins with listening. Offer workshops that focus on active listening techniquesthings like reflecting back what a customer says and avoiding interruptions. Ongoing Feedback : Provide agents with direct feedback on their interactions. Scripts shouldnt box agents into rigid responses.

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21 Call Center Managers Share Their Favorite Call Center Leadership Activities

Callminer

Call center managers may be involved with hiring and training call center agents , monitoring call center metrics tied to agent performance , using speech analytics tools for ongoing quality monitoring , providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and more. Good scripting can lessen the amount of decision making, but another way to counteract.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of October 23, 2023

ShepHyken

Whether it’s following the “the customer is always right” rule or following a pre-written script designed to deescalate conflict, each customer service team draws on their past experiences to communicate with customers in the most effective way. When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty.