Why Attend
The Social Customer Care training program: The Corporate Strategies for Operational Readiness guide is designed to examine social media customer care through a functional and operational lens, providing key data sets that showcase the impact and opportunity of providing customer care in social media. There is significant variance in approaches and management of social customer care. Consumers continue to expect more from their social servicing experience, while companies struggle to maintain pace in developing programs that meet customer expectations.
Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing
Comprehend all aspects of Customer service and customer care.; Understand your customer and the digital customer’s behaviors.; Develop a unique communication style through Social Media Channels.; Respond professionally to customer inquiries on social media.; Handling Customer Complaints professionally.; Develop engaging content for their social media pages.; Manage customer expectations from start to finish of the service lifecycle.; Understand the Customer Service Satisfaction Requirements
This course is targeted at: Social Media Managers.; Social Media Staff.; Customer Service Managers.; Customer Service Staff
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Module 1:
Introduction to Social Customer Service
Definition of customer service
Creating effective social customer service
Service dimensions
Addressing Customer needs
The benefits of providing excellent customer service
How to use customer service to promote customer loyalty
Case study: The best and worst customer service providers
The WOW Factor: Going the extra mile…and then some!
The importance of managing internal and external customer expectations
First impressions: What do your customers see and hear?
Module 2:
Digital and Customer Behaviors
Customer Personalities and Profiles.
Suggested responses.
Six personalities that lead to conflict and how to deal with them
Understanding and working with different customer styles
Practical exercise: What is your personality type?
Practical exercise: How do you act on social media?
Module 3:
Communicating the Customer Service Message
How well does your organization communicate the importance of customer service?
Understanding your customer’s communication
Tips for building trust and rapport quickly
What is your preferred learning style?
Developing your active communication skills
Use questioning techniques to identify a customer’s expectations and service requirements
The dos and don’ts of written communication
Social Media and customer expectations
Module 4:
Communication Skills
Effective communication with customers
Definition of communication
Communication goals
Communication as a critical success factor
Communication with customers
Characteristics of a good communications
Live Chat and Chatbot
Module 5:
Handling Customers
Owning & Managing the Front Desk
Receiving & Handling Customers
Managing Difficult Customers
Developing Telephone Etiquette
Professional Attitude & Behavior
Poise, Appearance & Comportment Emotional Intelligence/Self Awareness
Elocution & Diction
Toxic Traits to Avoid
Module 6:
Customer Service Satisfaction Requirements
What do your customers expect from you?
Going the Extra Mile to Exceed Expectations
Your Attitude makes a Difference
Measuring and Monitoring Customer Satisfaction
Empowering Employees to Better Serve their customers
Customer Service Satisfaction Survey
The Importance of Customer Complaints and Why they should be encouraged
The Impact of social media on Customer Service Complaints
The Role of the Supervisor in Conflict Resolution
Techniques for Managing Emotions
Strategies to Help Calm Upset Customers
Service Recovery Strategies for Working with Difficult Customers