Customer Service: Managing Customer Expectations
21mBeginner2020-06-12
Authors

Jeff Toister
Author, Consultant, Trainer
Course details
Today's customers expect a lot. Customer service expert Jeff Toister helps frontline employees identify where they can manage the expectations of customers to avoid upsetting them down the line. Specifically, how to avoid situations where unreasonable expectations might develop, and how to choose the right language to educate customers and explain potential areas of confusion. Despite your best efforts, customers may still develop inappropriate expectations, so Jeff also suggests tactics to counteract this problem. Finally, he provides tips for implementing the lessons learned in this course into your everyday customer service routine.
Skills covered
Customer Service SkillsCustomer ServicePersona
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Set yourself up for success with good customer service
- 02 - Understand the impact of unpleasant surprises
1. Techniques for Managing Customer Expectations
- 03 - Find places where you can manage expectations
- 04 - Use clear language to avoid surprises
- 05 - Educate customers on what to expect
- 06 - Understand why customers don't read
- 07 - Adjust unreasonable expectations
Conclusion
- 08 - Take action