Title: Empathy, Efficiency, and other Effective Means of Teaching Customer Service
Objective: The learner will utilize the four steps of effective communication (know yourself, your audience, your message, and your means to reach the audience) and customize lesson plans that promote the best practices of customer service.
14. Objectives KnowYourself
KnowYour
Audience
KnowYour
Message
KnowYour
Means/Manner
30 years experience
in communications
– writing, training
Currently
volunteering in
Costa Rica on
English curriculum
reform
Proponent of
student centered,
action-oriented,
experiential
learning
INA
Task based
Real life
Interested in
additional ideas for
teaching Customer
Service
Assumption –You
already know how
to Google so you
want something
more!
Customer Service
Culture
Perspective
Empathy
Videos
Simulations
Systems tools
Scaffolding
15. Learn language,
not about the
language
Meaningful
target language
use
Real life
situations
Communicative
Functions
Authentic
material
Four skillsPair/group workTask-based
Linguistic +
general
competencies
Key role of
positive
assessment
Communicative
activities*
Strategic/
process
oriented
Learner’s
responsibility/
autonomy
Intercultural
awarenessPlurilingualism
From communicative ….
To action-
oriented
Mission/Vision/Values
16. WOMAN
WAH! + 2
Karen Campbell
Small town girl
A+
“Howdy
Y’all!”
EXTROVERT
Kinesthetic
Learner
Faith-filled
amazement
Boomer/Buster
Mission/Vision/Values
18. Social/economic/
experience
What Makes
You You
Birth Order
Personality Type
and Temperament
Learning
Style
Phase of Life
Spiritual
Development
Culture
Gender
Generational Concerns
Education
Mission/Vision/Values
27. As you listen…
Empathy fuels ___________
1. ____________ taking
2. Staying out of ______________
3. Recognizing ____________ in other people
4. ________________ (that you recognize emotion)
Vocabulary:
Sacred space
Overwhelmed
Vulnerable choice
At least
Silver lining
“Rarely can a response make something better; what
makes something better is ____________.”
connection
Perspective
judgement
emotion
Communicating
connection
29. Cross Cultural Communication:
A simulation exercise
1. Form a small group
2. Determine name and selected aspects
of your culture (next slide)
3. Enter ourWorld Market and prepare to
sell or buy a product
4. Debrief
CulturalAwareness
30. ___(Name of culture)___
Greeting &
leave
taking
Values Gift giving
Acts of
respect
Acts of
offense
Conducting a
transaction
Quickly bow
3 times
directly in
front of
person
(greeting and
leave taking)
Age and
experience
Purpose in
one’s life
Pleasure
Place in hands
of oldest
person in room
who gives to
recipient
Excitedly
unwrap in front
of giver
Look people
directly in the
eye as you
begin each
conversation
with “Thank
you for taking
time to speak
with me”
Not looking
people in the
eye
Not smiling
When selling you
must suggest one
way to ENJOY
item first, then go
with highest price
and haggle
When buying you
must NOT accept
first offer and
must say how you
will enjoy it
CulturalAwareness
31. Cross Cultural Communication:
Debriefing a Simulation Exercise
1. What did you do? (list actions only, not
meaning or feelings)
2. What did you think?
3. What did you feel?
4. What is your takeaway?
CulturalAwareness
33. 10 Commandments
of Customer
Service
Create the kind of visual impact that
will help us remember these
“commandments.”
Use only what you have in the room
to visually represent your
commandment. (Your voices, bodies,
items from your purse or backpack,
etc.)
You have 5 minutes to plan your 30
second presentation.
34. 10 Commandments
of Customer
Service
1. Be a Good Listener
2. Identify andAnticipate Needs
3. Make Customers Feel Important andAppreciated
4. Body Language Is Key
5. Understanding Is Crucial
6. Appreciate the Power of "Yes"
7. Know How to Apologize
8. Give MoreThan Expected
9. Get Regular Feedback
10.Treat EmployeesWell
SOURCE: https://www.thebalance.
35. factors
contributing to
issue
factors to which
the issue
contributes
SystemsTool
The Bridge Diagram
Issue or
Problem
___________
___________
___________
___________
Analysis
36. factors
contributing to
issue
factors to which
the issue
contributes
SystemsTool
The Bridge Diagram
Customer
Service
___________
___________
___________
___________
Analysis
39. ?
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?
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The Five Why’s
Identify a problem.
Ask “Why?” and record one response.
Ask “Why? regarding that response.
Record new response.
Ask “Why?.” Record.
Ask “Why?.” Record.
Ask “Why?.” Record.
Analysis
41. I am overweight
I eat too much
I exercise too little
I don’t have time
I’m a “stress” eater
I don’t know how much “too” much is
I can’t waste any food
I like good food
Food is a social thing for me
Every day becomes the “other day”
I work until it’s too late to do anything
I get bored doing the same thing
I only know a few things to do
I don’t manage my time well
There’s too many demands on my time
I think I will eventually get around to it
Being “attractive” is less important than . . .
It’s one thing I can “control” during crazy times
I find comfort in food
Food is always around when I take a break
It’s the way I’ve always been
42. I don’t know how
much too much is
I can’t waste any
food
I like good food
Food is a social
thing for me
I need to learn more about a proper diet
I think cleaning your plate is the objective
It’s too complicated to have to keep up with it
Too many diets, too many options
Childhood memories
People somewhere are starving
Someone put a lot of effort into it
It’s rude
Food is an adventure
Good restaurants are everywhere
Especially when someone else makes it
Eating is a social activity/event
Seems like other “group” activities are limited
When people gather, food is there
Food is an easy gift choice
Most of my friends are overweight too
46. Statistically Speaking …
■ Find 3-4 people with a different statistic than you.
■ Read the statistics.
■ Discuss what the statistics suggest about Customer Service
Best Practices and ReachingCustomers through the Best
Channels.
BestPractices/Channels
47. Casual Business
Could you give me your cell phone number? Could you provide us with a copy of the sales report?
Did you get the message I sent you yesterday? Did you receive the customer complaint form?
I’m sorry but I can’t come to your brother’s wedding. I’m sorry but I can’t attend this week’s meeting.
I need you to help John with his homework. I need you to assist the customer with his laptop.
It’s better to book your train tickets early during the
holiday season.
It’s better to reserve your seat for the seminar as soon as
possible.
When are you going to answer my email? When will you reply to my email?
You may choose the color you like. You may select the sample reports to print.
Meaningful Match Up
SpeakingProfessionally
48. Casual Business
Can you tell me about the book you’ve just read? Please explain these sales figures (to me).
I need to hand in my English writing assignment. I need to submit my weekly report to the finance office.
You should say sorry for making her worry. We should apologize for making the customer wait.
Let’s talk about how to solve this math problem. Let’s discuss what information to put in this report.
We’re working hard to get ready for our class
presentation.
We’ve been working late to prepare for our sales launch.
Please make sure you follow the recipe I gave you. Please ensure you follow my instructions carefully.
I tried to get in touch with you about the Christmas
party.
I tried to contact you about next week’s sales meeting.
I will let you know later if I can meet you for lunch. Later I will inform you which reports I need.
SpeakingProfessionally
53. Other
“empathy”
resources
“The Present” – animated short film by
Jacob Frey
Get Service – short video
Greater Good empathy quizzes
Bright Side
• Father and son story using written text
and video
• Tips for living a full life
Humans of NewYork
Mighty Girl