Appropriate Service Recovery Strategies Can Lead To Customer Satisfaction and Retention

Appropriate Service Recovery Strategies Can Lead To Customer Satisfaction and Retention Delivering excellent customer service should be the goal of every customer service representative and organization. Unfortunately, when things do not go as planned and customer service breakdowns occur, customer needs wants and expectations are often not met. Obviously, this is when customer satisfaction and … Read more

Service Recovery Quote – Donald Porter

Service Recovery Quote – Donald Porter The question of “What is good customer service” has been brought up occasionally in customer service workshops that I have done. And, while there is no one answer to the query, there are certainly a number of elements that do fall into the category of “good.” For example, in the … Read more

Service Recovery Strategies: Rebuilding customer relationships after breakdowns

Service Recovery Strategies: Rebuilding customer relationships after breakdowns Managing conflict with customers involves more than just resolving the disagreement. If you fail to address the emotional and psychological needs of those involved, you may find the conflict returning, repercussions and/or severe damage to the customer-provider relationship may occur. Often poorly handled service recovery efforts result in … Read more

POSITIVE Global Customer Service Model

POSITIVE Global Customer Service Model – Serving Diverse Customers The following acronym (POSITIVE) provides some strategies for creating or contributing to a positive global service environment and building strong relationships with your customers. It provides a model to move you from good customer service to the best customer service possible. Put your best foot forward. … Read more

Is Customer Service Week the Best Time to Show Customer Appreciation?

Is Customer Service Week the Best Time to Show Customer Appreciation? Have you noticed how many articles and references are flying around stores and on the Internet regarding the importance of Customer Service Week? Service providers are wearing shirts and hats and articles abound on blogs and on various business sites stressing the importance of customer … Read more

Customer Service Skills for Success 6th by Robert W. Lucas Now Available

Customer Service Skills for Success 6th by Robert W. Lucas Now Available The top-selling customer service textbook in the United States, Customer Service Skills for Success by Robert W. Lucas, is now in print from McGraw-Hill. This 6th edition includes a four-color layout with more images to enhance the content and a completely changed graphic appearance. … Read more

Customer Service Inspirational Quote – Sam Walton

Customer Service Inspirational Quote – Sam Walton “High Expectations are the key to everything.” – Sam Walton A key to being a successful customer service representative is gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with a changing global business environment. In today’s world, it is not enough for service providers to simply be knowledgeable … Read more

Recovering from Customer Service Breakdowns

Recovering from Customer Service Breakdowns Customers are better educated and have access to a more competitive product and service information that at any time in history. The result is that when they contact a customer service representative, they have specific wants, needs, and expectations. When their preconceived ideas are not met, service breakdowns are likely … Read more

Avoiding Customer Service Breakdowns

Avoiding Customer Service Breakdowns There are a number of things that you might do as a customer service representative that can irritate customers or cause them to form a negative opinion of your or your organization. Remember that your goal should be to project a professional presence, help create a positive service culture and provide the … Read more

Customer Service Breakdowns Are Everywhere

Customer Service Breakdowns Are Everywhere It seems that there are no shortages of service breakdowns in today’s world. You would think that in the down economy where so many people are unemployed or hurting financially, that service providers would think before doing or saying something that could have a negative impact on them. But then … Read more

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